Saturday the 14th (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1981, Saturday the 14th is a comedy, fantasy and horror film directed by Howard R. Cohen, running about 75 minutes. “Just when you thought it was safe to look at the calendar again.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Saturday the 14th stars Richard Benjamin as John, Paula Prentiss as Mary, Jeffrey Tambor as Waldemar and Severn Darden as Van Helsing, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Saturday the 14th has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Saturday the 14th page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saturday the 14th tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saturday the 14th (1981)?
- In US, Saturday the 14th is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Saturday the 14th worth watching?
- Saturday the 14th holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Saturday the 14th?
- Saturday the 14th stars Richard Benjamin, Paula Prentiss, Jeffrey Tambor, Severn Darden and Kari Michaelson.
- When was Saturday the 14th released?
- Saturday the 14th was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.