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When did the original Friday the 13th come out?
1980
Friday the 13th (1980 film)
| Friday the 13th | |
|---|---|
| Release date | May 9, 1980 (United States) |
| Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
What is the Friday the 13th timeline?
Every Friday the 13th film in chronological order Friday the 13th (1980) Friday the 13th Part II (1981) Friday the 13th Part III (1982) Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)
What month was Friday the 13th released?
When Friday the 13th was released by Paramount Pictures on May 9th, 1980, it was an immediate box office hit. The low budget film that Cunningham made in response to the huge success of John Carpenter’s Halloween—which released in 1978—was given a strong marketing push by the studio.
Does Friday the 13th take place on Friday the 13th?
The following films in the series definitely take place on a Friday the 13th: Friday the 13th, Jason Lives, The New Blood, and the 2009 film.
What’s the original Friday the 13th?
Films
| Film | U.S. release date | Director(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Friday the 13th | May 9, 1980 | Sean S. Cunningham |
| Friday the 13th Part 2 | May 1, 1981 | Steve Miner |
| Friday the 13th Part III | August 13, 1982 | |
| Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter | April 13, 1984 | Joseph Zito |
Who wrote Friday the 13th Part 3?
Carol Watson
Martin Kitrosser
Friday the 13th Part III/Screenplay
How old was Jason When drowned?
age 11
At age 11, he drowned in Crystal Lake, but was resurrected and killed people who trespassed at Crystal Lake though he killed one victim in revenge after witnessing said camp counselor kill his mother, Pamela Voorhees, who had previously killed several camp counselors.
When did Friday the 13th movie come out?
A bidding war ensued over the finished film, ending with Paramount Pictures acquiring the film for domestic distribution, while Warner Bros. Pictures secured European distribution rights. Released on May 9, 1980, Friday the 13th was a major box office success, grossing $59.8 million worldwide.
What was the box office of Friday the 13th?
Released on May 9, 1980, Friday the 13th was a major box office success, grossing over $59.8 million worldwide. Critical response was divided, with some praising the film’s cinematography, score, and performances, while numerous others derided it for its depiction of graphic violence.
Who is the composer of Friday the 13th?
Three covers; Freddy, Jason and Freddy/Jason. Official score release from composer Fred Mollin for the films Friday The 13th Part VII: The New Blood and Friday The 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan. Limited edition of 1,000 copies. Features music inspired by the film and one track by composer Steve Joblonsky from the film Friday The 13th.
What was the plot of Friday the 13th?
Its plot follows a group of teenage camp counselors who are murdered one by one by an unknown killer while attempting to re-open an abandoned summer camp.