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Friday the 13th: Part 3

Original title: Friday the 13th Part III
  • 1982
  • R
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
64K
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Richard Brooker, Frank Mancuso Jr., and Steve Miner in Friday the 13th: Part 3 (1982)
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Jason Voorhees stalks a group of friends who have just arrived to spend the weekend at a cabin near Crystal Lake.Jason Voorhees stalks a group of friends who have just arrived to spend the weekend at a cabin near Crystal Lake.Jason Voorhees stalks a group of friends who have just arrived to spend the weekend at a cabin near Crystal Lake.

  • Director
    • Steve Miner
  • Writers
    • Martin Kitrosser
    • Carol Watson
    • Victor Miller
  • Stars
    • Dana Kimmell
    • Tracie Savage
    • Richard Brooker
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    64K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Steve Miner
    • Writers
      • Martin Kitrosser
      • Carol Watson
      • Victor Miller
    • Stars
      • Dana Kimmell
      • Tracie Savage
      • Richard Brooker
    • 516User reviews
    • 284Critic reviews
    • 30Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

    Videos3

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:44
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    Bloody Beginnings of the Summer Camp Slasher
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    Dana Kimmell
    Dana Kimmell
    • Chris
    Tracie Savage
    Tracie Savage
    • Debbie
    Richard Brooker
    Richard Brooker
    • Jason
    Terry Ballard
    Terry Ballard
    • State Trooper #2
    Gloria Charles
    Gloria Charles
    • Fox
    Anne Gaybis
    Anne Gaybis
    • The Cashier
    • (as Annie Gaybis)
    Rachel Howard
    • Chili
    David Katims
    David Katims
    • Chuck
    Paul Kratka
    Paul Kratka
    • Rick
    Cheri Maugans
    • Edna
    Terence McCorry
    • State Trooper #3
    Charlie Messenger
    • State Trooper #1
    Kevin O'Brien
    Kevin O'Brien
    • Loco
    Catherine Parks
    Catherine Parks
    • Vera
    Jeffrey Rogers
    • Andy
    Nick Savage
    • Ali
    Gianni Standaart
    • Newswoman
    Steve Susskind
    Steve Susskind
    • Harold
    • Director
      • Steve Miner
    • Writers
      • Martin Kitrosser
      • Carol Watson
      • Victor Miller
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    7rivertam26

    Fun and trashy

    There's so much I love about this movie. It's definitely a step up from the last. The setup is the same as Jason targets a new group of druggie, horny teens but this time in 3D. The kills are great. The eye popping scene is the best and the effort put into the 3D effects is really impressive and goofy. From the get go I absolutely loved the disco theme. The acting is pretty bad but in a fun campy way. The final girl is mostly useless but hilarious as she faces Jason down. I love the bikers and the movie is overly entertaining and highly successful mostly because it's not aiming very high. Plus this is the one where he finally gets his iconic mask

    3.5/5
    5drownsoda90

    Not As Good As Part 2.

    In "Friday the 13th Part 3: 3-D", Jason has returned again for more teenage slaughter. This time he's targeting some teenagers who are spending the weekend in a summerhouse near Camp Crystal Lake, like he does in almost every sequel that follows this one.

    I will say that I haven't seen this movie in it's original 3-D format, I saw it on DVD, so I'm guessing it was much better in 3-D than it is in 2-D. I enjoyed "Friday the 13th Part 2" better than "Part 3". This film does have some slightly suspenseful moments, and the acting is downright awful, which really doesn't matter because this is a "Friday the 13th" sequel. But still, this one didn't work for me.

    When I see these movies I don't expect top notch acting. Also some of the killings have horrible effects jobs and they look worse than fake. It has the horror elements in there, but it still isn't nearly as good as Part 2. I think the best thing about this movie is that it was the first of all of the sequels to introduce the infamous "hockey mask", which is now iconic. Not to mention, the original theater release was in 3-D. 5/10.
    pdwebb2003

    join jason in the woods for the best friday ever!!!

    as one of the first horror movies i ever viewed(and the first friday movie i ever saw!!)it is still my favourite horror movie to date! although the friday movies have taken a battering over the years,being typcast as a typical slasher movie or an immataion of halloween,friday the 13th 3 is reccomended viewing for any horror fan(as are the first 4 movies in the friday series) it starts were part2 leaves off then enter some funky music(hot ice)and the 3-d images and you certainly dont think your watching a friday movie!until the movie starts!grainy and dark adds to the atmosphere as does the excellent sound track(along with the traditional ki-ki-ki-ma-ma-ma!)then the killing begins!!!this is the one were jason gets his hockey mask,this is the most intense friday and this has the best ending of a friday movie! i strongley recommend that if you have seen any of the friday series this ones a must!or if your just a horror fan in genral then check it out!put in the dvd,dim the lights,grab the pop-corn and join jason in the woods!!!
    7Tweekums

    Jason gets his hockey mask

    Set shortly after the events of Part Two, Jason in still in the area and another group of young people are about to get slaughtered. This time rather than camp councillors it is just a group of friends staying in a farmhouse in the foods not far from Crystal Lake. Once there they begin to settle in and two of them quickly cross paths with a small group of bikers who follow them back to the farm... and 'meet' Jason in the barn. It isn't long before he begins picking off the unexpecting young people.

    This instalment to the series doesn't start to well... the opening scene is just the closing scene of the previous film; if you've recently seen part two the first chapter of the DVD can be skipped. Once the story gets underway it is solid enough; a couple of shopkeepers are murdered before the main cast are introduced. It quickly becomes apparent that one of them has a slightly warped sense of humour and another had encountered Jason before. Once there we get a few false scares and some laughs. Once the murders start the killings are fairly inventive, without Jason resorting to using things that wouldn't be found on a farm. The fact that this was originally in 3D is pretty obvious with lots of objects pointing out of the screen for no plot-demanded reason; it might have looked okay in the cinema but watching now on DVD it is just a distraction. Overall I'd say this was a solid addition to the series; fans should really enjoy it, especially when Jason gets his famous hockey mask.
    7ShadySovereign

    Jason's causing chaos once again!

    I remember first viewing this "Friday the 13th" sequel on videotape, and in the beginning I thought it was stupid. But now, after seeing it again on DVD, I have changed my mind about the movie. It isn't that bad.

    The film starts with a recap of the last scene from Part 2, where Jason is seen getting up after he is assumed dead. Then the movie begins, with a funky and upbeat 80's background song starting the film. Right after the song ends, Jason begins his killing spree, starting with two unsuspecting store owners, and then moving on to unsuspecting teens at a small farm area...

    The thing I like about this movie is the fact that Jason first gets his trademark hockey mask in this movie. The mask is a big improvement over the sack from part 2, and makes Jason look much scarier.

    Another good thing about this movie is Dana Kimmell. Although her lines & dialog in the film are somewhat cheesy at some points, her character is very convincing as the teen heroine. And whenever she's frightened, she screams the cutest scream ever. I loved how she screamed in the film; she was cute and funny at the same time!

    A bad part of the movie is the fact that the rest of the characters are unlikable. The teens are generally stupid and naive, and the biker gang are very mean-spirited. Those characters are so unlikable that you will really want Jason to kill them all.

    Another bad thing: Some viewers might be disappointed that they cannot see the film in its actual 3D format. I myself would have liked to see the movie's 3D effects.

    Overall, Dana Kimmell and Jason save the movie from being bad. You have to hear Dana's screams to know how cute she is. And you must watch this movie in order to know how Jason gets his hockey mask.

    I give this movie a 7/10.

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The house, barn, and lake were all purpose-built on location. The man-made lake wasn't properly sealed, and, subsequently, the water drained into the soil during the first week of filming.
    • Goofs
      Jason has no wound in his shoulder, despite being stabbed deeply with the machete at the end of Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981), which took place the day before.
    • Quotes

      Andy: Goddammit, Shelly, why do you always have to be such an asshole?

      Shelly: Sorry. And I'm not an asshole, I'm an actor.

      Andy: Same thing.

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits leap out at you in 3D.
    • Alternate versions
      The new broadcast television print, as seen on Spike TV, not only removes all references to Debbie being pregnant, but it also removes many of Chuck and Chili's opening scenes to omit the minor marijuana references. In fact, the first time we see either of them is when the whole group is standing over the old man in the road.
    • Connections
      Edited from Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 13, 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Martes 13 (parte III)
    • Filming locations
      • Melody Ranch - 24715 Oak Creek Avenue, Newhall, California, USA(barn)
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Jason Productions
      • Frank Mancuso Jr. Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,300,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $36,690,067
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,406,522
      • Aug 15, 1982
    • Gross worldwide
      • $36,696,671
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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