Callie K. (ballofglitter) from GRAND ISLAND, NE Reviewed on 8/19/2014...
This was one of the first horror movies I grew up watching to I do love it as a classic.
Keith A. (Keefer522) Reviewed on 6/8/2013...
I'm sure you've all seen it, so y'all know the drill - a group of unlucky teens hired to renovate a decrepit summer camp all meet grisly fates one by one on a fateful Friday evening.
Once this flick hit the drive-in circuit in 1980, American horror cinema was never quite the same again.
The original "Friday" is often dismissed as a mere "Halloween" ripoff but I've always liked "F13" better, it's way more violent and mean spirited. The formula is well worn and thoroughly run into the ground now, of course, but in 1980 this was a groundbreaking shocker and it still holds up pretty well today.
Chad B. (abrnt1) from CABERY, IL Reviewed on 3/26/2011...
Low Budget Modern Horror Classic
The film that really created the slasher sub-genre of horror. While slasher films did exist before Friday the 13th, it wasn't until this movie that they became an actual sub-genre. This film's influence upon modern horror cinema continues today. Movies like My Bloody Valentine, The Burning, The Prowler, Slumber Party massacre, Sleepaway Camp, Scream and countless others wouln't exist otherwise.
The simple and highly effective premise of a maniac killing people in a remote location is a staple of horror. Mario Bava's Bay of Blood aka Twitch of the Death Nerve and John Carpenter's Halloween r the two films Friday has the most in common with. What Friday did was take this premise and use the best Make-Up EFX artist working at that time (Tom Savini) to create unique and memorable deaths.
Shawna B. (Asforever18) from VISALIA, CA Reviewed on 10/19/2010...
Excellent DVD! The original classic. This one will not be relisted as it will go into our collection.
I you have not yet seen any of the 'Friday the 13th" films? Start with this one it is where it all began.
Heidi S. from SERGEANT BLF, IA Reviewed on 11/14/2009...
great movie
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Teddy B. (tigerted) from TUJUNGA, CA Reviewed on 6/10/2009...
The one that started it all. Back in 1980, this movie was a must see-just for the eye-popping FX alone. Tom Savini, Special FX pioneer, shocked audiences with his graphic and realistic make-up effects. Camp Crystal Lake counselors meet for some training before the happy campers arrive and
someone has been waiting for them deep in the woods. When night falls, the body count begins! Watch for a very young Kevin Bacon who picks the wrong bunk to sleep in...
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Kimberly B. (TheBookHunter) from SALEM, OH Reviewed on 10/20/2008...
This was the first horror movie I ever saw and I have been hooked on horror movies ever since. I LOVE this movie! I cant wait for the remake to come out!