Review of Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) by Gi K — 13 Jan 2011

I don't understand why everyone kepps trashing this movie. It is my favourite along with 6 and 4.

This review of Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) was written by Gi K on 13 Jan 2011.

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

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