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Friday the 13th Part 3

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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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Paul Lê Bloody Disgusting A somewhat routine but still rather entertaining sequel. Rated: 3.5/5 Aug 14, 2024 Full Review 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 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy More of the same. Rated: 1.5/4 Aug 21, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review Logan R Part 3 has a special place in my heart. As a kid it was the last one I had to watch. It’s one of my favourites because Jason gets the hockey mask for the first time. The disco theme isn’t the best, not as scary as the last two. But it’s fun. Jason’s look is on point and Rooker as a fit solid Jason is awesome. Still has one of the best kills in the entire series with Andy! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/01/25 Full Review Alexander S Friday the 13th: Part 3 is really a continuation of the previous film’s horror fun factor. The story doesn’t change and the type of characters don’t change either. It’s all about whether it’s continuation satisfies your vibe or not. Grading: B- Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/28/25 Full Review Kevin P A decent follow-up that debuts Jason Vorhees’ iconic hockey mask. The first half is pretty meandering and kind of annoying Scooby-Doo hijinks (particularly the prankster teen who looks like Jonah Hill, though at least he’s treated like a creep by the movie this time around). The 3D effects range from gimmicky to kind of cool. The movie picks up in the second half and especially the final third with an admittedly pretty exciting climax of Jason hacking away at people and getting his ass kicked by the final girl. The ending fake out dream and rushed police escort was pretty choppy, though Jason staying dead was a nice touch to give the movie some finality. It’s nothing special, but might be worth a watch if you’re curious about Jason’s origins. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/27/25 Full Review João V Esse filme é fraco, o roteiro dá nenhum desenvolvimento aos personagens, tirando a protagonista. O 3D do filme foi pensado para o cinema, mas assistindo hoje em dia, fica tosco as cenas. Mas o Ato 3 escalona o filme e é nesse filme que o Jason ganha a sua icônica máscara. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/22/25 Full Review Audience Member This has all the things you need from a slasher: creative kills, tension, creepy vibes, distinctive look for the killer, a badass final girl. However, this film has some flaws. It is not paced very well. The beginning is super slow, the middle is ok, and tthe final act is full throttle. The practical effects in this installment are not as good as the previous two films. The intro flashback is way too long. The 3D gimmick does not work well with this. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/21/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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