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Critic Roger Ebert
rated 5

Its technical credits are excellent. It has a lot of scary and gruesome killings.

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Poul Henningsen
rated 5

Set i 2024. Den var mere uhyggelig i 1980, da jeg var 15 år gammel. Tiden er løbet lidt fra den, omend den sidste scene ved søen lever op til det, jeg husker fra, da jeg gik hjem fra biografen med bævende knæ og øjne stirrende ud i mørket efter Ja...

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Cast & Crew

Tom Savini
As Knife Killer (uncredited)
Kevin Bacon
As Jack
Irwin Keyes
As Busboy (uncredited)
Ari Lehman
As Jason
Betsy Palmer
As Mrs. Voorhees
Adrienne King
As Alice

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Friday the 13th (1980) In Crystal Lake, a group of young counselors prepares to reopen a summer camp, unaware of the tragic events that occurred there 20 years ago. One by one, they are stalked and brutally murdered by a masked killer. As the bodies pile up, the remaining counselors must uncover the truth behind the legend of Jason Voorhees and find a way to escape the camp alive. This movie is widely acclaimed for its horrifying and creative murder sequences, and it has become a classic in the horror genre. The film's success can be attributed to its tense atmosphere, suspenseful plot, and memorable characters. The movie's popularity has also led to numerous sequels, spin-offs, and remakes, cementing its place in pop culture history.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Friday the 13th include Tenebre, Scream, To All a Goodnight, The Medusa Touch, The Prowler, The Pit.

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Friday the 13th was released in theaters on May 9, 1980.