A group of camp counselors trying to reopen a summer camp called Crystal Lake, which has a grim past, are stalked by a mysterious killer.A group of camp counselors trying to reopen a summer camp called Crystal Lake, which has a grim past, are stalked by a mysterious killer.A group of camp counselors trying to reopen a summer camp called Crystal Lake, which has a grim past, are stalked by a mysterious killer.
- Awards
- 6 nominations
- Director
- Writers
- Victor Miller
- Ron Kurz(uncredited)
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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Did you know
- TriviaThe movie was filmed at Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco in New Jersey. The camp is still in operation, and it has a wall of Friday the 13th (1980) memorabilia to honor that the movie was set there.
- Goofs(at around 2 mins) When Claudette and the counselors are singing in the beginning, the music continues after she stops strumming the guitar strings.
- Crazy creditsWe see giant letters proclaiming 'Friday the 13th' moving toward the screen, and crashing into and smashing a pane of glass.
- Alternate versionsAs of the 11/09/2003, the BBFC passed "Friday the 13th" completely uncut, and Warner Bros. has restored the original gory version for release on Region-2 DVD with a total of 34 seconds of footage restored. Much of the extra running time comprises different opening logos and about 11 seconds of gore has been restored to the death scenes of Annie, Marcie, Jack, and Pamela Voorhees.
- ConnectionsEdited into Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)
- SoundtracksSail Away, Tiny Sparrow
(uncredited)
Written by Harry Manfredini and John R. Briggs
Performed by Angela Rotella
Featured review
The start of a new generation in horror film-making!
Friday the 13th (1980) kicked started the early 80's slasher film phenomenon that was ignited by Halloween (1978) but fueled intensely by this reworking of the Mario Bava classic "Twitch of the Death Nerve". Once Friday the 13th was released, there was no turning back. The slasher film was part of the American horror film genre and it would remain that way for years to come. A film that launched countless knock-offs, wannabes, sequels and a t.v. series?! Camp Crystal Lake and the Friday the 13th film franchise are a part of Americana. The film is merely a stage for the splatter effects of F/X maestro Tom Savini. They were later toned down for it's American release and were softened even further during it's video release.
The movie itself isn't that great. Technically it's boring. To get the most out of the film you have to watch it uncut. Friday the 13th was designed around Savini's gory set pieces. Watching them with out it is like drinking a mayonnaise soda. I encourage you to seek out the uncut version of this film. Recommended.
A (uncut)
D (American version)
The movie itself isn't that great. Technically it's boring. To get the most out of the film you have to watch it uncut. Friday the 13th was designed around Savini's gory set pieces. Watching them with out it is like drinking a mayonnaise soda. I encourage you to seek out the uncut version of this film. Recommended.
A (uncut)
D (American version)
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- A Long Night at Camp Blood
- Filming locations
- Camp Nobebosco - 11 Sand Pond Road, Blairstown, New Jersey, USA(Camp Crystal Lake)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $550,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $39,754,601
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $5,816,321
- May 11, 1980
- Gross worldwide
- $39,786,892
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