Review of Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) by Velvet A — 13 Feb 2011

For what its worth, probably the best of the series.

This review of Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) was written by Velvet A on 13 Feb 2011.

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

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