Saturday the 14th Strikes Back
Saturday the 14th Strikes Back

Saturday the 14th Strikes Back

1988Movie78 minEnglish

Eddie and his family have just inherited a spooky wreck of a house. What they do not know about the house is that it was built over an evil passage way, but they are soon to discover the wacky evil it releases.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Howard R. CohenGenres: Comedy, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

The evil vampire count, and his equally evil family, are resurrected by a blood moon and a rare planetary alignment. They have come back to seek revenge on the descendants of the man who defeated them years ago. However, they are unaware that the descendants are a family of bumbling idiots who are about to inherit the castle.

Critical Reception

This low-budget horror-comedy was largely ignored by critics upon its release, often considered a weak parody of horror tropes. Audience reception has been mixed, with some appreciating its campy B-movie charm and others finding it tedious and unfunny.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks scares and laughs in equal measure.
  • Relies heavily on tired genre clichés.
  • A forgettable entry in the parody horror subgenre.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally unimpressed, with many finding the humor forced and the plot nonsensical.

Fun Fact

The film is a sequel to the 1981 horror-comedy 'Saturday the 14th', but features a completely different cast and plot, serving more as a spiritual successor than a direct continuation.

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