Saturday the 14th (1981)
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- PG
- 1h 15min
- Comedy, Fantasy
- 30 Oct 1981 (USA)
- Movie
A family inherits an old mansion which houses the dangerous 'Book of Evil' that has all the monsters of the world trapped inside it.
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Awards:
- 4 nominations.
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Cast
| Richard Benjamin | ... |
John Hyatt
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| Paula Prentiss | ... |
Mary Hyatt
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| Jeffrey Tambor | ... |
Waldemar
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| Severn Darden | ... |
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Kari Michaelsen | ... |
Debbie Hyatt
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Kevin Brando | ... |
Billy Hyatt
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| Rosemary DeCamp | ... |
Aunt Lucille
(as Rosemary De Camp)
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| Stacy Keach Sr. | ... |
Attorney
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Carole Androsky | ... |
Marge, the Real Estate Lady
(as Carol Androsky)
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| Roberta Collins | ... |
Cousin Rhonda
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Nancy Lee Andrews | ... |
Yolanda
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| Paul 'Mousie' Garner | ... |
The Major
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| Annie O'Donnell | ... |
Annette Muldowney, the Next Door Neighbor
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Thomas Newman | ... |
Cousin Phil
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| Allen Joseph | ... |
Uncle Bert
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Craig Coulter | ... |
Delivery Boy
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Renee Braswell | ... |
Stuntperson
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Elizabeth Charlton Davey | ... |
French Maid
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Irwin Russo | ... |
Truck Driver
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Michael Miller | ... |
Ernie Muldowney, the Cop
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Patrick Campbell | ... |
Mailman (uncredited)
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Bob Esensten | ... |
Attorney Delivering Boxes #1 (uncredited)
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Stephen Kurzfeld | ... |
Attorney Delivering Boxes #2 (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Howard R. Cohen | ||
Written by
| Jeff Begun | ... | (story) |
| Howard R. Cohen | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Jeff Begun | ... | co-producer |
| Julie Corman | ... | producer |
| Roger Corman | ... | distribution producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| Parmer Fuller | ||
Cinematography by
| Daniel Lacambre | ||
Editing by
| Kent Beyda | ||
| Joanne D'Antonio | ||
Editorial Department
| Mark Lione | ... | assistant editor |
| Alan Toomayan | ... | assistant editor |
| Steve Barnett | ... | apprentice editor (uncredited) |
Production Design by
| Arlene Alen | ||
Art Direction by
| Arlene Alen | ||
Set Decoration by
| John Wright | ||
Makeup Department
| Kathryn Fenton | ... | makeup artist (as Kathy Logan) |
| Mary Waid | ... | hair stylist |
| R. Christopher Biggs | ... | special makeup effects artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Marie Consiglio | ... | production manager |
| Aaron Lipstadt | ... | production manager: second unit |
| Nancy Nuttall | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Aaron Lipstadt | ... | assistant director: second unit |
| Jude Parker | ... | second assistant director |
| Nicole Scott | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Ivo Cristante | ... | property master |
| Tom O'Brien | ... | construction |
| Kelly Ray | ... | assistant props |
| Whitney Scott Bain | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
| Steve Fiorilla | ... | mask designer (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| David Brownlow | ... | sound mixer: second unit |
| Joanne D'Antonio | ... | sound editor |
| Ron Judkins | ... | sound mixer |
| Michael R. Sloan | ... | sound editor (as Michael Sloan) |
| Gary C. Bourgeois | ... | re-recording mixer (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Roger George | ... | pyrotechnic effects |
| Richard Lacey | ... | special effects |
| Steve Neill | ... | creature effects |
| Rick Stratton | ... | creature effects |
Visual Effects by
| Brian Chin | ... | stop motion models |
| Ernest Farino | ... | graphic animation (as Ernest D. Farino) / stop motion animation (as Ernest D. Farino) |
| Deborah Gaydos | ... | graphic animation assistant |
| Ron Lizorty | ... | stop motion models |
| Kyle Perkins | ... | graphic animation assistant |
| Ted Rae | ... | assistant cameraman: special visual effects (as Ted R. Rae) |
| Tony Randel | ... | editor: special visual effects (as Anthony Randel) / optical supervisor (as Anthony Randel) |
| Nance Rosen | ... | graphic animation assistant |
| Mark Sawicki | ... | graphic animation photography |
| Joseph Yanuzzi | ... | assistant editor: special visual effects |
Stunts
| BJ Davis | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Karen Bean | ... | electrician: second unit |
| Michael Bolner | ... | best boy electric |
| Ed Brandon | ... | best boy grip |
| Brian Dean | ... | electrician: second unit |
| Tim Doughten | ... | key grip (as Timothy Doughten) |
| Paul Elliott | ... | camera operator (as Paul Elliot) |
| Steven Finestone | ... | first assistant camera |
| Tris Germain | ... | grip |
| Arthur Holtz | ... | gaffer |
| Roger G. Jans | ... | still photographer (as Roger Jans) |
| Scott Kaye | ... | electrician: second unit |
| Guy Olds | ... | first assistant camera: second unit |
| Steven Ross | ... | electrician |
| David Seal | ... | electrician / grip |
| Robert J. Studenny | ... | second assistant camera: second unit (as Robert Studenny) |
| Karen Taliaferro | ... | electrician |
| Gary Wagner | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Larry Markart | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
Animation Department
| Christopher Jelley | ... | animator: titles |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Sarah Bardo | ... | wardrobe |
| Connie Sech | ... | assistant wardrobe |
Music Department
| Craig Harris | ... | synthesizer programmer |
| Wayne Kiser | ... | music preparation |
Script and Continuity Department
| Veronica Flynn | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| David Gainey | ... | vehicles |
Additional Crew
| Gerry Blumenthal | ... | security |
| Bonnie Cirino | ... | double: Paula Prentiss |
| Albert Cohen | ... | lettering: "The Book" |
| Jane Covner | ... | publicist |
| Julie Feiner | ... | craft service |
| Randi Goldfeder | ... | production assistant: second unit |
| Stephen Herek | ... | production assistant (as Steve Herek) |
| Pat Morrill | ... | production secretary |
| Teresa Pfiffner-Krebsbach | ... | production assistant (as Teresa Pfiffiner) |
| Tom Plant | ... | production accountant |
| Nicole Scott | ... | production coordinator |
| Richard Wicklund | ... | teacher (as Dick Wicklund) / welfare worker (as Dick Wicklund) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- New World Pictures (1981) (United States) (theatrical)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (1982) (United States) (tv) (pay television)
- Embassy Home Entertainment (1983) (United States) (VHS)
- Media Entertainment (1983) (Germany) (VHS)
- Cannon Film Distributors (1984) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Embassy Home Entertainment (1984) (United Kingdom) (VHS) (distributed by Channel 5 Video)
- Toei Home Video (1984) (Japan) (VHS) (distributed by Toshiba EMI)
- CBS (1985) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- Embassy Home Entertainment Australia (1985) (Australia) (VHS) (distributed by VCL)
- New Concorde Home Entertainment (2000) (United States) (VHS)
- New Concorde Home Entertainment (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- Scream Factory (2019) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Hoyts Distribution (1982) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Inked Pictures (2015) (Germany) (DVD) (Limited Edition)
- MIG Film (2012) (Germany) (DVD)
- Tubi TV (2020) (United States) (video) (streaming)
- Viacom (1988) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Monastery Hill Bindery ("The Book" courtesy of)
- Ryder Sound Services (sound services)
- Jack Rabin & Associates (opticals)
Storyline
| 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.
Written by Jean-Marc Rocher |
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| Taglines | Just when you thought it was safe to look at the calendar again. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Lead stars Paula Prentiss and Richard Benjamin were married. The two were later star-teamed in the telemovie Packin' It In (1983), and Prentiss appeared uncredited in Mrs. Winterbourne (1996) which Benjamin directed. See more » |
| Goofs | Debbie's panties change from blue to white, back to blue and then white again before she goes into the tub. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited from The Little Shop of Horrors (1960). See more » |
| Quotes |
Marge, the Real Estate Broker:
Do you have children? Waldemar: As often as we can. See more » |