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Friday the 13th Part III

- A New Dimension In Terror...

An idyllic summer turns into a nightmare of unspeakable terror for yet another group of naïve counselors. Ignoring Camp Crystal Lake's bloody legacy, one by one they fall victim to the maniacal Jason, who stalks them at every turn...

Release Date : 1982-08-13

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Jason ProductionsGeorgetown Productions Inc.Paramount PicturesSean S. Cunningham FilmsFrank Mancuso Jr. Productions

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles : Crystal JapanFriday the 13th Part 3Friday the 13th - Part IIIFriday the 13th Part 3: 3D

Cast

Dana Kimmell

Character Name : Chris Higgins

Original Name : Dana Kimmell

Gender : Female

Catherine Parks

Character Name : Vera Sanchez

Original Name : Catherine Parks

Gender : Female

Richard Brooker

Character Name : Jason

Original Name : Richard Brooker

Gender : Male

Tracie Savage

Character Name : Debbie

Original Name : Tracie Savage

Gender : Female

David Wiley

Character Name : Abel

Original Name : David Wiley

Gender : Male

Rachel Howard

Character Name : Chili

Original Name : Rachel Howard

Gender : Female

Anne Gaybis

Character Name : Cashier

Original Name : Anne Gaybis

Gender : Female

Larry Zerner

Character Name : Shelly

Original Name : Larry Zerner

Gender : Male

Paul Kratka

Character Name : Rick

Original Name : Paul Kratka

Gender : Male

Jeffrey Rogers

Character Name : Andy

Original Name : Jeffrey Rogers

Gender : Male

Steve Miner

Character Name : Newscaster

Original Name : Steve Miner

Gender : Male

David Katims

Character Name : Chuck

Original Name : David Katims

Gender : Male

Kevin O'Brien

Character Name : Loco

Original Name : Kevin O'Brien

Gender : Male

Nick Savage

Character Name : Ali

Original Name : Nick Savage

Gender : Male

Cheri Maugans

Character Name : Edna

Original Name : Cheri Maugans

Gender : Female

Gloria Charles

Character Name : Fox

Original Name : Gloria Charles

Gender : Female

Steve Susskind

Character Name : Harold

Original Name : Steve Susskind

Gender : Male

Perla Walter

Character Name : Mrs. Sanchez

Original Name : Perla Walter

Gender : Female

Warrington Gillette

Character Name : (voice, uncredited)

Original Name : Warrington Gillette

Gender : Male

Bud Davis

Character Name : (uncredited)

Original Name : Bud Davis

Gender : Male

Terence McCorry

Character Name : State Trooper #3

Original Name : Terence McCorry

Gender : Male

Terry Ballard

Character Name : State Trooper #2

Original Name : Terry Ballard

Gender : Male

Gianni Standaart

Character Name : Newswoman

Original Name : Gianni Standaart

Gender : Male

Betsy Palmer

Character Name : Mrs. Pamela Voorhees (archive footage)

Original Name : Betsy Palmer

Gender : Female

Amy Steel

Character Name : Ginny (archive footage)

Original Name : Amy Steel

Gender : Female

John Furey

Character Name : Paul (archive footage)

Original Name : John Furey

Gender : Male

Charlie Messenger

Character Name : State Trooper #1

Original Name : Charlie Messenger

Gender : Male

Marilyn Poucher

Character Name : Mrs. Voorhees' Corpse (uncredited)

Original Name : Marilyn Poucher

Gender : Male

Steve Dash

Character Name : Jason (archive footage)

Original Name : Steve Dash

Gender : Male

Reviews

G

Gimly

@Ruuz

2021-06-23

Still to this day, the entry with the creepiest looking Jason. _Final rating:★★½ - Had a lot that appealed to me, didn’t quite work as a whole._

W

Wuchak

@Wuchak

2021-06-23

***Somewhat fun and entertaining, but adds campiness and bad writing*** The first two films from 1980-1981 are serious in nature with the expected antics of youths at a remote camp, but the franchise introduced a campy element with this third installment, which pretty much plagued the rest of the series until the reboot in 2009. Not that I'm complaining much, as these films are only quasi-believable anyway. Still, this is the main detriment of "Part III,” released in 1982. The opening credits song tips the viewer off that this isn't a wholly serious horror film (like the first two), which is compounded when a couple of the protagonists meet some sinister bikers at a convenience store in the boonies, which takes place about 25 minutes into the story. These hoodlums are too cartoonish to take serious and so it's hard to take the horror seriously either. This doesn't mean it's not entertaining in some ways, just that it's my least favorite installment. The dubious writing doesn’t help. For instance, why does Fox go into the barn? Speaking of that dang barn, why on earth are so many characters preoccupied with it? It’s like the writer wanted to come up with any possible excuse to use the barn as a focal point. Also, why does Vera leave Shelly to go outside and hangout by herself? I realize she probably wanted to get away from the pathetic guy, but she informs him that she’s going to go outside with a sense of purpose and come back in, but she really doesn’t do much outside. Sequences like this reflect lame writing. Another noticeable difference between Part III and the two previous films is that, although the story takes place in the area of Crystal Lake, the film was shot in Southern Cal instead of the East Coast, specifically Santa Clarita, CA, and nearby Melody Ranch (where the barn is located). The geography is obviously dryer and the contrast in setting is too glaring. While it could be argued that the different environment provides a nice change of tone, the setting seems too one-dimensional. As usual with the series, the film thankfully features a nice assortment of females: three white girls, a Hispanic and a black woman, the latter being the biker chick, Fox. It's hard to pick a favorite, but the main protagonist, Chris, played by Dana Kimmell, is probably it, followed by the stoner chick, Chili; not to mention Debbie and Vera (Debbie has a quality bikini scene). BOTTOM LINE: Part III is entertaining in some ways and is notable for switching the filming locations to dry Southern California, not to mention Jason is bigger and more imposing than in Part II and he finally acquires his iconic hockey mask. Yet it’s my least favorite of the franchise due to the goofy elements, the subpar writing and the limited setting with too much focus on a freakin’ barn. The film runs 95 minutes. GRADE: C

J

JPV852

@JPV852

2021-06-23

Decided to get in one more Friday the 13th movie and this one reminded me why it's not high on my list in the series, though I liked portions of it, just nothing involving Shelly and watching it in 2D, the shots made for 3D are pretty annoying. I will say, I did like the lead actress and I'm a fan of the hockey mask Jason. **3.0/5**