Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) movie poster

Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)

"New York has a new problem."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 77%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 12% (RT: 11%, MC: 14) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Rob Hedden
Runtime
1h 40m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
4.9/10 (1,182 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
11%
Metacritic
14
Cast
Jensen Daggett as Rennie Wickham
Sharlene Martin as Tamara Mason
Scott Reeves as Sean Robertson
Tiffany Paulsen as Suzi Donaldson
Alex Diakun as Deck Hand
Amber Pawlick as Rennie Wickham (young)
Kane Hodder as Jason Voorhees
Kelly Hu as Eva Watanabe
Most people think so. 77% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,182 votes. Critics scored it lower at 12%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Jason ships out aboard a teen-filled "love boat" bound for New York, which he soon transforms into the ultimate voyage of the damned. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated horror films of 1989 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan is a 1989 horror, thriller film directed by Rob Hedden. Jason ships out aboard a teen-filled "love boat" bound for New York, which he soon transforms into the ultimate voyage of the damned. The film has been rated by 1,182 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a horror film, Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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