Savage Weekend
“You have been chosen. You are doomed. Prepare for a... SAVAGE WEEKEND”
Synopsis
Several couples head upstate to the country to watch a boat being built. Unfortunately they are stalked by a murderer behind a ghoulish mask.
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Savage Weekend trailer (1979) HD scan
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-03-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 9, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Paulsen
- Screenplay & Story
- David Paulsen
- Original Score
- Dov Seltzer
- Original Title
- Savage Weekend
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Upstate Murder Co., The Cannon Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Paulsen
David Paulsen
Dov Seltzer
Zoltan Vidor
Jonathan Day, Zion Avrahamian
John Mason Kirby, David Paulsen
Department Leadership Roster
David Paulsen
Director
David Paulsen
Writer
Jonathan Day
Editor
Zion Avrahamian
Editor
John Mason Kirby
Producer
David Paulsen
Producer
Zoltan Vidor
Director of Photography
Dov Seltzer
Original Music Composer
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 Savage Weekend
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Savage Weekend about?
Several couples head upstate to the country to watch a boat being built. Unfortunately they are stalked by a murderer behind a ghoulish mask.
Who directed Savage Weekend?
Savage Weekend was directed by David Paulsen.
Who stars in Savage Weekend?
The principal cast of Savage Weekend includes Christopher Allport, James Doerr, David Gale, Devin Goldenberg, Marilyn Hamlin.
When was Savage Weekend released and how long is it?
Savage Weekend was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Savage Weekend?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Savage Weekend was composed by Dov Seltzer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Savage Weekend?
Savage Weekend holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).