Review of Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) by Rahima D — 07 Jul 2008

Not my favorite, but still a classic!!..5 stars!!

This review of Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) was written by Rahima D on 07 Jul 2008.

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

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