About Friday The 13th: Part III (HBO)

Friday The 13th: Part III, released in 1982, is a popular addition to the renowned Friday The 13th franchise. Set a day after the previous installment, the horror film revolves around a psychotic murderer, Jason Voorhees, who terrorizes a group of friends at a remote lake house in Crystal Lake.

Making / Production

This iconic film is directed by Steve Miner, produced by Frank Mancuso Jr., with a screenplay by Martin Kitrosser and Carol Watson. Known for introducing the signature hockey mask worn by Jason, Friday the 13th: Part III was also the first film in the series to be released in 3-D.

Actors

• Dana Kimmell as Chris Higgins: Leaves a memorable performance as the resourceful and resilient final girl dealing with a terrifying past.
• Paul Kratka as Rick: Plays the role of Chris's boyfriend, who tries to provide her a calm weekend that quickly turns deadly.
• Richard Brooker as Jason Voorhees: Portrays the iconic silent killer with an imposing physical presence and a relentless pursuit of his victims.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Friday the 13th: Part III was the first film to knock E.T. off of its number one box office spot in 1982.
• This film is where Jason Voorhees gets his notorious hockey mask from one of his victims, Shelly.
• Originally, it was going to end the series as a trilogy, but due to the film's massive success, the series continued with more sequels.

Quotes

• "There's a whole 'nother world of people living out here. The crazies who do all the things the rest of us aren't supposed to." – Chuck
• "We can't go back." - Chris Higgins

Music, Soundtrack

• The haunting musical score for Friday the 13th: Part III was crafted by Harry Manfredini, who also worked on earlier films in the franchise. His music adds to the film's eerie atmosphere.
• The infamous "ki ki ki ma ma ma" sound effect used throughout the franchise is also present, contributing to the movie's overall chilling tone.

Awards

While not particularly an award-winning film, Friday the 13th: Part III holds a significant place in pop culture due to its introduction of Jason Vorhees's iconic hockey mask, providing one of horror's most recognizable images.