Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (HBO)
Jason wreaks havoc in Manhattan, unstoppable horror
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About Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (HBO)
Released: 1989
Platform: Max
Rating: R
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Cast
Kane Hodder, Jensen Daggett, Scott Reeves, Barbara Bingham, Martin Cummins, Gordon Currie, Sharlene Martin, Warren Munson, Todd Caldecott, Peter Mark Richman, Saffron Henderson, Kelly Hu
About Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (HBO)
Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan is a 1989 American slasher film directed by Rob Hedden and is the eighth installment in the Friday the 13th franchise. It follows the infamous Jason Voorhees who is revived once more and finds himself aboard a ship en route to New York, wreaking havoc and terrorizing a group of high school seniors on their graduation trip.
Making / Production
The movie was produced by Paramount Pictures and Horror Inc., with Rob Hedden writing the script and directing the movie. The decision to have the movie set on a ship was to provide a new environment for Jason's massacre besides the traditional camp setting, providing a fresh backdrop for the horror elements the franchise is known for.
Actors
- Jensen Daggett as Rennie Wickham, the lead role. Daggett brought a sense of vulnerability and quiet strength to the character.
- Kane Hodder as Jason Voorhees. Hodder brought a combination of physical menace and a sense of unstoppable menace to the role.
- Scott Reeves as Sean Robertson, who provides the primary male perspective in the film. His character showcased a blend of fear and determination.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- This was the last film in the series to be distributed by Paramount Pictures.
- The title of the movie is slightly misleading as most of the film actually takes place on a ship, not in Manhattan.
Quotes
- "You don't understand. Jason was my son, and today is his birthday..." - Pamela Voorhees
- "Look, you're going to be fine... Jason is dead. There is no Jason." - Sean Robertson
Music, Soundtrack
- The movie's score was composed by Fred Mollin, who added a new dimension to the movie's aura with his compositions.
- The rock band Metropolis, known for their well-known hit "The Darkest Side of the Night," provided the movie's theme song, adding a unique touch to the soundtrack.
About Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (HBO)
Horror icon Jason Voorhees leaves Crystal Lake for New York, spreading terror among a group of high school graduates.
