Friday the 13th - Part 1 (1999, DVD)

That sound always gives me the willies and will for the rest of my life..I was a teenager when this film was released and I don't mind telling you this movie is the reason I didn't go camping with my friends..My Partner and I just started collecting and watching these films this week..we have parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 9..we will get the rest later..Last night we watched part 3 we already watched 1 and 2..I admit it I made my Partner turn on the lights before I would move off the couch and she had to go to the potty with me..sorry, but Jason just gives me the creeps...ok lets begin the review for real now...The film opens on a camp set in the late 50's early to mid 60's a killer is loose..many die horrible ugly deaths, fast forward a few years later and a new set of counselers decide to open Camp Crystal Lake..they believe the killer is dead..and so is the reason the killer killed..guess what! BOO! all is not good in comes the killer and once again blood and guts fly..the death count is high in these films I wont review each movie in the series, but believe this THIS set of movies is great for cuddling just be careful you don't choke on your snacks or dump your drink on your cuddle partner..what did I do? (giggle blush) just as the scene got scary I screamed closed my eyes and covered my partners eyes..she laughed for about 20 mins then hugged me close....wanna get closer? watch these films and let the fun begin!

"You're doomed. You're all doomed," Friday 13th [1980]

Released alongside a series of slasher-movies during the late-seventies and early-eighties - including 'Halloween' and 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' - all of which were influenced by the original slasher movie, 'Psycho' [1960], this particular film has since increased in popularity and earned itself classic status amongst horror fans worldwide. It has spawned no less than ten sequels [ if you include 'Freddy Vs Jason'] and a TV series.

~ Young Jason Vorhees was drowned in Crystal Lake way back in 1957. A subsequent fire and spate of murders resulted in the camp being shut down. Years later Steve Christy decides to reopen Camp Crystal Lake and hires a new group of councillors to have the place ready for the summer. Ignoring warnings from the local lunatic, they go ahead with the reopening regardless. Things seem to be going as planned until the killings begin again ~

'Friday 13th' is based on the age-old superstition that a Friday falling on the 13th day of any month is considered to be a bad omen. Victor Miller [screenwriter] picked up on this idea and along with Sean S Cunningham [dir.] completed the independent slasher film in 1980. 'Friday the 13th' has since become the most popular franchise in the history of the horror film.

The film offers teenagers indulging in sex, drugs and high jinx; an eerie setting comprising of rain-and wind-torn woods, the silent and still black lake; opposing cinematography - that of the gentle countryside come morning - and a 'whodunit' storyline that will keep you guessing until the finale. A neat twist - suggested by Tom Savini and supposedly stolen from 'Stephen King's 'Carrie' [Brian De Palma; Larry Cohen] - allows for a string of sequels that just keep coming.

With great special effects [Tom Savini - 'Creepshow' & 'The Burning'], a chilling soundtrack [stringed instruments providing a frenetically-paced tempo similar to 'Psycho'], and skillfully executed directing [right up until the end, the murder scenes are shot from the killer's point-of-view] 'Friday the 13th' will make you think twice about your next camping trip.

Stars Kevin Bacon and Betsy Palmer.

Matt Lee-Williams, Review.

Keep in mind that this was the original slasher film. It would have rated 5 stars but so many other ripped it off that its lost a bit of its charm. The acting is okay..catch Kevin Bacon in one of his first rolls. Camp Crystal Lake had been closed for years because of a few murders that happened, a few fires and a little boy drowning. The effects are pretty amazing considering it was done in the early 80's. Betsy Palmer is great!!! Marcy gets axed in the face and the rest is history... a horror classic. Watch it alone in the dark. a must for all horror buffs.

Well, I bought this item because I love the Friday the 13th movies since I was a little girl. I like this movie because I like the scary movies !! The thing that I dislike of this movie is that I never saw the killer. But after all is a very good movie. Enjoy it !!

kristy_100

I got this movie because i am a HUGE fan of horror movies, and this movie is no acception. This is a great movie for anyone to add to there movie collection.

Friday the 13th has the be the best known 80's slasher series. While some - if not most - would consider Halloween to be the best film of the genre, Friday has to be the one to beat. With 10 movies, countless copycats and millions of fans this movie is a MUST for movie buffs. Even if you are not a big horror fan Friday has that cheesy/low budget/80's vibe that is a genre all of its own.

Most important of all this is the movie that started the "horror movie survival rules". You know - Don't go investigate the strange noise, the only virgin girl is the one to survive, don't take showers - someone always dies in the shower, usually after having sex. The creepy/boozer/mentally challenged guy is NOT the killer. Don't go down in the basement and if you do, don't say "I'll be right back". Don't split up the group. And so on.

Friday the 13th starts with an accidental drowning at Crystal Lake summer camp. After the drowning and the deaths of some counselors the camp is closed. Years pass, the camp is sold and plans to re-open are in the works. The counselors arrive for some pre-season work and one by one they are murdered. Look for Kevin Bacon as one of the counselors! I am not one for spoilers, even though I am sure even those who have not seen the movie know the end, so I am going to stop there.

Great 80's acting, creepy woods, great background story. My favorite of the series is actually the 3rd one. Even better if you can catch it in 3D! But first you have to watch this one...and the second one is pretty good too. I would stop after the 3rd. Maybe watch the 8th one where Jason takes Manhattan - super campy/slasher fun!

For anyone who loves horror flicks, this is a great classic to add to any library. One of the best endings in all the horror movies of this era.

I bought this movie for my husband. This is a classic 80's horror flick. It's scary, but the effects are still 80's enough to be cheesy.