Review of Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) by Alison K — 24 Jan 2009

HA I actually saw this in a packed theater.

This review of Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) was written by Alison K on 24 Jan 2009.

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

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