A Day of Judgment (1981): Cast & Plot
A Day of Judgment is a 1981 horror film starring Charles Reynolds as Rev. Cage, William T. Hicks and Helene Tryon. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- E.O. Corporation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Day of Judgment About?
The premise of A Day of Judgment without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in a 1930s small town steeped in lust, corruption and sin, a cloaked stranger bearing a sharp scythe appears. He begins a ruthless campaign of murder and madness, delivering grim moral lessons that threaten to drag the community straight into Hell.
A Day of Judgment Themes & Keywords
· 11 tags- slasher
- stalker
- goat
- 1920s
- town
- man
- slasher horror
- folk horror
- sin
- grim reaper
- murder
A Day of Judgment Cast & Characters
Charles Reynolds leads the cast as Rev. Cage, with William T. Hicks as Sharpe and Helene Tryon as Mrs. Fitch.
- Charles Reynolds as Rev. Cage
- William T. Hicks as Sharpe
- Helene Tryon as Mrs. Fitch
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Toby Wallace as George Clay
Also Starring in A Day of Judgment
· 29 more- Clara Lowry Alma
- Hanns Manship Morgan
- Stan Hardin Hill
- Inga Dennis Missy
- Carlton Bortell Harvey
- Larry Sprinkle Kenny
- Careyanne Sutton Ruby
- Brownlee Davis Charlie
- Denise Myers Grace
- Harris Bloodworth Sid
- Ann Powers Mrs. Clay
- William Gillespie Mr. Clay
- Richard Dedmon Grigg
- Bart Heavner Craig
- Fred Roland New Pastor
- Elijah Perry Sheriff
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- Pat Hall Driver
- Sid Rancer Gelman
- Terri McCoy Customer
- Deborah Bloodworth Lucie
- Susan Bloodworth Janie
- Jonas Bridges Guard
- Greg Carswell Teller
- Leonora Forrister Depositor
- Mary McNeil Store Child
- Darley Putnam Secretary
- Lizzie Lee Dedmon Three Women
- Annie Mae Jones Three Women
- Eva Carpenter Three Women
A Day of Judgment Plot Summary
What happens in A Day of Judgment from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a small Southern town in the 1920s, a quiet, fading religious life sets the stage for a troubling sequence of events that tests faith, family, and the boundaries between dream and doom. The town’s spiritual center has grown dim as many residents drift away from weekly sermons once led by the Reverend Cage, a man who has chosen to leave the local church. He travels to the town’s bank to negotiate a loan he has taken out, only to discover he has fallen prey to usury at the hands of a ruthless banker, Mr. Sharpe, a figure who embodies the town’s corrupt strain of money and power.
Full summary
The whole story of A Day of Judgment, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know A Day of Judgment?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the ruthless banker that refuses Morgan's request for cash?
A Day of Judgment Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Stormbringer” and “La guadaña”.
- Also known as
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- Stormbringer
- La guadaña
- Судный день
- 死亡使者
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Movies Like A Day of Judgment
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Judgement Day, Slaughter Day and A Judgment in Stone.
A Day of Judgment FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of A Day of Judgment, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Day of Judgment?
A Day of Judgment runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was A Day of Judgment released?
A Day of Judgment was released in 1981.
Who is in the cast of A Day of Judgment?
A Day of Judgment stars Charles Reynolds as Rev. Cage, William T. Hicks as Sharpe and Helene Tryon as Mrs. Fitch, among 33 credited actors.
Does A Day of Judgment have a post-credit scene?
No. A Day of Judgment has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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