Sledgehammer (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1983, Sledgehammer is a thriller and horror film directed by David A. Prior, running about 87 minutes. “Flesh tears - Bones shatter - The nightmare has begun” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young boy murders his mother and her lover with a hammer. Ten years later, a wave of teenage murders plagues the same area.
Who’s in it. Sledgehammer stars Linda McGill as Jonie, Ted Prior as Chuck, John Eastman as John and Stephen Wright as Joey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Sledgehammer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, Shudder Amazon Channel, FlixFling and Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sledgehammer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sledgehammer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sledgehammer (1983)?
- In US, Sledgehammer is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, Shudder Amazon Channel and FlixFling, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sledgehammer worth watching?
- Sledgehammer holds an audience score of 3.7 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 Sledgehammer?
- Sledgehammer stars Linda McGill, Ted Prior, John Eastman, Stephen Wright and Janine Scheer.
- When was Sledgehammer released?
- Sledgehammer was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.