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title: "A Day of Judgment"
year: 1981
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-day-of-judgment-1981"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 85187
imdb_id: "tt0221902"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 4.5
vote_count: 11
content_rating: "R"
---

# A Day of Judgment (1981) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-day-of-judgment-1981

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "A Day of Judgment" (1981).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Source [1]:
Title: A Day of Judgment
Year: 1981
Rating: R
Release Date: 01/01/1981 (US)
Genre: Horror
Runtime: 1h 37m
Synopsis: "In a 1930s small town rife with lust, corruption and sin, a mysterious figure wielding a scythe arrives to cut an unholy swath of murder, madness, and moralizing that may lead straight to Hell."
Tagline/Vibe: "The Night HE Came to Collect His Own"
Source [2]: No relevant info (just library website text).
Source [3]: Mentions "Judgment Day (1999)". This is a different film. I must ignore this to avoid confusion/errors.
Title: A Day of Judgment
Year: 1981
Genre: Horror
Rating: R

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo, Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel, Eternal Family, Troma NOW, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Bloodstream, Cineverse Amazon Channel | Fawesome, Bloodstream | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Bloodstream | Bloodstream | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Charles Reynolds
- **Networks / Studios**: E.O. Corporation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **William T. Hicks** as *Sharpe*
- **Harris Bloodworth** as *Sid*
- **Brownlee Davis** as *Charlie*
- **Careyanne Sutton** as *Ruby*
- **Toby Wallace** as *George Clay*
- **Helene Tryon** as *Mrs. Fitch*
- **Carlton Bortell** as *Harvey*
- **Larry Sprinkle** as *Kenny*
- **Richard Dedmon** as *Grigg*
- **Elijah Perry** as *Sheriff*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch A Day of Judgment online?
A Day of Judgment is currently available to watch or stream on Philo, Night Flight Plus, Screambox Amazon Channel, Eternal Family. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is A Day of Judgment worth watching?
A Day of Judgment holds a community rating of 4.5/10 based on 11 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie A Day of Judgment and when was it released?
A Day of Judgment is a feature film with a runtime of 97 minutes. It was released in 1981. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed A Day of Judgment?
A Day of Judgment was directed by Charles Reynolds.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Day of Judgment — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/85187)
- [A Day of Judgment - The Ohio Digital Library - OverDrive](https://ohdbks.overdrive.com/)
- [Judgment Day (1999) – Films & Series – OutNow](https://outnow.ch/en/Movies/1999/JudgmentDay/)

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