Seeing Jason walk through Times Square and kick a boombox belonging to a group of street punks is a crossover we didn’t know we needed.
The first two acts take place almost entirely on the ship. It’s a claustrophobic slasher setting where Jason picks off students in saunas, disco rooms, and engine rooms. Eventually, the survivors reach New York for the final act, leading to some of the most iconic—and hilarious—moments in the series. Why We Love (and Laugh at) It Friday The 13th Part 8 Jason Takes Manhattan
For a movie with "Manhattan" in the title, about 70% of it takes place on a boat. When they finally arrive, much of the "NYC" footage was actually filmed in Vancouver. However, the scenes actually shot in Times Square are gold. Seeing Jason walk through Times Square and kick
If there is one movie in the Friday the 13th franchise that defines "guilty pleasure," it’s Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan . Released in 1989, it promised the ultimate slasher showdown in the Big Apple. While fans often joke that it should have been titled Jason Takes a Very Long Boat Ride , there is an undeniable charm to this ambitious (if slightly misled) sequel. The Plot: From Crystal Lake to the Concrete Jungle Eventually, the survivors reach New York for the
One of the most famous kills in horror history happens on a rooftop. Young Julius tries to box Jason, landing dozens of punches, only for Jason to knock his head clean off with a single swing. It’s peak 80s cheese.