Directed by:
Rob HeddenScreenplay:
Rob HeddenCinematography:
Bryan EnglandComposer:
Fred MollinCast:
Kane Hodder, Jensen Daggett, Scott Reeves, Peter Mark Richman, Tiffany Paulsen, Barbara Bingham, Gordon Currie, Kelly Hu, Ken Kirzinger, Martin Cummins (more)VOD (4)
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After an electricity from a torn cable revives him on the river bottom where his body lies, masked slasher Jason Voorhees stows away on a cruise ship carrying a graduating class of Crystal Lake teens to the Big Apple. Along the way, the ship braves a storm, which is nothing compared to the violence that the hockey mask-wearing psychopath inflicts on the passengers. Upon arriving in New York, Jason's murderous ways don't seem out of place, and the locals hardly pay him any mind. (official distributor synopsis)
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Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan isn't fundamentally a strong entry in the series; it rather falls into mediocrity, mainly because it's not as fresh as it initially appears. I see the problem also lies in the fact that the gore in comparison to the first and second films is really lacking and quite poor here. In this regard, there's essentially no variability, and the film drowns in murders that sometimes hint at originality but are executed in a way that reduces them to mere ticking off of names.
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Although logic waves goodbye to the film off right from the get-go, Jason's Adventure No.8 is quite entertaining, especially considering the previous installment. Jason once again proves to be a conscious killer of people with a sense of ideas and fun, which can be appreciated especially in the first half on the boat. As we hit the streets of NY City, the pace eases up and the rest is just a sleepy wait for the end, which offers nothing new under the darkened night moon. Hopefully, at least the thoughtful look at the hockey billboard will stay in my memory longer.
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