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Fans of the iconic Friday the 13th films, as well as the famous slasher Jason Voorhees himself, can look forward to the first eight parts of the franchise finding a new streaming home.

Friday the 13th 1 through 8 will be coming to Paramount+ for streaming Sept. 1st. Directed by Sean S. Cunningham and written by Victor Miller, the first Friday the 13th was released on May 9th, 1980. The budget was between $550,000 and $650,000, and the film was a resounding box office success, earning $59 million globally and kickstarting one of the most iconic horror franchises of all time, as well as one of the most recognizable faces, or rather masks, in slasher history.

Fans of the Friday the 13th movie series have a good reason to go binge-watch the original series of eight films from Paramount Pictures.

As reported by ComicBook, the first eight Friday the 13th films have been made available to watch for free on the free streaming platform Pluto TV. This includes all of the original movies to have Friday the 13th as part of the title, all of which were made under the Paramount umbrella. They are also the complete set of films from the franchise to be released in the 1980s, with the eighth film dropping in 1989. For some fans of the franchise, it marked the end of an era before the ninth installment, Jason Goes to Hell, took the movie series in a wildly different direction.

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Superstitions and beliefs whether true or not run down for generations and turn into scariest phenomena. One such is about Friday the 13th which started centuries and decades ago and has now created a frenzy among people. The day is often combined with bad luck and misfortunes: rotten number 13 with Friday,

This superstition became more popular after a movie about the same was created. It was in 1980, just before summer, that a film by Victor Miller and Sean Cunningham was released that would change the history of horror forever.

Considered a classic in horror and slasher genres, Friday the 13th’s popularity has led to the making of many more films in this series, and has turned Camp Crystal Lake into the most dangerous site in the United States.

But years after the release of the film, have you wondered whether or not the film is based on a true story?...

Given how close the Halloween season is, its no surprise that streaming services like Paramount+ are gearing up to deliver plenty of frightening films next month. While there might not be a slew of movies heading to the platform in October, there are definitely plenty of horror films slated for release, which subscribers are sure to love.

From a classic slasher flick to a psychological thriller and just about everything in between, Paramount+ has a wide selection of horror subgenres guaranteed to entertain anyone ready for a fright. Viewers looking for something spooky to watch on their next movie night should look no further than what the streaming service has to offer in the coming weeks.

Friday the 13th (1980) Stream on Oct. 1

An iconic slasher flick that sparked the massive horror franchise surrounding the notorious killer Jason Vorhees, Friday the 13th follows a group of camp counselors as they prepare...

The Friday the 13th (1980) franchise has had a tumultuous time for more that decade, with legal battles preventing any new movies or shows being made. While that seems to be coming to an end, the director of the original 1980 movie, Sean S. Cunningham has been remembering one of the Jason kills he never got to shoot when his own attempts at a TV show collapsed.

Currently, A24 and Peacock are teaming up to bring Friday the 13th to the small screen with Crystal Lake, although even that has been proving problematic in its own way. However, long before that show was given the green light, Cunningham worked on his own TV series, but that project was cut short, as the director recently explained at Silver Scream Con (via Bloody Disgusting).

Some time ago, the rights expired on the original script, so then there became doubt about who owns what after 35 years.

With today being Friday the 13th, fans are rewatching their favorite entries in the iconic horror movie franchise to celebrate the day. While some relive the past, others lament the many lost projects that didn't make it to screens. One recent scrapped project is Bryan Fuller's Friday the 13th prequel series Crystal Lake. Unfortunately for those already disappointed that the series was abandoned, one horror movie director has made things worse by calling the scripts for the series some of the best he had ever read.

Director Vincenzo Natali, best known for his work on films like The Cell and Splice, took to X/Twitter to share a little tease about Fuller's Crystal Lake series.. He also said, "The scripts for the first two episodes remain among the best I have ever read for any show." Natali has collaborated with Fuller before, directing five episodes of Hannibal and one for American Gods,...

If one were to make a Mount Rushmore of classic horror films, there's a more than decent chance that 1980s' "Friday the 13th" would make the cut. Directed by Sean S. Cunningham and written by Victor Miller, the legendary slasher spawned a franchise that is still popular to this day. We haven't had a movie in the series since 2009's "Friday the 13th" remake, but that's another story entirely. But while as important as the movie may be, it turns out that many of the now-legendary kills were done in very low-tech ways. Case in point, the axe to the face that led to the demise of Marcie Stanler was accomplished with a gag item that could be purchased at a magic shop.

In a 2015 oral history on the film published by Uproxx, the filmmakers were discussing the scene in which Jeannine Taylor's Marcie meets her demise when Pamela Voorhees...

The planned Friday the 13th prequel series from A24, Crystal Lake, has faced numerous problems getting off the ground. In early May, showrunners Bryan Fuller and Jim Danger Gray were fired, leaving the show in a state of flux. However, a new report has provided some more insights into what happened, and revealed that a top-tier talent was in the running for a prized role on the show.

According to a report from TheWrap, Charlize Theron was being sought after for the role of Pam Voorhees, Jason's murderous mother. While the Friday the 13th series is often associated with the hockey-mask wearing killer Jason, Mrs. Voorhees was the original psychotic slasher in Sean S. Cunningham's classic film. The role of Mrs. Voorhees in 1980's Friday the 13th, was played by Betsy Palmer. In 2009, the franchise received a reboot directed by Marcus Nispel, where Nana Visitor played the role of Jason's mother.

Sean S. Cunningham believes delays in any new Friday the 13th film due to studios being hesitant over potential returns. Legal disputes over franchise rights further complicate matters, stalling development despite initial hope. Cunningham, while optimistic about TV series and video game, predicts a new movie will not be in sight for at least 3 years.

Jason Voorhees has survived many things across several entries of the Friday the 13th franchise, but perhaps his biggest adversary has been a return to the big screen. 2009 was the last time the character stalked Camp Crystal Lake and since then the franchise was tied up in a legal dispute that put the series on hold until everything could be worked out. In 2023, director Sean S. Cunningham gave his blessing for a new Friday the 13th film, but nothing has come to fruition. Now, with news that the A24 TV series is seeking a new...

The Jason Universe is expanding the Friday the 13th with new projects in entertainment, games, merchandise, and immersive experiences to be revealed soon. Legal battles have been resolved as screenwriter Victor Miller and Horror, Inc. team up, setting the stage for the multi-platform Jason Universe. Fans can expect new Jason Universe activations to honor and elevate the beloved horror franchise's legacy for global audiences.

The world of Friday the 13th just got bigger, as Horror, Inc. has announced the launch of a new initiative called 'Jason Universe.' The slasher franchise first began with the debut of the original film in 1980, which would go on to spawn 10 sequels and a reboot in 2009. Since its inception, numerous novels, video games, comics, and a gargantuan amount of merchandise have been released, making it one of the most lucrative horror franchises in history.

As per IGN, Jason Universe will see the original Friday...

As film-making technology advances, movies are capable of more now than ever before. Modern horror films are crawling with over-the-top gore and unbelievable deaths that are often brought to life through CGI. The horror genre, however, has always been a shining example of what movie magic is truly capable of. Even before all the technological advancements of today, horror looked realistic, gritty, and hard to swallow. That's thanks to special FX makeup, prosthetics, and other practical effects that go into bringing terrifying moments to life.

Today, there's a large divide between the use of CGI and practical effects. It's hard to argue that some films wouldn't be the same without the use of CGI. It's hard to imagine any of the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies without CGI, for example. That said, practical effects are still a surefire way to make sure something looks as realistic as possible. Many professionals still...

Kevin Bacon commemorated 44 years of Friday the 13th by recreating his iconic death scene in a hilarious video with his family. Bacon's role in the horror slasher was punctuated by a gruesome death while enjoying some pot, paving the way for his successful career. Despite the Friday the 13th prequel series Crystal Lake facing setbacks, fans are eagerly awaiting more content set in the Jason Voorhees universe.

On May 9, 1980, the world was first introduced to a group of unwitting camp counselors getting picked off one-by-one by a mysterious killer in Friday the 13th, and the horror genre has never been the same since. One of those camp counselors just happened to be an up-and-coming young actor by the name of Kevin Bacon, who was fresh off the success of appearing in National Lampoons Animal House. His death in the horror slasher is still remembered to this day, and to celebrate 44 years of Friday the 13th,...

Kevin Bacon's death scene in Friday the 13th required physical endurance and creative problem-solving due to equipment malfunctions. The special effects team had to think quickly to save the gruesome death scene, with an assistant blowing through a tube to mimic blood pumping. Despite challenges, the iconic death scene in Friday the 13th featuring Kevin Bacon's character was a gnarly and realistic horror moment.

It may come as a surprise to those who haven't seen the movie, but Kevin Bacon appears in Friday the 13th, and his bloody death was as worrisome for the actor as it was terrifying for audiences. The original Friday the 13th premiered in May 1980 and introduced the world to Camp Crystal Lake, Pamela Voorhees, who would originate one of the greatest slasher villains of all time, and slasher movies as a new genre of horror. Friday the 13th features some gruesome kills, including one...

Thanksgiving is a horror slasher film directed by Eli Roth, from a screenplay by Jeff Rendell. The film is based on Roth’s mock trailer of the same name from the 2007’s Grindhouse, after many years of discussions and nearly going into production, the much-awaited Thanksgiving film is finally here and it is set during the Black Friday 2022 in Plymouth, Massachusetts as many people are crushed to death during the riot, despite the intervention of police and town sheriff Eric Newlon. Thanksgiving stars Patrick Dempsey, Addison Rae, Gina Gerson, Rick Hoffman, Nell Verlaque, Tim Dillon, Jenna Warren, and Milo Manheim. So, if you loved Thanksgiving here are some similar movies you could watch next.

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You’re Next is nothing if not a brilliant slasher horror for the genre fans. Directed by Adam Wingard, the 2013 film follows the story of the Davison family,...

The episode of Horror Movie Rip-Off covering Halloween and Friday the 13th was Written by Paul Bookstaber, Narrated by Ryan Cultrera, Edited by Ryan Cultrera, Produced by John Fallon, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.

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Here lies the ultimate horror movie ripoff showdown between predecessor and potential successor. A debate for the ages, between two slasher icons. Was 1980’s Friday the 13th born from blood and ash, only because of a certain box-office titan that cemented its horror film legacy prior in 1978? Both 1978’s Halloween (watch it Here), directed by John Carpenter and 1980’s Friday the 13th (watch it Here), directed by Sean S. Cunningham both stand out as those proverbial slashers that stood the test of time and have spawned countless sequels throughout its franchise run. It’s without a doubt that both Halloween and Friday the 13th share distinct similarities throughout their first iterations. Both movies are...

Stand-up comedian / actor Bill Burr just made his feature directorial debut with the Netflix-released comedy Old Dads (you can read the JoBlo review at This Link), which is cool and all… but here on Arrow in the Head, the horror side of the JoBlo Network, we’re more interested in hearing Burr’s opinions on horror films. That’s why it caught our attention when YouTuber James Whale Bake Sale made a video to go with a clip from Burr’s podcast Monday Morning Podcast in which the comedian discusses the horror classic Friday the 13th – and goes on to explain why he stopped watching horror movies.

The video can be seen at the bottom of this article, and over the course of its five minutes he admits that the final jump scare in Friday the 13th really did scare the hell out of him, says that the franchise...

In Sean S. Cunningham's 1980 slasher flick "Friday the 13th," Kevin Bacon plays a camp counselor named Jack who meets a memorable end. Jack and his girlfriend Marcie (Jeannine Taylor) enjoy a zesty round of marijuana and coitus while, unbeknownst to them, the corpse of their friend Ned (Mark Nelson) is stored in the ceiling above them. Marcie leaves to take a shower, and Jack lays back on the bed to relax and have a toke. A drop of blood lands on his brow. Jack is momentarily confused. His confusion doesn't last long, however, as the hand of a mysterious killer -- possibly the presumed-dead Jason Voorhees -- pops up from under the bed and grabs him by the forehead. An arrow pushes up from underneath the bed, puncturing Jack's neck from behind. The arrowhead emerges from his throat, and blood spurts up onto his face. Jack dies wearing a startled expression.

This Friday happens to be a Friday the 13th – and the Blairstown Diner, which was featured in the 1980 classic Friday the 13th (watch it Here), will be celebrating the date by teaming up with Spirit Halloween for a one-day special event. A press release notes that Spirit Halloween will be popping up at Blairstown Diner to “celebrate all things classic horror on the spookiest day of the year.”

Fans are invited to attend to enjoy a range of activities, games, and treats that will bring to life all the frightening fun of Friday the 13th. The day’s events will include:

Exclusive giveaways, including a limited-edition Spirit Halloween x Blairstown Diner t-shirt for the first 500 fans

Thrilling contests, including themed axe throwing & ‘bloody’ cherry pie eating

Hourly Friday, October 13th trivia with prizing

Free horror-themed face painting & caricatures

Exclusive themed menu items

Free tea and swag from Spirit Halloween’s partner,...

Fans have debated for years whether the controversial killing of the snake in Friday the 13th was real or just a special effect. The snake killing in the movie was indeed real, as there were no strict animal protection laws or supervision from organizations like PETA at the time. The incident has resurfaced on TikTok, sparking horror and disgust from viewers and reigniting the debate about animal cruelty in film.

Was the Friday the 13th snake really killed in the horror classic? The movie doesn't short fans on violence and bloodshed, but most of the deaths in the franchise were human. However, fans have debated the controversial killing of what many know as the Friday the 13th snake for years. The iconic 1980 slasher film, directed by Sean S. Cunningham, famously introduced the world to the deadly, masked antagonist of the Friday the 13th franchise. The story of Friday the 13th...

The classic slasher film Friday the 13th is getting an all-new 4K Uhd release coupled with an exclusive vinyl of the soundtrack.

From Waxwork Records, the bundle includes a new 4K Uhd steelbook of the very first Friday the 13th movie released in 1980. Also included is a new pressing of the original motion picture soundtrack composed by Harry Manfredini. The steelbook comes with a collectible slipcase featuring the soundtrack album artwork crafted by Jay Shaw, depicting an image of Crystal Lake in the eye of a terrified victim. A blood red and black swirl was used to color the vinyl which includes liner notes from director Sean Cunningham along with Manfredini.

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Friday the 13th was directed by Cunningham and written by Victor Miller. While Jason Voorhees, with his familiar hockey mask, would later become the face of the franchise, he was notably not the killer in the original film.

Three years ago, Paramount Pictures gave the 1980 classic Friday the 13th (watch it Here) a Blu-ray steelbook release to celebrate the film’s 40th anniversary. Now the folks at Fridaythe13thFranchise have caught word that Paramount is set to give the film a 4K steelbook release on October 10th – three days before an actual Friday the 13th rolls around on the calendar. They even got their hands on a picture of the 4K steelbook, and you can check it out at the bottom of this article.

It looks like this steelbook will be using the same artwork as the Blu-ray steelbook, but it will also come with a slipcover featuring artwork that was used for Waxwork Records’ vinyl release of the film’s score.

Directed by Sean S. Cunningham from a screenplay by Victor Miller, Friday the 13th has the following synopsis: Crystal Lake’s history of murder doesn’t...

A new episode of The Manson Brothers Show, which is hosted by the writers/stars of the horror comedy The Manson Brothers Midnight Zombie Massacre – Chris Margetis (Stone Manson) and Mike Carey (Skull Manson) – has just been released, and in this one the boys head out to Camp Crystal Lake for a viewing of the 1980 classic Friday the 13th (watch it Here)! To find out what they had to say about the rampage Jason Voorhees’ mom went on, check out the video embedded above.

Directed by Sean S. Cunningham from a screenplay by Victor Miller, Friday the 13th has the following synopsis: Crystal Lake’s history of murder doesn’t deter counselors from setting up a summer camp in the woodsy area. Superstitious locals warn against it, but the fresh-faced young people — Jack, Alice, Bill, Marcie, and Ned — pay little heed to the old-timers. Then they find themselves stalked by a brutal killer.

It’s Friday the 13th, and we’re celebrating with a new episode of the Wtf Happened to This Horror Movie? video series that looks back at the original, 1980 Friday the 13th (watch it Here)! To hear about some of what went into the making of this classic slasher, check out the video embedded above.

Directed by Sean S. Cunningham from a screenplay by Victor Miller, Friday the 13th has the following synopsis: Crystal Lake’s history of murder doesn’t deter counselors from setting up a summer camp in the woodsy area. Superstitious locals warn against it, but the fresh-faced young people — Jack, Alice, Bill, Marcie, and Ned — pay little heed to the old-timers. Then they find themselves stalked by a brutal killer. As they’re slashed, shot and stabbed, the counselors struggle to stay alive against a merciless opponent.

The film stars Adrienne King, Harry Crosby, Jeannine Taylor,...

Sean S. Cunningham directs this legendary Friday 13, the first of an endless saga of terror films that gave rise to one of the bloodiests baddies in the history of movies: Jason Voorhees

Friday 13 was the second slasher in the history of movies which for many might not seem to be much, but for fans of horror films, this was a revelation and for producers a product with great rentability.

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In the Crystal Lake camp two kids have died recently, and now the camp attempts to open its gates again with new monitors who arrive at the camp to prepare everything. However, someone does not seem to agree with this and starts methodically killing off the campers.

Friday the 13th The Movie

They say good movies don´t age, well, Friday 13 has aged and a lot. I watched it the other day and it seemed like a very old film,...

Fans of Friday the 13th will soon have the chance to experience Camp Crystal Lake in real life. Crystal Lake Tours is currently offering tickets for experiences in New Jersey this spring. The various tours will let fans explore the actual filming location that was used for the original slasher classic. These experiences range from a guided walking tour to a full-on hours long experience leading into a night at the camp.

Crystal Lake Tours currently has tickets available for experiences beginning in mid-April. The experiences include Morning Lakefront Tours, Afternoon Extended Tours, Afternoon Canoe Tours and Evening Flashlight Tours. The most inclusive package offered is the Evening Fan Tours With Fan Favorite Activity. Per the company's website, here's what that entails.

"These tour sessions are the perfect fit! The extended tour session takes you on the full tour loop and includes all filming locations. These tours start out in...

It just so happens to be Friday the 13th of March and Paramount Home Entertainment is making good use of the day by giving horror fans a bloody little treat. Friday the 13th, the original 1980 slasher classic, is getting a brand new steelbook Blu-ray release in honor of the movie's 40th anniversary. The studio has unveiled the artwork, as well as some additional details regarding the release, which looks to offer quite a bit of bang for the buck.

The Friday the 13th limited edition Blu-ray steelbook features artwork from the original movie poster, with the hollow silhouette of the iconic killer and the unlucky group of counselors at its center as they wander about the infamous Camp Crystal Lake at night. The forthcoming release includes the uncut, unrated version of the film, as well as a digital copy of the original theatrical version. Hardcore fans may be particularly interested...

A full course meal always tastes better while watching Friday the 13th, am I right? The 1980 slasher film will be shown at Nitehawk Cinema with dinner provided by The Meat Hook. Also in this round-up: mid-season marathon details for From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series Season 2 and the New York City premiere of Old 37.

Friday the 13th Film Feast: Directed by Sean S. Cunningham, Friday the 13th stars Betsy Palmer, Adrienne King, Jeannine Taylor, Robbi Morgan, and Kevin Bacon.

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A killer’s on the loose at Nitehawk Cinema and he’s serving up a multi-course dinner of fresh meat from The Meat Hook for a special Film Feast presentation of Friday The 13th.

Things don’t go so well for the reopening of Camp Crystal Lake as the new counselors are stalked and slashed…but by whom? As the...

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Friday the 13th (1980)

Directed By: Sean Cunningham

Written By: Victor Miller

Starring: Betsy Palmer (Pamela Voorhees), Adrienne King (Alice), Jeannine Taylor (Marcie), Robbi Morgan (Annie), Kevin Bacon (Jack), Harry Crosby (Bill), Laurie Bartram (Brenda), Mark Nelson (Ned), Peter Brouwer ( Steve), Rex Everhart (Truck Driver), Ron Carroll (Sergeant Tierney), Walt Gorney (Crazy Ralph), Ron Milkie (Officer Dorf), Willie Adams (Barry), Debra Hayes (Claudette )

“It’s got a death curse!” One of the most well known slashers in American horror doesn’t need to be refreshed in most horror fans minds because they know it very well. What the crew thought would just be a simple slasher film turned out to be a movement that spurned an entire franchise around it even spawning a remake in the 21st century. For me personally, this is the film that got me into horror to begin with. I remember...

Top 100 horror movies of all time: Chicago Film Critics' choices (photo: Sigourney Weaver and Alien creature show us that life is less horrific if you don't hold grudges) See previous post: A look at the Chicago Film Critics Association's Scariest Movies Ever Made. Below is the list of the Chicago Film Critics's Top 100 Horror Movies of All Time, including their directors and key cast members. Note: this list was first published in October 2006. (See also: Fay Wray, Lee Patrick, and Mary Philbin among the "Top Ten Scream Queens.") 1. Psycho (1960) Alfred Hitchcock; with Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, John Gavin, Martin Balsam. 2. The Exorcist (1973) William Friedkin; with Ellen Burstyn, Linda Blair, Jason Miller, Max von Sydow (and the voice of Mercedes McCambridge). 3. Halloween (1978) John Carpenter; with Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Tony Moran. 4. Alien (1979) Ridley Scott; with Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt. 5. Night of the Living Dead (1968) George A. Romero; with Marilyn Eastman,...

Paramount Pictures has announced that they will be releasing a brand new Friday the 13th film on March 13, 2015. This will be the thirteenth installment of the long-running horror series. Exhibitor Relations confirmed the news by sharing the information on their Twitter account yesterday.

Here is what they said.

Paramount sets Friday The 13th for March 13, 2015. Not a sequel to the reboot, mind you, another reboot entirely.

— Exhibitor Relations (@ERCboxoffice) November 27, 2013

Ch-ch-ch-ch-ha-ha-ha-ha...the new Friday The 13th will be 13th theatrical release for the series. Freddy, Jigsaw, Michael Myers = Amateurs.

— Exhibitor Relations (@ERCboxoffice) November 27, 2013

The original hit theaters back in 1980 and was directed by Sean S. Cunningham. Written by Victor Miller, the American slasher film followed a group of teenagers that are murdered one by one while attempting to re-open an abandoned campground. It starred Betsy Palmer, Adrienne King, Harry Crosby, Laurie Bartram, Kevin Bacon, Jeannine Taylor, Mark Nelson and Robbi Morgan.

Back in March, Paramount Pictures and Warner Bros. announced they are co-producing and co-distributing director Christopher Nolan's Interstellar, a move that raised a few eyebrows around Hollywood. More details have emerged from this deal, revealing that Warner Bros. gave up the rights to their Friday The 13th franchise, along with their stake in a future South Park movie, to be a part of this sci-fi thriller.

Interstellar was initially set up at Paramount, but Warner Bros. wanted in on the project so badly, they were willing to give up their Friday The 13th and South Park rights, which they shared in complicated deals with Paramount. This was all to be a part of Christopher Nolan's next potential blockbuster, and retain their relationship with the filmmaker who brought them huge commercial hits such as The Dark Knight and Inception.

Both Paramount and Warner Bros. had to be 50-50 partners...

Several years ago I wrote a piece on the Friday The 13th franchise for the gay newsmagazine The Advocate (more accurately, for http://www.advocate.com). Quite honestly, I just wanted the free copy of the F13 DVD boxed set that had just been released at the time. (Until a new and improved boxed set comes out!) So I wracked my brain and figured out a way that F13 could maybe, possibly be considered a “gay” franchise. (Yes, it’s a stretch, but I really wanted that boxed set!)

In a move sure to drive the “Why do we need a gay horror blog anyway?” crowd crazy, I thought it might be fun to reprint the article here in honor of Platinum Dune’s remake, to be unleashed on the public today, Friday, February 13. Don’t fret—I’ll be posting an interview with Peter Bracke, out queer author of the definitive,...

Chicago – Every time a movie gets remade, you can expect the original to appear in some varying degree of “special” edition on the home market. A week-and-a-half from the Michael Bay produced and Marcus Nispel remake of “Friday the 13th,” Paramount has unleashed deluxe editions of the original on Blu-Ray and the first two sequels on DVD.

Blu-Ray Rating: 3.5/5.0 The funny thing about revisiting Sean Cunningham’s original slasher hit is that one is reminded of the fact that it’s really not that great a movie if you judge it outside of its influence. Cunningham was never that interesting behind the camera. The film is a slice of nostalgia that holds an important place in movie history and is a must-own for even the most casual horror fanatic, but it’s really not that well-made.

Friday the 13th: Uncut was released by Paramount Home Video on February 3rd,...

Actors: Kevin Bacon, Betsy Palmer, Adrienne King, Harry Crosby, Laurie Bartram, Robbi Morgan, Mark Nelson, Jeannine Taylor, Ari Lehman, Ronn Carroll, Peter Brouwer, Sally Anne Golden, Walter Gorney, Ron Millkie, Rex Everhart Director: Sean S. Cunningham Synopsis: Terror and suspense abound in this 24-hour nightmare of blood. Camp Crystal Lake has been shuttered for over 20 years due to several vicious and unsolved murders. The camp’s new owner and seven young counselors are readying the property for re-opening despite warnings of a “death curse” by local residents. The curse proves true on Friday the 13th as one by one each of the counselors is stalked by a violent killer. This film is [...]...

See the trailer in crystal clear Quicktime for the reincarnation of the cult favorite "Friday the 13th." The new version stars Amanda Righetti, Jared Padalecki, Jonathan Sadowski, Aaron Woo and Travis Van Winkle. Marcus Nispel, known for helming the successful "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" remake back in 2003 and "Pathfinder," should prove to be the right man for taking on this project. The original film released on May 9th, 1980 was helmed by Sean S. Cunningham and starred Betsy Palmer, Adrienne King, Jeannine Taylor, Robbi Morga, Kevin Bacon and Harry Crosby. The remake comes out on February 13th next year. Check out the trailer now! What's it about? Returning to the story that started it all, this retelling of the original Friday the 13th heads back to summer camp where a mysterious killer is systematically slaughtering the teenage camp counselors. Friday the 13th(2009)(Released date: February 13, 2009)  -   Rate & Review this! (Not released?...

See the trailer in crystal clear Quicktime for the reincarnation of the cult favorite "Friday the 13th." The new version stars Amanda Righetti, Jared Padalecki, Jonathan Sadowski, Aaron Woo and Travis Van Winkle. Marcus Nispel, known for helming the successful "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" remake back in 2003 and "Pathfinder," should prove to be the right man for taking on this project. The original film released on May 9th, 1980 was helmed by Sean S. Cunningham and starred Betsy Palmer, Adrienne King, Jeannine Taylor, Robbi Morga, Kevin Bacon and Harry Crosby. The remake comes out on February 13th next year. Check out the trailer now!

Paramount Home Entertainment released the latest DVD release details for the upcoming widescreen DVD release “Friday the 13th” by director Sean S. Cunningham ( The Last House on the Left ). Here’s the details: Actors: Kevin Bacon, Betsy Palmer, Adrienne King, Harry Crosby, Laurie Bartram, Robbi Morgan, Mark Nelson, Jeannine Taylor, Ari Lehman, Ronn Carroll, Peter Brouwer, Sally Anne Golden, Walter Gorney, Ron Millkie, Rex Everhart Synopsis: Terror and suspense abound in this 24-hour nightmare of blood. Camp Crystal Lake has been shuttered for over 20 years due to several vicious and unsolved murders. The camp’s new owner and seven young counselors are readying the property for re-opening despite warnings of a “death curse” by local residents. The curse proves true [...]...