FRIDAY THE 13TH: A SERIES RETROSPECTIVE
Over the next several weeks, I'll be spending a fair bit of time hanging out at Camp Crystal Lake. Yeah, I know... it's got a death curse, and I'm doomed, doomed, doomed. But don't worry: I won't be smoking pot, or having pre-marital sex. Instead, I'll be exploring the Friday the 13th film series and the cultural phenomenon of its anti-hero, Jason Voorhees.
In addition to the movies, I'll be looking at the various books, graphic novels, toys, video games, and other ancillary products which resulted from the franchise's success.
Check back here each week for new reviews, commentaries, and interviews with the folks who helped make the series possible, both behind and in front of the camera. But for now, immerse yourself in the following:
THE FILMS
1. Friday the 13th (1980)
2. Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)
3. Friday the 13th Part 3 (1982)
4. Friday the 13th Part 4: The Final Chapter (1984)
5. Friday the 13th Part 5: A New Beginning (1985)
6. Friday the 13th Part 6: Jason Lives (1986)
FAN FILMS
1. The Man in the Lake (2010)
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I love your articles about Jason and Crystal Lake.
Mr. Barlow:
I thoroughly enjoy your commentary, and would like to subscribe to your newsletter!
Love your writing.
Keep it up.
- Kevin
Checking out you page, coll stuff!
Oh, and to think that I saw the original when it was new. I'm old.
Great to read more about Friday the 13th!
Joe, you already know I'm a fan of your writing!
checking out your page! Really cool!
Jason still scares me!
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