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Saturday the 14th

PG1h 16m1981Howard R. Cohen
IMDb 4.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 9% · Metacritic 13
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"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.

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What is Saturday the 14th (1981) about?

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.

Who stars in Saturday the 14th?

Saturday the 14th stars Richard Benjamin (John), Paula Prentiss (Mary), Jeffrey Tambor (Waldemar), Severn Darden (Van Helsing), Kari Michaelsen (Debbie). The film was directed by Howard R. Cohen.

How long is Saturday the 14th?

Saturday the 14th has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1981. It is rated PG.

Is Saturday the 14th worth watching?

Saturday the 14th holds an IMDb rating of 4.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 9. Fans of Comedy, Fantasy, Horror are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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