Review of Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) by Chris J — 20 Oct 2009

I love it. I own it. I watch it regularly.

This review of Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) was written by Chris J on 20 Oct 2009.

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

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