Review of Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) by Dave S — 10 Feb 2008

A flying V guitar, backwards suspenders, and a sewer full of toxic waste.

This review of Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) was written by Dave S on 10 Feb 2008.

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

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