---
title: "Judgement Day"
year: 1988
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/judgement-day-1988"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 106836
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 4.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Judgement Day (1988) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/judgement-day-1988

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Judgement Day is a film first released in 1988. Catalogued under Horror.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two travelers stumble into a village where Satan appears annually to claim souls."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric 80s horror setting
- Features early role for Cesar Romero
- Concise 90‑minute runtime

### Caveats & Content Note
- Production values reflect its era
- Tone & Suitability: Contains demonic folklore and soul‑claiming themes, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: creepy, supernatural, folkloric

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/judgement-day-1988#watch.

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who wrote and directed the film?
It was written and directed by Ferde Grofé Jr.

### Q: What alternative title does the film have?
The film is also known as The Third Hand.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in 1988, with a German release date of 24 October 1988.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film runs approximately 90 minutes.

### Q: Which actors star in the film?
The cast includes Ken McLeod, David Anthony Smith, Monte Markham, Peter Mark Richman, and Cesar Romero.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Judgement Day — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/106836)
- [Judgement Day (1988 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judgement_Day_(1988_film))
- [Judgement Day (1988) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/161812-judgement-day/prehled/)
- [Judgement Day (1988)](https://www.sms.cz/film/judgement-day-1988)
- [Judgement Day 49% (1988) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/218215-judgement-day)

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