Friday the 13th Part 3

R

Released Aug 13, 1982

1h 32m

Horror

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The third installment in the "Friday the 13th" series picks up on the day after the carnage with homicidal maniac Jason Voorhees (Richard Brooker) stealing some clothes and killing a local store owner. Meanwhile, Chris (Dana Kimmell) and her sometimes boyfriend, Rick (Paul Kratka), are hosting a group of teenage friends at Chris' lake house. Despite a run-in with a local biker gang, they enjoy an amiable weekend together -- that is, until Jason begins knocking off kids and bikers alike.

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Critics Consensus

Jason may solidify his iconic wardrobe in this entry, but Friday the 13th Part 3 lacks any other distinguishing features, relying on a tired formula of stab and repeat.

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Jeremiah Kipp

Slant Magazine

Shot in such a way to capitalize on the brief fad of Reagan-era 3D movies, there's less memorable POV shots from the killer and more images from the perspective of the victims.

Rated: 1.5/4

Feb 4, 2009

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Variety Staff

Variety

Friday the 13th was dreadful and took in more than $17 million. Friday the 13th Part 2 was just as bad and took in more than $10 million. Friday the 13th Part III is terrible, too.

Aug 6, 2008

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Janet Maslin

New York Times

Eventually, the novelty wears off, and what remains is the now-familiar spectacle of nice, dumb kids being lopped, chopped and perforated.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 30, 2004

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Alan Jones

Starburst

Although Friday the 13th. Part III 3-D works on an instant gut reaction level, I don't think it can really be recommended to anyone but hard-core dyed-in-the-wool fans.

Jul 29, 2022

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

More of the same.

Rated: 1.5/4

Aug 21, 2021

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Jay Boyar

Buffalo Courier-Express

Suppose that you're intrigued by the special three-dimensional effects but totally repulsed by the movie's mindless carnage. Then you've got yourself a problem.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 22, 2020

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Albert R

Classic Jason movie! If you're a fan of this series, how can you not watch the one where he gets his mask on the big screen?? Plus, modern-day quality 3-D?! Guaranteed fun time!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/14/22

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Alessandro G

A very unpleasant and disappointing watch, unbelievable that this is the same author that directed the second film! This is total horseshit.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/25/24

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giulio m

JUST AMAZING!!!!!!!!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/25/24

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Michael P

Worse than the other two. Really just copies the first movie. (What's with the final girl trope???)

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

07/20/24

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Charles C

the best one in the franchise, featuring jason with the hockey mask (finally), solid enough characters to keep you entertained, a great final 40 minutes, creative bloody kills, and a fast entertaining pace to it, makes Friday the 13th Part III a satisfying movie for fans of the franchise.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/23/24

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John F

Memorable for the first time we see Jason in the hockey mask. Otherwise, it's totally forgettable.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

06/07/24

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Steve Miner

Director

Dana Kimmell

Chris Higgins

Paul Kratka

Rick

Tracie Savage

Debbie

Richard Brooker

Jason Voorhees

Catherine Parks

Vera Sanchez

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Friday the 13th Part 3: Official Clip - Hammock Kill

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Friday the 13th Part 3: Official Clip - Speargun Kill

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Friday the 13th Part 3: Official Clip - Crushed Head

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Friday the 13th Part 3: Official Clip - Surviving Jason

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Friday the 13th Part 3: Official Clip - Power Outage Killing Spree

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Friday the 13th Part 3: Official Clip - Axing Jason

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Friday the 13th Part 3: Official Clip - Slaughtering the Bike Gang

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Friday the 13th Part 3: Official Clip - Undead Nightmare

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Friday the 13th Part 3: Official Clip - Jason Returns

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Friday the 13th Part 3: Official Clip - Hanging Jason

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Synopsis

The third installment in the "Friday the 13th" series picks up on the day after the carnage with homicidal maniac Jason Voorhees (Richard Brooker) stealing some clothes and killing a local store owner. Meanwhile, Chris (Dana Kimmell) and her sometimes boyfriend, Rick (Paul Kratka), are hosting a group of teenage friends at Chris' lake house. Despite a run-in with a local biker gang, they enjoy an amiable weekend together -- that is, until Jason begins knocking off kids and bikers alike.

Director: Steve Miner
Producer: Frank Mancuso Jr.
Screenwriter: Martin Kitrosser, Carol Watson, Ron Kurz, Victor Miller
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures, Jason Productions, Georgetown Productions Inc.
Rating: R
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 13, 1982, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 14, 2010
Runtime: 1h 32m
Sound Mix: Mono

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