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Friday the 13th (1980)

19801 hour 35 minsREnglish

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Legendary

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1980sSlasherSummer CampPractical FXRevenge
Directed by
Sean S. Cunningham
Written by
Victor Miller
Produced by
Sean S. Cunningham, Alvin Geiler, Steve Miner
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Why it’s HorroRated

Friday the 13th didn't invent the slasher but it helped define what the genre would look like for the next decade. Made for almost nothing and shot in New Jersey, it grossed $60 million and launched one of the biggest franchises in horror history. The killer reveal still lands. The ending still surprises.

Synopsis

The warnings about Crystal Lake get dismissed as local superstition by everyone who hears them. A new set of counselors sets up for summer and the killing starts. The killer in this one is not who you expect, which gives the film an ending that still surprises even when you know it's coming.

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SlashersPractical FXCult ClassicsRevenge

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Quick facts

Release date
May 9, 1980
Runtime
1 hour 35 mins
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Content rating
R
Entry type
Movie

Content notes

  • Violence and peril

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1980sSlasherSummer CampPractical FXRevengeCult Classic

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