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Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan

19891 hour 40 minsREnglish

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1980sSlasherUrban HorrorAquatic HorrorMasked Killer
Directed by
Rob Hedden
Written by
Rob Hedden
Produced by
Randy Cheveldave, Barbara Sachs
Collections
Franchise

Why it’s HorroRated

Jason Takes Manhattan is mostly Jason Takes a Boat, which is the film's most honest criticism. The budget limitations kept most of the action on a cruise ship and the Manhattan footage feels tacked on. But there's something endearing about its ambition and the Times Square scene is worth the wait. A low point that's still watchable.

Synopsis

Jason hitches a ride on a graduation cruise headed for Manhattan, which promises more than the budget can deliver. The boat sequences dominate the running time and New York is mostly glimpsed rather than explored. Watchable as a late-cycle entry if you go in with limited expectations.

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SlashersUrban Horror

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Quick facts

Release date
July 28, 1989
Runtime
1 hour 40 mins
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Content rating
R
Entry type
Movie

Content notes

  • Violence and peril

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1980sSlasherUrban HorrorAquatic HorrorMasked KillerCampyFranchise Horror

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