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Movie poster: The Third Saturday in October (2022)
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The Third Saturday in October

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2022 · 97 min Horror Comedy
4.5 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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Year 2022
Country United States of America
Genre Horror, Comedy
Director Jay Burleson
Runtime 97 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.5/10 (13 votes)

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The film constructs its identity at the intersection of horror and comedy, relying heavily on the well-worn tropes of 70s slashers while injecting them with a dose of self-aware absurdity. It explores not just the theme of revenge, but also the very fabric of creating a cult horror experience.

What lingers after the credits roll is a warm, nostalgic feeling for an era of simple scares and indestructible villains. It's a love letter to the days of VHS tapes and worn-out couches. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Jay Burleson

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With friends, pizza, and a complete suspension of disbelief. Perfect for a B-movie double feature night.

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