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The Third Saturday in October

2022·Movie
1h 37min
IMDb4.7Rotten Tomatoes–69%

Where to watch

PrimeAMC+Fandango at Home FreeShudderPlexTubi TV

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The Third Saturday in October fingerprint

High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia9
  • Catharsis5
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Intrigue7
  • Acting6

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchSolo WatchBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

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

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.
Slasher HorrorRetro 70s AestheticHomage & PasticheGore & SuspenseRevenge ThrillerPsychopathic KillerFast-Paced ActionGrindhouse StyleGenre EnthusiastDarkly Humorous

Crew

Directed by:
Jay Burleson
Written by:
Jay Burleson
Produced by:
Jay Burleson, Lauren Musgrove, Ian J. Cunningham
Composed by:
Kelvin Wooten

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Where can I stream The Third Saturday in October legally?

PrimeAMC+Fandango at Home FreeShudderPlexTubi TV

The Third Saturday in October is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, AMC+, Shudder, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Third Saturday in October worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 4.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Third Saturday in October rated?

ViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Third Saturday in October?

1 h 37 min

The Third Saturday in October runs 1 h 37 min.

What language is The Third Saturday in October in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Third Saturday in October?

7AUCAGBGGIENZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Third Saturday in October in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.