Memorial Day
“Pray for the Weekend to be Over”
Synopsis
Rachel hasn't slept for a while. A few years back, her brother was mysteriously killed while she and a group of friends partied by the lake side. Three years later, she and her friends must return to the same lake to finally put the nightmares to rest. To come to grips with what happened. To admit that it was just an accident. But someone is waiting for them. Someone who knows the truth. Someone who wants revenge. As night descends on their Memorial Day getaway, each individual must face an unstoppable killing machine with a serious hatchet to bury. As the body count rises, Rachel must discover whose face lies behind the murderous mask. Is it just a stranger in the woods? Or is it someone she already knows? This Memorial Day, the screaming doesn't stop until the last body drops.
Top Cast
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John Patrick Hayden
Trevor Daniels
David A. Smith
Stalker (As Dave Smith)
Erin Gallagher
Cindy
Marcos Gabriel
Leo / Stalker Double
Therese Fretwell
Rachel
Randy Weinstein
Man
Billy Orr
Newscaster
Derek Nieves
Seth
Andrew Williams
Mickey
Jasmine Trice
Reagan Childs
Christopher Alender
Stalker Double
Steve Goldenberg
Stalker Double
Peter Marsh
Stalker (voice)
Martine Shandles
Tyra Scott
Jacqueline Smith
Stalker Double
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 30, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Alender
- Original Title
- Memorial Day
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Budget
- $4K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Alender
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Alender
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Memorial Day
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Memorial Day about?
Rachel hasn't slept for a while. A few years back, her brother was mysteriously killed while she and a group of friends partied by the lake side. Three years later, she and her friends must return to the same lake to finally put the nightmares to rest. To come to grips with what happened. To admit that it was just an accident. But someone is waiting for them. Someone who knows the truth. Someone who wants revenge. As night descends on their Memorial Day getaway, each individual must face an unstoppable killing machine with a serious hatchet to bury. As the body count rises, Rachel must discover whose face lies behind the murderous mask. Is it just a stranger in the woods? Or is it someone she already knows? This Memorial Day, the screaming doesn't stop until the last body drops.
Who directed Memorial Day?
Memorial Day was directed by Christopher Alender.
Who stars in Memorial Day?
The principal cast of Memorial Day includes John Patrick Hayden, David A. Smith, Erin Gallagher, Marcos Gabriel, Therese Fretwell.
When was Memorial Day released and how long is it?
Memorial Day was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Memorial Day?
Memorial Day holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).