About Friday The 13th, Part III

Friday the 13th Part III, released in 1982, is one of the installments of the "Friday the 13th" series. Directed by Steve Miner, the film sees the iconic killer, Jason Voorhees, terrorizing a group of friends at a lake house at Crystal Lake.

Detailed Plot and Summary

The movie begins with Jason surviving from the injuries he received in the previous movie, he moves to a nearby store to steal new clothes and kill the owners. Subsequently, a group of friends arrives at the Higgins Haven, to spend their weekends. Unaware that Jason is nearby, they are gradually picked off and brutally murdered one by one by Jason.'s favorite weapon, the machete.

Making / Production

"Friday the 13th Part III" was produced by Frank Mancuso Jr. and directed by Steve Miner, who also directed the second installment. The film was originally released in 3-D, adding an extra layer of terror for audiences.

Actors

• Dana Kimmell as Chris Higgins: Gave a classic 'final girl' type performance, bunkering down to fight against Jason in the film's climax.
• Richard Brooker as Jason Voorhees: Presented the iconic killer as an unstoppable force for the first time.
• Paul Kratka as Rick: Played the supportive boyfriend of Chris, unfortunately falling victim to Jason.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is the first film where Jason dons his iconic hockey mask.
• Even though it was the third installment, it was the first film in the series to be released in 3D.
• The movie was shot in California, not New Jersey like the first two parts.

Awards

"Friday the 13th Part III" didn't win any official film industry awards, but it's largely recognized by fans as a notable entry in the series due to the introduction of Jason's hockey mask.

Quotes

• "There's someone in this room...!" - Shelly
• "Because I want you to like me. I hate when people don't like me." - Shelly

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's score was composed by Harry Manfredini, who also composed the scores for the earlier movies in the series. The soundtrack included eerie and suspenseful orchestral music that is now iconic to the franchise.