Quick Facts
DirectorHoward R. Cohen
Runtime1h 16m · PG
GenresComedy · Fantasy · Horror
Release1981-10-30
Film
Saturday the 14th
1981· PG· 1h 16m· Comedy· Fantasy· Horror
“Just when you thought it was safe to look at the calendar again.”
After his family moves to a new house, a young boy discovers a mysterious book that details a 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.
1981-10-30
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Key Crew
DirectorHoward R. Cohen
ScreenplayHoward R. Cohen
ProducerJulie Corman
Director of PhotographyDaniel Lacambre
Original Music ComposerParmer Fuller
EditorJoanne D'Antonio
Full cast & crew (23 cast · 17 crew)
Details
Released1981-10-30
Runtime1h 16m · PG
StatusReleased
StudiosNew World Pictures
LanguagesEnglish
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating5.1/10 · 109 votes
Original languageen
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