Review of Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) by Dan A — 20 Apr 2012

Classically entertaining entry into the series.

This review of Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) was written by Dan A on 20 Apr 2012.

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

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