Movie

Sledgehammer

“Flesh tears - Bones shatter - The nightmare has begun”

★ 3.6(25)19831h 27m

Sledgehammer is streaming on Shudder Amazon Channel, FlixFling, AMC+ Amazon Channel and Shudder Apple TV Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, FlixFling and YouTube. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

Where to watch Sledgehammer

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: David A. Prior
Release date: 1983-07-12
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: English
Budget: $40,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

Sledgehammer — trailer

About Sledgehammer

Sledgehammer is a 1983 movie in the Horror and Thriller genres, directed by David A. Prior, starring Ted Prior, Linda McGill and John Eastman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 3.6/10 from 25 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Sledgehammer in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Ted Prior

Chuck

Linda McGill

Jonie

John Eastman

John

Janine Scheer

Mary

Tim Aguilar

Jimmy

Sandy Brooke

Carol

Stephen Wright

Joey

Michael Shanahan

The Lover

Mary Mendez

The Mother

Justin Greer

The Boy

Doug Matley

The Killer

Ray Lawrence

The Driver

Themes & keywords

serial killerslasher

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Sledgehammer in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Sledgehammer on Shudder Amazon Channel, FlixFling, AMC+ Amazon Channel and Shudder Apple TV Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies, FlixFling and YouTube.

Is Sledgehammer on Netflix?+

Sledgehammer is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Shudder Amazon Channel, FlixFling, AMC+ Amazon Channel and Shudder Apple TV Channel.

How long is Sledgehammer?+

Sledgehammer has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in Sledgehammer?+

Sledgehammer stars Ted Prior, Linda McGill, John Eastman, Janine Scheer and Tim Aguilar.

When did Sledgehammer come out?+

Sledgehammer is a 1983 movie directed by David A. Prior.

What genre is Sledgehammer?+

Sledgehammer is Horror and Thriller film.

Who directed Sledgehammer?+

Sledgehammer was directed by David A. Prior.