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- 1989
- R
- Paramount Pictures
- 1 h 40 m
- 1989
- R
- Paramount Pictures
- 1 h 40 m
Summary A boatful of graduating high school students headed to Manhattan inadvertently bring Jason Voorhees along for the cruise.
Directed By: Rob Hedden
Written By: Victor Miller, Rob Hedden
- 1989
- R
- Paramount Pictures
- 1 h 40 m
- 1989
- R
- Paramount Pictures
- 1 h 40 m
Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan
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7.1
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Summary A boatful of graduating high school students headed to Manhattan inadvertently bring Jason Voorhees along for the cruise.
Directed By: Rob Hedden
Written By: Victor Miller, Rob Hedden
Where to Watch
Top Cast
Metascore
Overwhelming Dislike
Based on 10 Critic Reviews
14
0% Positive
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
20% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
80% Negative
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
Metascore
Overwhelming Dislike
Based on 10 Critic Reviews
14
0% Positive
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
20% Mixed
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
80% Negative
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
Jensen Daggett is a standout as the troubled young girl on whom Jason is fixated. V.C. Dupree has vibrant energy in his boxing scenes, Sharlene Martin has a fine time with the bitch role, and Martin Cummins is funny as a video freak who compulsively films the proceedings.
To crystallize its fundamental flaw, here's a movie about Manhattan that takes 75 minutes just to get to Manhattan - followed by another 15 that could just as easily have been shot (and possibly were) in some East Topeka alley. [31 July 1989, p.4D]
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 231 User Ratings
7.1
61% Positive
140 Ratings
140 Ratings
20% Mixed
46 Ratings
46 Ratings
19% Negative
45 Ratings
45 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 231 User Ratings
7.1
61% Positive
140 Ratings
140 Ratings
20% Mixed
46 Ratings
46 Ratings
19% Negative
45 Ratings
45 Ratings
i dont know why nobody likes this movie. I think it is great. it has a good plot finally it gets jason away from crystal lake i think the movie is excellent and is my favorite of the f13 series besides part 7 i think they saved the best f13th films for last besides jason x i dont know why this movie is so underrated i mean it finally has some decent acting jason looks good (the best in part 7) the plot is pretty good besides critics rated f13th part8 jason takes manhatten one of the best of the series besides part 1. the f13th series started to look good and be good after part 5 which was ok. Ill even except this movie even with the ending which wasnt understandble but still didnt make the movie bad. I dont know why diehard jason fans dont like this film. I'm a Diehard jason fan and i love this movie. Overall the second best in the series in my opinon. Friday the 13th part 7 The New Blood And Friday the 13th part 8 Jason takes manhatten are the best in the series both are excellent **** to me. See part 7 and part 8 i strongly recommend them there not a waste.
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It seems that as long as Jason can keep his costs down-by hiring unknown young actors, desperate for any kind of a break, and hiring directors (Rob Hedden this time) straight out of television or film school-he`ll be with us forever. Conveniently devoid of any personality (a variety of anonymous stunt men have filled the role over the years), he`s as infinitely reproducible as one of Warhol`s soup cans, though considerably less expressive. [31 July 1989, p.C3]
During all of this tediously staged action, the virginal female heroine, Rennie Wickham (Jensen Daggett), suffers hallucinations about the young Jason. Not surprisingly, these scenes — which feel as if they belong in another movie — are among the most effective in the film, a welcome distraction from the mundane mechanics of the rest of this predictable effort.
Also zero, which is the amount of inspiration and achievement in this continuing saga of the little boy who drowned in Crystal Lake 30 years, seven films and approximately 286 teenagers ago (30-7-286)
Putting this hackneyed villain in The Big Apple is a tantalizing concept, but Hedden rarely takes advantage of it. He deserves credit for a few shocks and some laughs from a gloom- and-doom deck swabber, but this is highly derivative stuff. And like many slash directors, he replaces suspense with short chases and violence. If audience response is a meter, Jason VIII is a dud. Save a few shrieks, the crowd fell victim to boredom. [31 July 1989, p.C5]
I'll maim, chop, slash, and I'll kill, Just as I please.
This is one of my favorite of the series, Jason is awesome he walks around Manhattan like he's Donald Trump. Kickin' boom boxes out of his way, and busting through glass doors. Don't believe all the negative comments about this movie, watch it and judge it for yourself. These movies are not to be taken seriously, just sit back and have fun. Life's hard enough. Jason Takes Manhattan tops my list of great horror movies!
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[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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Was going to say it was the weakest kills in the series till the guy got his head punched off. The New York gimmick is very minimal in its impact, doesn't even make it there till the final 30 minutes.
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Easily the worst of the franchise. It's pretty boring, the kills are lame, the effects don't look scary, also jason can actually teleport???? It's a very slow and forgettable movie with 0 scares.
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Awards
Satellite Awards
• 1 Nomination
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
• 1 Nomination
