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...
Practical Effects
The iconic hockey mask debut — horror's most recognizable face.
Score
Harry Manfredini's 'ki-ki-ki, ma-ma-ma' still slaps.
Costume
Jason's final form locked in — coveralls and mask forever.
Director
Steve Miner
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was the first Friday film to turn a profit opening weekend, proving Jason was box office gold and ensuring decades of sequels.
The hockey mask was a last-minute costume department find; originally Jason wore a repurposed King Kong mask with a sleeping bag over it.
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