Saturday the 14th (1981) Horror Sci-Fi Fantasy Comedy
Saturday the 14th (1981) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 2.30/10
IMDB: ☆ 4.6/10
Metascore: ☆ 1.3/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 1.0/10
Saturday the 14th Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Primarily a spoof of the Friday the 13th series, but also takes shots at several other horror films. After his family moves to a new house, a young boy discovers a mysterious book describing the curse hanging over the date of Saturday the 14th. Opening the book releases a band of monsters into the house, and the family must join together to save themselves and their neighborhood.
Tagline: Just when you thought it was safe to look at the calendar again.
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Saturday the 14th Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1981 (more 1981 movies)
Nominations: 4
Production Co.: Concorde/New Horizons Home Video
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Saturday the 14th Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 30, 1981, Blu-ray: Jan 15, 2019, DVD: Mar 27, 2001
Writers: Jeff Begun, Howard R. Cohen
Producers: Jeff Begun, Julie Corman, Roger Corman
Musicians: Parmer Fuller
Cinematographers: Daniel Lacambre
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Saturday the 14th (1981) Cast (Click to Expand)
Saturday the 14th Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Benjamin | ... | John Hyatt |
| Paula Prentiss | ... | Mary Hyatt |
| Jeffrey Tambor | ... | Waldemar |
| Severn Darden | ... | Van Helsing |
| Kari Michaelsen | ... | Debbie Hyatt |
| Kevin Brando | ... | Billy Hyatt |
| Rosemary DeCamp | ... | Aunt Lucille (as Rosemary De Camp) |
| Stacy Keach Sr. | ... | Attorney |
| Carole Androsky | ... | Marge, the Real Estate Lady (as Carol Androsky) |
| Roberta Collins | ... | Cousin Rhonda |
| Nancy Lee Andrews | ... | Yolanda |
| Paul ''Mousie'' Garner | ... | The Major |
| Annie O''Donnell | ... | Annette Muldowney, the Next Door Neighbor |
| Thomas Newman | ... | Cousin Phil |
| Allen Joseph | ... | Uncle Bert |
| Craig Coulter | ... | Deliveryperson |
| Renee Braswell | ... | Stuntperson |
| Elizabeth Charlton Davey | ... | French Maid |
| Irwin Russo | ... | Truck Driver |
| Michael Miller | ... | Ernie Muldowney, the Cop |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Richard Benjamin (b. May 22, 1938) – John Hyatt
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Dick Benjamin | Bob Keeshan - Paula Prentiss (b. March 4, 1938) – Mary Hyatt
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Jeffrey Tambor (b. July 8, 1944) – Waldemar
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Severn Darden, as Van Helsing, passed away at age 65 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.
Sign: Scorpio - Kari Michaelsen – Debbie Hyatt
- Kevin Brando (b. June 5, 1970) – Billy Hyatt
Sign: Gemini - Rosemary DeCamp, as Aunt Lucille (as Rosemary De Camp), passed away at age 90 in Torrance, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 2½" (1.59 m)
Also known as: Rosemary De Camp | Rosemary de Camp - Stacy Keach Sr., as Attorney, passed away at age 88 in Burbank, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Stacey Keach Sr. | Stacey Keach | Stacy Keach - Carole Androsky (b. November 10, 1942) – Marge, the Real Estate Lady (as Carol Androsky)
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Carol Androsky - Roberta Collins, as Cousin Rhonda, passed away at age 63 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio - Nancy Lee Andrews – Yolanda
- Paul ''Mousie'' Garner – The Major
- Annie O''Donnell – Annette Muldowney, the Next Door Neighbor
Also known as: Annie O' Donnell | Annie O'Donnel - Thomas Newman – Cousin Phil
- Allen Joseph, as Uncle Bert, passed away at age 93 in M.
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Alan Joseph | Allan Joseph | Al Joseph
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