Friday the 13th Part 3

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Friday the 13th Part 3

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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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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

Even if the franchise was running out of steam, the insertion of the egregious 3D sequences manages to offer at least something to be excited by.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 11, 2025

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Paul Lê

Bloody Disgusting

A somewhat routine but still rather entertaining sequel.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 14, 2024

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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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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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Dylan P

Good Movie Worth A Watch

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/09/25

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Urho P

Not bad. It'll be more funnier, if I can see it in 3D

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

09/04/25

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Guilherme M

Now we can see again or Jason's (beautiful) face, and the start of the world wide famous mask. It's not the best movie, it's kind of a remix of the first movie (specially the ending) not a masterpiece, but not the crap everyone says it is. (Also rip Shelly they don't deserve you)

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/14/25

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Khaliel P

Friday the 13th Part III was designed for stereoscopic 3D, leading to many scenes with objects thrown or pointed at the camera, which appear odd and blurry in 2D. Steve Miner directs again, opening with seven minutes to explain Jason’s survival, and features a cast of newcomers, none of whom became stars. The annoying character Shelly provides comic relief until his death, which ironically gives Jason his iconic hockey mask. The story moves beyond Camp Crystal Lake while keeping the franchise’s staples of sex, drugs, and gore, with slightly more inventive kills thanks to the 3D gimmick. Overall, it’s a step down from its predecessor visually, but memorable for Jason finally donning the mask.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/20/25

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Johan C.

Good movie that introduces Jasons classic hockey mask but the first half is so boring

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/15/25

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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, Georgetown Productions Inc., Jason Productions
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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