Review of Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) by Josh J — 20 Jan 2008

Can anyone tell me why this is my second favorite of the series? Cause I don't know.

This review of Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) was written by Josh J on 20 Jan 2008.

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

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