Review of Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) by Lucas Y — 08 Oct 2008

Like Aerosmith says, "It's the same of story... same old song & dance!".

This review of Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) was written by Lucas Y on 08 Oct 2008.

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

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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 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 Jared S (820) on 10 Aug 2018

While a smoother hand and a sleeker style could have elevated this one, it at least tries to provide characters we care about (to middling…

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By John C (2,737) on 12 Apr 2018

Another bad one in the series. Not that gory, horrible acting, horrible story, and just flat out corny…

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