Friday the 13th Part III
Friday the 13th Part III

Friday the 13th Part III

1982Movie95 minEnglish

An idyllic summer turns into a nightmare of unspeakable terror for yet another group of naïve friends. Ignoring Camp Crystal Lake's bloody legacy, one by one they fall victim to the maniacal Jason, who stalks them at every turn...

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IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Google Users68%
Director: Steve MinerGenres: Horror, Slasher, Mystery

Plot Summary

Jason Voorhees, now with his signature hockey mask, continues his murderous rampage at a remote lakeside summer camp. A group of teenagers arrives for a getaway, unaware that they are stepping into the path of the vengeful killer. As the body count rises, the remaining survivors must find a way to stop Jason before they all become victims of his brutal attacks.

Critical Reception

Friday the 13th Part III was met with generally negative reviews from critics, though it was a commercial success at the box office. While praised for its pioneering use of 3D effects at the time and some of its inventive kills, the film was largely criticized for its thin plot, underdeveloped characters, and gratuitous violence, echoing the sentiments of its predecessors. Audience reception was more favorable, appreciating the continuation of the franchise's gory thrills and the iconic introduction of Jason's hockey mask.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective 3D gimmick and memorable kills.
  • Criticized for its repetitive plot and shallow characters.
  • Seen as a formulaic continuation of the slasher genre.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be an entertaining, albeit gory, installment in the franchise, with many appreciating the introduction of Jason's iconic hockey mask and the visual flair of the 3D effects. However, some viewers found the story predictable and the characters uninspired.

Fun Fact

This is the first film in the franchise where Jason Voorhees wears his iconic hockey mask, which was originally a prop for a character named Shelly. The mask was introduced when Jason steals it from Shelly after killing him.

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JPV852

JPV852

Decided to get in one more Friday the 13th movie and this one reminded me why it's not high on my list in the series, though I liked portions of it, just nothing involving Shelly and watching it in 2D, the shots made for 3D are pretty annoy...
Wuchak

Wuchak

***Somewhat fun and entertaining, but adds campiness and bad writing*** The first two films from 1980-1981 are serious in nature with the expected antics of youths at a remote camp, but the franchise introduced a campy element with this ...
Gimly

Gimly

Still to this day, the entry with the creepiest looking Jason. _Final rating:★★½ - Had a lot that appealed to me, didn’t quite work as a whole._