Friday the 13th is, without a doubt, one of the most notorious movie series of all time. When it made its initial run in the 80s, the movies not only drew the ire of parent/teacher groups around the world. It also was the red headed stepchild in the eyes of Paramount executives. How did the series develop from its inception all the way to the modern day? That is the question myself, Matthew Goudreau, and Mik Duffy will explore in this podcast series.
After Friday the 13th Part 2 made $21.7 million off a $1.2 million budget, the writing was on the wall that another sequel had to be made. But this time, executives wanted to make sure they took full advantage of a rejuvenated phenomenon known as 3D. So Friday the 13th 3D was released, once again to a slashing from critics but a massive success among audiences. But if the movie wasn't in 3D, would it be remembered at all? You might be surprised at the answer.
We then look at Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (keep the snickering to yourself. We'll handle it). Getting their makeup maestro Tom Savini back for what executives promised would be the series coup de gras. Of course, we know that to be a false presumption. But is it worth a look?
Listen in as Matt, Mik, and myself answer that question, and also point out the exact moment this franchise found its identity.
Friday the 13th Part 3 (1982) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10)
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984) (?/10, ?/10, ?/10)
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