The Third Saturday in October: Part V
The Third Saturday in October: Part V

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The Third Saturday in October: Part V

2022
Movie
89 min
English

It's Part V! Unstoppable killer Jakkariah "Jack" Harding is back in town after seven years as he stalks and kills at random before chancing upon a football watch party. The game is, of course, between longstanding rivals the Alabama-Mobile Seahawks and the Tennessee A&M Commonwealth. Chaos ensues, in increasingly ridiculous fashion, with inventive murders and multiple love triangles! Hearts are broken and appendages are torn.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Jay WeintraubGenres: Horror, Slasher

Plot Summary

In this slasher film, a deadly masked killer known as "The Screaming Man" returns for the third Saturday in October, targeting a group of friends celebrating their college reunion. The survivors from the previous year are forced to confront their terrifying past and fight for their lives as the relentless killer stalks them through their hometown. The film plays on familiar slasher tropes while attempting to deliver a nostalgic and suspenseful viewing experience.

Critical Reception

The Third Saturday in October: Part V received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its dedication to the slasher genre's roots and its effective suspense. Some found the plot predictable, but many appreciated its earnest homage to 80s horror and its gore effects. Audience reception was generally favorable, particularly among fans of independent horror and slasher films.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its faithful adherence to classic slasher conventions.

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and practical gore effects.

  • Some critics noted a lack of originality in its plot.

Google audience: Audience reviews were generally positive, with many highlighting the film's nostalgic feel and effective scares. Fans of the slasher subgenre found it to be a satisfying watch, though some wished for more unique plot elements.

Fun Fact

The film is an independent production that gained a cult following through online horror communities and festivals, celebrating the distinct 'third Saturday in October' as its fictional killer's prime hunting night.

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Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

Louisa Moore - S...

**By: Louisa Moore / www.ScreenZealots.com** _ This film was screened at Fantastic Fest_ Writer / director Jay Burleson‘s “The Third Saturday in October Part V” is the first of a duo of films in his low-budget horror series. He’s made ...