Review of Friday the 13th Part III (1982) by Camden N — 21 Dec 2009

Not as good as number 2 but definitely more fun. This was the first of the series not only to have the hockey mask but also to feature a hulking Jason (rather than the average guy he was in number 2). Also, since Ralph from the previous films is dead, they had some random bum lying in the middle of the road as the doomsayer. He's hilarious not only because his scene starts off innocently enough, but also because he doesn't have any other scenes and because (for some unexplained reason) he carries around a disembodied eye. I really wish this guy would've been in one of the sequels, but I guess he just didn't have the same impact on viewers that crazy Ralph did.

Also, like number 2, this attempts to ape the final scare from the first film. But the results are, to put it lightly, moronic.

Anyway, I can't wait to see it in 3D, especially the exciting popcorn scene! Thankfully the new DVD has it in that format, so it won't be long before I experience the sensation of a yo-yo flying in my face. If only they'd do House of Wax so I could see the paddle ball scene in all its glory....