Savage Weekend (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1979, Savage Weekend is a thriller and horror film directed by David Paulsen, running about 88 minutes. “You have been chosen. You are doomed. Prepare for.... SAVAGE WEEKEND” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Several couples head upstate to the country to watch a boat being built. Unfortunately they are stalked by a murderer behind a ghoulish mask.
Who’s in it. Savage Weekend stars Christopher Allport as Nicky, James Doerr as Robert Fathwood, David Gale as Mac Macauley and Devin Goldenberg as Jay Alsop, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Savage Weekend has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Savage Weekend page.
If you liked it. Fans of Savage Weekend tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Savage Weekend (1979)?
- In US, Savage Weekend is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Savage Weekend worth watching?
- Savage Weekend holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Savage Weekend?
- Savage Weekend stars Christopher Allport, James Doerr, David Gale, Devin Goldenberg and Marilyn Hamlin.
- When was Savage Weekend released?
- Savage Weekend was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.