The Third Saturday in October

A grimy retro slasher pastiche that plays its kills straight and its premise with a wink, easy to sink into on a lazy night.

Directed by

Jay Burleson

Genres

Horror, Comedy

Starring

Darius Willis, K.J. Baker, Allison Shrum

Tagline

If you see his face on the Third Saturday in October, you won't live to see Sunday morning.

Overview

A lost slasher film from the golden age of the slasher genre. October 1979, Ricky Dean Logan is a man on a mission. Years ago, he lost a child at the hands of a psychopathic killer named Jakkariah Harding. When Harding escapes Death Row, Ricky Dean throws himself into the line of fire to stop him from killing again as Harding preys upon a group of friends gathered to watch a college football game.

How it feels

Dark, campy, tense and satirical. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Revenge, grief, survival, violence

Content

Strong violence, gore and language. Mild sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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