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Friday the 13th Part III 1982

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What is Friday the 13th Part III?

Friday the 13th Part III is a 1982 horror film that follows a group of friends during their summer vacation. The story centers on a collection of naive characters who travel to an area near Camp Crystal Lake.

Type
Film
Year
1982
Status
Released
Runtime
95 minutes
Release date
Aug 13, 1982
Studios
Jason Productions, Georgetown Productions, Paramount Pictures
Genres
Horror, Thriller
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Overview

Friday the 13th Part III is a 1982 horror film that follows a group of friends during their summer vacation. The story centers on a collection of naive characters who travel to an area near Camp Crystal Lake. Despite the location being known for its bloody legacy, the group chooses to ignore the history of the site. Their summer outing soon transforms into a nightmare filled with unspeakable terror as they are targeted by a maniacal killer. Throughout the film, the antagonist known as Jason stalks the members of the group at every turn. As the narrative progresses, the friends fall victim to the attacker one by one. The film depicts the escalating danger faced by the visitors as they confront the lethal threat present at the camp. By disregarding the warnings associated with the area, the characters find themselves trapped in a violent struggle for survival against an relentless adversary. The production documents the systematic elimination of the group as the terror unfolds across the camp grounds.

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Should you watch it?

“Naïve friends face unspeakable terror as Jason stalks them at every turn during summer.”

Reasons to watch
  • features the iconic maniacal Jason
  • classic 1982 horror experience
Keep in mind
  • characters ignore the bloody legacy of Camp Crystal Lake

Watch it if you want to see a group of friends encounter a summer nightmare at Camp Crystal Lake.

This film contains horrific horror and thriller themes and is rated R.

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When was Friday the 13th Part III released in the US?

It was released on 08/13/1982 in the US.

What genres does the film belong to?

The film belongs to the horror and thriller genres.

What is the runtime of the movie?

The runtime is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

Who is the primary threat in the synopsis?

The maniacal Jason is the primary threat who stalks the group at every turn.

Where does the story take place?

The story takes place during an idyllic summer at Camp Crystal Lake.