Sledgehammer

Sledgehammer is a horror thriller about a young boy who kills his mother and her partner with a hammer. A decade after these events, a series of murders targeting teenagers begins to occur within the same region.

Directed and written by David A. Prior, this 1983 American production was the first of six films he directed, preceding works such as Deadly Prey and Zombie Wars. The cast features Ted Prior as Chuck, Linda McGill as Jonie, and John Eastman as John, alongside Janine Scheer, Tim Aguilar, and Sandy Brooke. Produced by Nicolas T. Kimaz, the movie has a runtime of 87 minutes.

The film received a poor reception from viewers. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 3.9/10 based on 1,200 votes, while on TMDB it has a score of 3.6/10 from 25 votes.