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Richard Benjamin, Paula Prentiss, Severn Darden, Jeffrey Tambor, Kari Michaelsen (II) ... see more see more... , Kevin Brando , Nancy Andrews , Craig Coulter , Roberta Collins , Thomas Newman , Rosemary De Camp , Annie O'Donnell , Carol Androsky , Stacy Keach , Paul "Mousie" Garner , Irwin Russo , Patrick Campbell , Michael Miller , Kari Michaelson , Rosemary DeCamp

A suspense comedy spoof about a family that disregards a warning in a will, and decides to accept their inheritance of a cursed house. See "House on Haunted Hill" (1958), "Friday the 13th," "Halloween... read more read more..." and other slasher-suspense flicks for this film's targets.

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PG, 1 hr. 15 min.

Directed by: Howard R. Cohen

Release Date: January 1, 1981

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DVD Release Date: March 27, 2001

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  • FilmFanatik
    March 26, 2012
    FilmFanatik
    I can't even begin to defend this silly movie. Saturday the 14th is considered a spoof of the various horror sub genres, but in fact it does its own thing while still being a bit of a spoof. It certainly isn't a spoof in the style of the Zucker comedies and it's more homage than ... read moreanything. Besides the title, it's got lots to send up. Everything from Dracula, bats, a werewolf, a mummy, the Creature from the Black Lagoon... basically all of the Universal classic monster bits, are in there. Then it also takes knocks at slasher and haunted house movies like Halloween, Jaws and The Amityville Horror, or even the original House on Haunted Hill. It's comedy isn't all that funny, per se, but it's too lighthearted and harmless to be written off completely. It does feature a very early role for Jeffrey Tambor, and I also like the dad who doesn't buy into any of this ghouls and ghosts business... even when they're standing right in front of him. I'm not sure if that was the aim, but it's definitely in the performance. The movie isn't that good I guess, and it's more or less obscure nowadays, but it's enjoyable for what it is, which is a harmless (but mostly unfunny) horror comedy. Actually, now that I think of it, this and Ghost Fever would make a great double feature... or not. ;)
  • 3niR
    October 27, 2010
    3niR
    Not that funny to tell you the truth. Don't watch it.

    p.s: as I have to give it a half star, so that will be for the starting where the werewolf coughed. That was funny.
  • DrBenway
    June 14, 2008
    DrBenway
    This is a horror spoof off the genre back in the early 80s, making obvious cracks towards haunted house flicks as well as adding a mix of vampires and various other creatures in the mix. Most of the gags don't work, but the movie has its' charm. If you like cheesy and mildly-amus... read moreing horror spoofs then check this out.
  • CHILIcheeseDONUTSwithTUNAonTOP
    February 2, 2011
    CHILIcheeseDONUTSwithTUNAonTOP
    A Dracula wannabe (played by George Bluth) and his wife discover an old run-down house they have been searching for for ages. The house has a special book in it that cannot be removed from the premises. When they attempt to buy the adode, they learn it is no longer for sale. It w... read moreas recently inherited by a young family who attempt to fix it up, but run across all sorts of strange things (such as monsters, which the house is full of). The family attribute the perceived oddities to a lack of curtains or owls. The Exterminator, Van Helsing, had the best lines. The final battle between he and George Bluth was amazing! definitely more a comedy than a horror, you should enjoy this if you enjoy spoofs like Dracula: Dead and Loving It, the Scary Movie series, Repossessed, etc.
  • dukeakasmudge
    November 27, 2010
    dukeakasmudge
    A good horror movie spoof but not as good as Student Bodies even though it almost comes close.The bath tub scene was hilarious
  • jeffman52001
    April 10, 2007
    jeffman52001
    A very funny and entertaining film, a classic film for everyone to see. Richard Benjamin, Paula Prentiss and Kari Michaelsen are awesome in this film.
  • UnknownDemon
    March 17, 2007
    UnknownDemon
    an oldie but goodie. this movie is so terrible is it fantastic!!! I ADORE this one. I can quote this whole thing easily. Do not watch around kids younger then 8. my daughter freaked the first time she saw it, but she loves it now too.
  • Jubei
    October 18, 2006
    Jubei
    i havent seen this in years, but would love to see it again, probably wont care for it as much as when i was 5, but i still want to see it
  • felinias
    September 6, 2006
    felinias
    An absolute favorite. I haven't ever believed Friday the 13th to be a bad day. But this movie puts into light that other days can be.

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Critic Reviews

Jake Euker
August 25, 2004
Jake Euker, F5 (Wichita, KS)

Goofy, stupid, and often quite strange. It's a blast.

Ken Hanke
May 20, 2003
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Two great comic actors, one lousy movie.

Vincent Canby
August 30, 2004
Vincent Canby, New York Times

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Emanuel Levy
August 9, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

No review available.

Daniel M. Kimmel
January 30, 2004
Daniel M. Kimmel, Worcester Telegram & Gazette

No review available.

Andy Klein
November 6, 2003
Andy Klein, New Times

No review available.

Jonathan R. Perry
September 3, 2003
Jonathan R. Perry, Tyler Morning Telegraph (Texas)

No review available.

Christopher Smith
March 7, 2003
Christopher Smith, Bangor Daily News (Maine)

No review available.

Brian J. Arthurs
October 18, 2002
Brian J. Arthurs, Beach Reporter (Southern California)

No review available.

Karina Montgomery
October 11, 2002
Karina Montgomery, Cinerina

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