Review of Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) by Eric B — 08 May 2012

Kane Hodder does a great job in this one!

This review of Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) was written by Eric B on 08 May 2012.

Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Thirteenfan (1) on 13 Dec 2020

This is one of my favorite of the series, Jason is awesome he walks around Manhattan like he's Donald Trump…

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By Kevin-89 (1) on 13 Dec 2020

This is the best of the series.It is great because it is funny,moving,and loaded with irony.Just think,our heroes escape Jason-only to be mugged…

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By Jared K (175) on 25 Nov 2017

Should be retitled, Jason Stands In Times Square, but Takes L.A. Alleyways and Vancouver…

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By Emil W (83) on 02 Nov 2018

Special effects look worse than in the first part. Do I really have to say anything else…

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By Dylan F (275) on 12 Oct 2017

8%??? How the fuck was this rated worse than Jason Goes to hell?? Part 8 was good…

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By Imthenoob (1,101) on 22 Oct 2018

Yeah, this is a pretty awful movie, Definitely one of the worst in the series despite the enjoyable kills throughout…

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Review of Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)

By Luis M (377) on 12 Oct 2017

8%??? How the fuck was this rated worse than Jason Goes to hell?? Part 8 was good…

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By Ghostfacevd (3) on 03 Nov 2019

Easily the worst of the franchise. It's pretty boring, the kills are lame, the effects don't look scary, also jason can actually teleport…

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By Eraser81 (2) on 13 Dec 2020

Most fans of the series prefer the Crystal Lake setting, but riding a cruise ship to The Big Appel is fun to see…

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Review of Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)

By Tyhemp-2 (1) on 13 Dec 2020

This movie reminds me of Jason aboard the Titanic. The love scene is there between Rennie and Sean…

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