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Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan

R1h 40m1989Rob Hedden
IMDb 4.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 11% · Metacritic 14
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"New York has a new problem."

Jason ships out aboard a teen-filled "love boat" bound for New York, which he soon transforms into the ultimate voyage of the damned.

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MaskHigh SchoolNew York CityNew JerseySadismPsychopathBoatSewerageTimes SquareSequel

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Frequently asked questions

What is Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) about?

Jason ships out aboard a teen-filled "love boat" bound for New York, which he soon transforms into the ultimate voyage of the damned.

Who stars in Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan?

Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan stars Jensen Daggett (Rennie Wickham), Sharlene Martin (Tamara Mason), Scott Reeves (Sean Robertson), Tiffany Paulsen (Suzi Donaldson), Alex Diakun (Deck Hand). The film was directed by Rob Hedden.

How long is Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan?

Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1989. It is rated R.

Is Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan worth watching?

Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan holds an IMDb rating of 4.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 11. Fans of Horror, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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