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The Thirteenth Reunion (1980): cast, story & where to watch

1980 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1980, The Thirteenth Reunion is a horror film directed by Peter Sasdy, running about 52 minutes.

What it’s about. Ruth, the reporter for the women's section of a magazine, is assigned by her editor to participate in the ten-weeks course of a new weight-loss organization called "Think Thin". According to a letter from a reader, the course is very masochistic and depressing, destroying the self-esteem of the patient. Ruth makes a friend in the course, who dies in a car crash. During the funeral, an employee of the funeral house discloses weird events that are happening in his job. In her investigation, Ruth finds dark and macabre secrets. Originally an episode of British horror anthology TV series, Hammer House of Horror, that later received a feature release in the United States.

Who’s in it. The Thirteenth Reunion stars Julia Foster as Ruth, Dinah Sheridan as Gwen, Richard Pearson as Sir Humphrey Chesterton and Norman Bird as Basil, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Thirteenth Reunion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Thirteenth Reunion page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Thirteenth Reunion tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Thirteenth Reunion (1980)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Thirteenth Reunion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Thirteenth Reunion worth watching?
The Thirteenth Reunion holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Thirteenth Reunion?
The Thirteenth Reunion stars Julia Foster, Dinah Sheridan, Richard Pearson, Norman Bird and George Innes.
When was The Thirteenth Reunion released?
The Thirteenth Reunion was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 52 minutes.