In lieu of the announcement that David Grove will be creating a comprehensive retrospective on the original 1980 film, Friday the 13th, we thought we would find out what our visitor’s thoughts were on what they would like to see in this type of book. There is so much that can be included in retrospectives. What type of information would you most like to see about Friday the 13th 1980?

Obvisouly, interviews with cast and crew are must haves. Anecdotal stories about behind the scenes issues are always juicy morsels for every fan to chew on. Probably the biggest contribution to a retrospective are the images of the crew working behind the scenes. These inclusions are what fans yearn for to better understand why they like their cherished movies so much. Outside of these offerings, what else would be a welcomed addition to a retrospective?

If you had a choice, what sequel would you like to see a book soley based on with respect to a specific Friday the 13th film?

I posted a story about this several months ago, but thought it relevant to feature these items again as there may have been those who did not get a chance to see them. Below are pics of one of the Jason Takes Manhattan costumes used during production accompanied by analysis of the clothing by Mario Kirner.

Mask
The hock looks a bit different compared to mine. The shape is a bit off and the color and paint looks different too. It has different straps and closures attached to it. In 2024 I met the memorabilia manager Carmen Hemus who confirmed that the mask is indeed a replica that was added to round this display up. Mario mentioned and also it is apparent in the full image above, that the Planet Hollywood costume consits of shirt, pants, boots, gloves, head appliance and one arm appliance.

Originally, the end sequence of Jason Takes Manhattan was to showcase a very gooey and eaten away corpse of Jason after being bombarded by toxic waste. The idea of adding the little boy’s body to the sequence was added later. Below are BTS (Behind The Scenes) images of the crew and Jason’s corpse that was supposed to be in the film. Now this would have been awesome to see as Jason’s final appearance!

“HELL” is a limited run and will limited to only 20 copies world wide. After the run is completed, the mold will be destroyed. The piece will come signed and numbered by Sam McCain with a Horror Sanctum Studios tag. Bonus items included with the purchase will be a 4×6 color photo made from an original 1992 transparency along with an 8×10 copy of a story-boarded scene from the 1993 movie directly from the production.

The cost is high as “HELL” is going for $500 plus $15 shipping in the US. If interested, check out www.horrorsanctum.com for more details.

Yes, I really want one!

The animated episode also showed some other horror refernces as well. If you want to check out the episode follow the Hulu link for your viewing pleasure.

We were notified by one of our site visitors about this episode, but the email was lost and we cannot thank the correct individual. Step up and claim your recognition whoever you are!

I’m planning another Friday book that will be solely about the making of the first film, the 1980 film. This will be to Friday the 13th, the first film, what the Last House on the Left book was to that film, a really detailed book on the making of a single film.

As this book will cover the making of a single film – the first film – the book will cover the making of the 1980 film in painstaking detail, and will include interviews with virtually everyone living who worked on the film.

Although there have been DVDs, books, and other retrospective materials on the first film(I actually published the very first Friday retro in Fangoria back in 2024), I’m confident that I have enough materials, stories, interviews that even most the diehard fans will find fresh and exciting.

So, for fans of the original 1980 whodunit will have something very special to look forward to in the future. We will keep everyone informed of any information that is made public when it happens!

David Grove’s first book, ‘Making Friday the 13th‘ was actually released before ‘Crystal Lake Memories’ in the same year, 2024, and offered a different style and layout compared to ‘CLM’. Whereas ‘Crystal Lake Memories’ offered an abundance of pictures and an organized interview layout, ‘Making’ is a well written research documentation of the making of each friday the 13th film with its own brand of picture offering.

We have not been able to confirm definitively if a new book is in pre-production yet, but we will let you know when anything turns up.

Series collectors love owning this little slice of 1980’s and Friday the 13th lore!

However, the really interesting drawing is the collage, of sorts, created for the original 1980 slasher. This salute to the franchise originator shows Crazy Ralph, Mrs. Voorhees and Alice along with some key scenery, such as the Diner Steve Christy eats, the docks of Crystal Lake where the kids swim, and the cabin where Ned and Jack meet their demise.

So, take a look at these awesome illustrations and let us know what you think!

In a previous update from October, we saw an in-progress image of a new Jason Takes Manhattan sculpt that, without the paint added, looked really good! Now, we have been provided with a new, completed image of the Part 8 Jason, which is below. The sculpt looks awesome and would surely complete a definitive Jason Takes Manhattan figure.

For a limited time, you can pick up the signed poster and T-shirt for $19.95. That is an awesome price for two uniquely designed items containing three signatures for the cast of the 1980 film. If interested, check out their website, www.30yearsoffear.com.

Days Of The Dead
July1-3, 2024
Indianapolis, Indiana
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Keep an eye out for more guests from the series to be announced in the next few months. We will have our 2024 Convention listing added to the website soon for next year!

Synopsis
“Obediah Lazarus is the son of Judah Lazarus, the original Hannukiller. In 1983 Judah terrorized NY for seven nights and was preparing to sacrifice his eight-year-old son, Obediah, on the eighth night. Judah was convinced it was God’s will, like Abraham and Isaac, to sacrifice his only son to God. Luckily for Obediah, police tracked Judah down and stopped the sacrifice, but Judah was gunned down in the process. Warped by hatred with no guidance, Obediah Lazarus becomes a religious extremist, intolerant of non-Jews, “bad Jews”, and those he perceives to be enemies of the Jewish faith. He is about to unleash eight nights of horror.

A group of Jewish teens are getting ready to party for the holidays but are in for a Festival of Frights. With the help of a wise rabbi, they deduce that the murder victims have violated Judaic law and that their only chance at survival is to embrace their faith.”

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Friday the 13th Part 2 setup Jason Voorhees as the quintessential slasher and his story and circumstances were ripe for a franchise to be born. The ending of that film left open the possibilities of future Jason adventures and that is exactly what happened. Friday the 13th Part 3 picked up that very same day from the end of Part 2 after Ginny is driven away in the ambulance. Jason leaves the Camp Crystal Lake area and decides to change some clothes before he heads out to Higgins Haven. After meeting up with Chris Higgins and her carefree friends, Jason suffers the iconic fatal axe blow to his head and is left in the barn for the film’s finale. Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter begins the very same day as the last shot of Jason laying in the barn at Higgins Haven. After Jason is taken to the morgue, he awakes and heads to the residence of the Jarvis family for this trilogies swan song and the introduction of Tommy Jarvis.

The second trilogy within the franchise is the Tommy Jarvis trilogy, which runs from Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter through Jason Lives: Friday the Part 6. This set of three films do not succeed each other from day to day as the other trilogy does, but they are all tied together by the Tommy Jarvis Character. The three parts of this second trilogy introduce the Tommy character, explore the emotional trauma that he suffered at the hands of Jason Voorhees, and then finally show how he deals with the trauma and his past. Interestingly enough, Jason seems to be the backstory in these films if you follow the  trilogy mode of thought for these three films. Tommy is not as prevelant a character in The Final Chapter, but he plays the most important part in the film by the end of the story.

So, knowing that there is indeed trilogies within the series, which trilogy laid out here is more interesting or relevent to the Friday the 13th franchise? Could these trilogies be watched on their own as seperate film series and be enjoyed solely in that capacity?

Nathan is very well known for his original artwork, comic books, and his work for Horrorhound magazine. His illustrations for Horrorhound are nothing short of spectacular. We would love to see him create a new Friday the 13th comic book series as he has a great eye for the essence of Jason Voorhees. Check out Nathan’s Jason Voorhees illustrations below and see his interpretation from The Final Chapter based on the likeness created by Wickedbeard.

To see Nathan’s work and read more about his talents, visit his website www.rebelrouserart.com.