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Friday the 13th 1980

“They were warned...They are doomed...And on Friday the 13th, nothing will save them.”

★ 6.4/10 · 3,387 votes R Horror Released
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What is Friday the 13th?

The film "Friday the 13th" is a horror movie that takes place at a summer camp. The camp is being reopened by a group of counselors, who are tasked with preparing the facility for the upcoming season.

Type
Film
Year
1980
Status
Released
Runtime
95 minutes
Release date
May 9, 1980
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Sean S. Cunningham Films, Georgetown Productions
Budget
$550,000
Revenue
$39,925,100
Genres
Horror
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Overview

The film "Friday the 13th" is a horror movie that takes place at a summer camp. The camp is being reopened by a group of counselors, who are tasked with preparing the facility for the upcoming season. The counselors' efforts are complicated by the site's history, as it was previously the location of a tragic event involving a child's drowning. As the counselors work to get the camp ready, they begin to experience a series of mysterious and violent events. The counselors are stalked and murdered by an unknown assailant, leading to a sense of fear and panic among the group. The film's events are centered around the summer camp setting, where the counselors are trying to overcome their challenges and complete their tasks. The movie's plot revolves around the counselors' struggles and the deadly events that unfold.

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Should you watch it?

“Counselors at a summer camp are targeted by a mysterious killer with a dark past.”

Reasons to watch
  • classic horror premise
  • atmospheric setting
Keep in mind
  • graphic violence

Watch it if you enjoy foundational films in the slasher horror genre.

This film contains intense sequences of violence and gore.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the setting?

The film takes place at a summer camp that is being reopened.

Who are the main characters?

The story focuses on a group of camp counselors.

What is the primary conflict?

The counselors are stalked and murdered by an unknown assailant.

Is there a backstory?

The camp was the site of a child's drowning.

What genre is this film?

It is a horror film.