Sledgehammer
“Flesh tears - Bones shatter - The nightmare has begun”
Synopsis
A young boy murders his mother and her lover with a hammer. Ten years later, a wave of teenage murders plagues the same area.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-06-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 12, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David A. Prior
- Screenplay & Story
- David A. Prior
- Original Title
- Sledgehammer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $40K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David A. Prior
David A. Prior
Salim Kimaz
Ralph Cutter
Nicolas T. Kimaz
Department Leadership Roster
Marlene Hajdu
Costume Design
Alex Hajdu
Production Design
David A. Prior
Writer
Nicolas T. Kimaz
Producer
David A. Prior
Director
Salim Kimaz
Director of Photography
Ralph Cutter
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sledgehammer
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What is Sledgehammer about?
A young boy murders his mother and her lover with a hammer. Ten years later, a wave of teenage murders plagues the same area.
Who directed Sledgehammer?
Sledgehammer was directed by David A. Prior.
Who stars in Sledgehammer?
The principal cast of Sledgehammer includes Ted Prior, Linda McGill, John Eastman, Janine Scheer, Tim Aguilar.
When was Sledgehammer released and how long is it?
Sledgehammer was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.