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1980 American independent horror film directed by Sean S. Cunningham and written by Victor Miller
< read all 2 reviewsThe start of the next generation of horror films.
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Apr 27, 2009
- by Captain_Couth
- posted in Welcome to the Grindhouse
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Friday the 13th kicked started the early 80's slasher film phenomenon that was ignited by Halloween (1978) but fueled intensely by this reworking of the Mario Bava classic "Twitch of the Death Nerve". Once Friday the 13th was released, there was no turning back. The slasher film was part of the American horror film genre and it would remain that way for years to come. A film that launched countless knock-offs, wannabes, sequels, video games and a t.v. series?!
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Camp Crystal Lake and the Friday the 13th film franchise are a part of Americana. The film is merely a stage for the splatter effects of F/X maestro Tom Savini. They were later toned down for it's American release and were softened even further during it's video release. The movie itself isn't that great. Technically it's boring. To get the most out of the film you have to watch it uncut. Friday the 13th was designed around Savini's gory set pieces. Watching them with out it is like drinking a mayonnaise soda. I encourage you to seek out the uncut version of this film.
Good news, the original uncut version is now available on DVD!
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QUEENBFLIX
April 30, 2009
I think they wasted Kevin Bacon (pun intended) a little too early. It is kind of a boring movie, isn't it. You just sit around and wait.
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*1/2 out of **** I don't believe there's any such thing as "old fashion" when one is speaking of the slasher genre, although without-a-doubt, some might disagree. I bring such a thing up because here is a film that most will refer to when they think "old fashion slasher movie"; an infamous abomination of a horror movie that is completely undeserving of its current reputation, which is the same reputation it's had for several decades now. The fans love it, the critics hate … more
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Genre:
Action,
Horror,
Drama,
Adventure
Release Date:
May 9, 1980
MPAA Rating:
R
Runtime:
95 min
Studio:
Paramount Studios
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