Review of Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) by Sean F — 24 Feb 2008

Come on, HE PUNCHES A DUDE'S HEAD CLEAN OFF. THAT IS GREAT FILMMAKING!!!!

This review of Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) was written by Sean F on 24 Feb 2008.

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

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Special effects look worse than in the first part. Do I really have to say anything else…

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By Andrew O (949) on 10 Aug 2018

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