Friday the 13th Part III
An idyllic summer turns into a nightmare of unspeakable terror for yet another group of naïve friends. Ignoring Camp Crystal Lake's bloody legacy, one by one they fall victim to the maniacal Jason, who stalks them at every turn...
Critics Sentiment
Jason takes Shelly's hockey mask after killing him
Part 2 recap followed by funky disco opening credits
The film jumps from its lowest point during the campy disco opening to its iconic peak when Jason acquires the hockey mask
Friday the 13th Part III receives mixed reception that fluctuates between appreciation for its iconic contributions to horror and criticism of its campier elements. While reviewers consistently praise the introduction of Jason's hockey mask and some creative kills, they heavily criticize the disco opening, cartoonish biker characters, and over-reliance on 3D gimmicks. The film peaks during its middle act when Jason's legend truly takes shape, but suffers from formulaic bookends.
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Richard Brooker
Jason
Dana Kimmell
Chris Higgins
Catherine Parks
Vera Sanchez
Tracie Savage
Debbie
David Wiley
Abel
Rachel Howard
Chili
Anne Gaybis
Cashier
Larry Zerner
Shelly
Paul Kratka
Rick
Jeffrey Rogers
Andy
Betsy Palmer
Mrs. Pamela Voorhees (archive footage)
Steve Miner
Newscaster
David Katims
Chuck
Kevin O'Brien
Loco
Nick Savage
Ali
Cheri Maugans
Edna
Gloria Charles
Fox
Steve Susskind
Harold
Perla Walter
Mrs. Sanchez
Warrington Gillette
(voice, uncredited)
Crew
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