| Posted by: Michael_myers at June 16, 2003, 5:04 am | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | | Friday the 13th 1980 Genre: badly acted cheesy slasher movie Rated: R Directed by: Sean S Cunningham Starring: Adrienne King, Laurie Bartham, Betsy Palmer, Jennine Tyler, Kevin Bacon Rating: ***/***** Plot crunch: A few teens hike up to camp crystal lake to fix up the cursed place, instead the smoke, drink and fuck- and you guessed it- get bumped off by an unseen assailant Critique: Chi chi chi, ha ha ha. The first in the seemingly endless Friday the 13th series is a delightful bit of fluff sure to entertain you for a few hours. It seems, I didn't know a good movier when I was first screeching at UrbanLegend23 for bashing the flick, I see it wasn't a good 10/10 movie like I had said. yes the movie makes no sense. yes it's pretty crappy, and yes it's so unbelievably cheesy you want to scream, but yes it is enjoyable. No it's not Gone with the Wind, or even Rocky Horror Picture Show, but it a far cry from the worst film ever (or even the worst of the series). The acting is over the top, and i hate Adrienne Kin... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: PackBacker at June 14, 2003, 10:34 am | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | | Worth bumping to the top as yesterday bore the title.... "Friday the 13th" 1980 8/10 Directed by: Sean S. Cunningham ("DeepStar Six") Written by: Victor Miller Starring: Adrienne King, Betsy Palmer, and a relatively unknown Kevin Bacon Makeup/effects by: Tom Savini ("Dawn of the Dead") Plot: Teenage camp counselors are mysteriously mudered at a camp with a grisly past history- two murders and a child drowning. Is there a curse upon the camp...and if so is it supernatural or just some run of the mill crazy? Review: In general, I concur with most of what Cyclonus posted in his review. I'm apt, though, to give points for historical nature/impact. Rightly or wrongly this film is deemed a "classic" of the horror genre, or more correctly the slasher subgenre. In truth I am not a fan of the series but I can respect the feel of this film, the impact it has had on the field of horror, and awe at inspiring 9 (and soon to be 10) sequels. That, my friends is pretty incredible rega... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: ilovemovies at May 13, 2003, 2:11 am | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by urbanlegend23 Bless you, ilovemovies. Its so great to have someone quote my review and not tell me how much of a raving idiot I am for giving such a classic, genre stating movie a low rating. I am eternally in your debt Well it is a cult classic, not a mainstream classic. So only a certain small group of people love it. Mainstream audiences know what an awful movie it is. And I'm extremely easy to please. I mean I liked Crossroads, The Adventure of Pluto Nash, Mission to Mars, Eye of the Beholder and Pay it Forward. So when I think a movie is crap it must be crap | | Static Link |
| Posted by: urbanlegend23 at May 13, 2003, 1:43 am | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | | Bless you, ilovemovies. Its so great to have someone quote my review and not tell me how much of a raving idiot I am for giving such a classic, genre stating movie a low rating. I am eternally in your debt | | Static Link |
| Posted by: ilovemovies at May 13, 2003, 1:24 am | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by urbanlegend23 FRIDAY THE 13TH RATING: 3/10 Starring: Adrienne King, Betsy Palmer, Laurie Bartram Director: Sean S. Cunningham Year of Release: 1980 Genre: Horror Reviewer: urbanlegend23 Ahahahahahahahahaha…phew…woah…okay, I’ll calm down. Sorry, I just got finished watching FRIDAY THE 13TH and I still can’t get over how funny it was. That was just by far the funniest comedy I’ve watched in a long time. Oh…what, you say? It’s meant to be a horror film? Even funnier! As much as I wanted to like this movie, I really just couldn’t bring myself to agree with the 4-star reviews that claim this movie to be “genre defining.” It defines comedy perfectly. But horror, as its intended genre is? No! I’ll just explain the comedy parts now – all of it. This is an endlessly unintentionally funny film, and that’s the only reason it kept me watching. FRIDAY THE 13TH is seriously so bad, corny, contrived, silly and predictable its funny. The part where Marcie is killed is one of the most laughable sc... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: RickySlade at May 12, 2003, 9:20 pm | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by urbanlegend23 [b]OK, first thing (and this isn't directed at RoboPredator) - THERE WOULD STILL BE FUCKING SLASHER MOVIES IF F13 HADN'T COME OUT!!!!! I agree. I think someone would of come up with the idea of a slahser film is f13 wasn't made. F13 was one of the first "MAINSTREAM" movies to use this idea. The other movies such as Scream and Urban Legend borrowed this idea of a killer murdering people. And f13 did the same thing. Otherwise, F13 was somewhat of a dissapointment for me. It's kind of lagging at parts and the beginning is slow. I don't slasher flicks will ever get old if they have the right amount of suspense. But F13 doesn't provide much suspense because you never actually see the murderer (until the end) and only see a camera doing the murders. It's an O.K. horror flick not a masterpiece. 7/10 | | Static Link |
| Posted by: urbanlegend23 at May 12, 2003, 12:06 am | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by RoboPredator Without it there would be no Scream,no Urban Legends (cough cough)and none of the horror franchises we have today. 9/10 OK, first thing (and this isn't directed at RoboPredator) - THERE WOULD STILL BE FUCKING SLASHER MOVIES IF F13 HADN'T COME OUT!!!!! Do you think someone wouldn't of thought of it if this piece of ass-fuck didn't come out? It's inevitable that someone would think of the genre just like they did twist-in-the-end movies and matrix-shoots. It was always going to come up. F13 has nothing to do with the franchises today! Second thing, and this is directed at RoboPredator - I DID NOT BASE MY FUCKING NAME ON THE MOVIE URBAN LEGEND!!! I don't even like that movie. I have stated on several ocassions that it has nothing to do with the movie and it is just a name goddamnit. And it strikes me as stupid when people say *coughcough* and there's a post right a-fuckin-bove them telling you I DID NOT BASE MY NAME ON THAT MOVIE!!! Jesus Christ. When this is bloody post... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: Cyclonus at January 2, 2003, 5:31 pm | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | | You know what the funny part is? I originally gave it a 4/10, but when I saw it for the second time, it seemed a lot better. In fact, with a few more plot complications (and a less cheesy ending), this could have been a 7, easily. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Michael_myers at December 23, 2002, 5:02 pm | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by ANTBond007 I love horror films, but I detest the original Friday the 13th (2/10). It's slow, clunky, boring, horrible acted, and horribly directed. I nearly fell asleep by the end, and wasn't scared in the slightest (myself being a person who was terrified of Michael Myers until I was 12). The sequels are mostly better, because they're at least fun. The original is a made-for-cash slasher film that embrasses what Black Christmas and Halloween started. And Romeo&Juliet -- did you just call Halloween pompous because it doesn't follow *current* slasher rules? Made for cash huh? Cunningham and the crew expected it to do well for a weekend or to, and then ust disappear not to appear on cinema for a while. Not made for cash. I personally like Halloween better, but Halloween I found more slow paced and boring then Friday the 13th. I found Black Christmas to be one of the worst movies I've ever seen, I in no way state that friday the 13th is the best slasher ever made, I am just sayin... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: Cyclonus at December 13, 2002, 12:56 am | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | | Friday the 13th (1980) Director: Sean S. Cunningham Cast: Adrienne King, Betsy Palmer, Harry Crosby, Laurie Bartram, Jeannine Taylor, Kevin Bacon, Mark Nelson, Robbi Morgan, Peter Brouwer, Walt Gorney Screenwriter: Victor Miller Producer: Sean S. Cunningham A Paramount Pictures release One of the difficulties in reviewing Friday the 13th is that like Halloween, the film has been imitated and ripped off numerous times, too often to look at it in a fresh light. As a matter of fact, this movie was made to cash in on the success of John Carpenter's film. Still, in the long run, this is actually one of the better 1980's slashers. Although it adheres to the traditional formula, it holds up better than much of the subgenre, including some of its own sequels. While the plot may be a bit thin, it does have a certain eerie, gritty atmosphere generally lacking in many other slashers. This is due in no small part to Sean S. Cunningham's effective lensing; in fact this may be the best-directed entry in the series. It did... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: urbanlegend23 at October 3, 2002, 7:29 pm | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | | I just watched this movie a couple of days ago at a friends place and I'm starting to kind of enjoy it. SOMEONE HELP!!! I'll get back to you guys. ahahaha *freaks out* | | Static Link |
| Posted by: urbanlegend23 at September 29, 2002, 10:25 pm | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | | I, urbanlegend23, the person who is, like, infamous for hating Friday the 13th has rented Friday the 13th Part 2. I have an urge to watch it but I don't know why. I don't know what to think but I am going to go and watch it and I will get back to you guys with my opinion in about an hour or two... Wish me luck! *Braces self for horrible film* | | Static Link |
| Posted by: moviefan! at September 23, 2002, 5:10 pm | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | | That rating is kind of harsh, but it is your opinion and that's all that matters to you. For me though, this is just a fun horror film to watch on Halloween. It's nowhere near perfect but considering its time, it didn't do too bad. I'd give it ***/***** | | Static Link |
| Posted by: RoboPredator at September 19, 2002, 9:44 pm | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | Friday the 13th is a movie that makes me feel very nostalgic fr the days when I was but a wee lad just begining my interest in the genre.It has such a rough charm to it I can't help but smile every time I watch it.Yes it isn't very original and not as ground breaking as Halloween or Black Christmas it is still in my opinion an american classic that really helped establish slashers as veritable franchises.Without it there would be no Scream,no Urban Legends (cough cough)and none of the horror franchises we have today.
God bless you Sean S. Cunningham, though it will never be considered as a true landmark in the world of cinema it will be remebered for its sheer,unapologetic rip off entertainment.
9/10 | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Jason Voorhees at September 16, 2002, 1:58 am | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: Originally Posted by ANTBond007: And Romeo&Juliet -- did you just call Halloween pompous because it doesn't follow *current* slasher rules?</font> I believe he's referring to how the film is so overly lauded... | | Static Link |
| Posted by: CeMeTaRy_GaTeS at September 15, 2002, 4:23 pm | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | Sure, the acting is bad. But the great directing and editing make up for the terrible acting. And I loved the camp setting and how Cunningham exploits it.
7.5/10 | | Static Link |
| Posted by: ANTBond007 at September 15, 2002, 3:45 pm | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | | I love horror films, but I detest the original Friday the 13th (2/10). It's slow, clunky, boring, horrible acted, and horribly directed. I nearly fell asleep by the end, and wasn't scared in the slightest (myself being a person who was terrified of Michael Myers until I was 12). The sequels are mostly better, because they're at least fun. The original is a made-for-cash slasher film that embrasses what Black Christmas and Halloween started. And Romeo&Juliet -- did you just call Halloween pompous because it doesn't follow *current* slasher rules? | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Kastman at September 14, 2002, 1:10 pm | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | | i give it a 5/10 while it wasnt scary at all, and you say it is predictable. YES NOW IT IS PREDICTABLE BUT BACK IN 1980 (WHEN IT WAS MADE) IT WASNT PREDICTABLE. I like the whole, mother being the killer thing but betsy palmer is a stupid crappy acting bitch head. However, I like the killing of Kevin Bacon and how Jason jumps out at the end. It didnt actually happened otherwise shed be dead. It happened because it shows he is there, which opens it up for sequels. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Jason Voorhees at September 14, 2002, 11:19 am | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | | No offense, but all you guys saying how much it ''sucked'' always seem to mention ''laughing my ass off'' ''or laughing the entire time''... Wouldn't that constitute an enjoyable time with the film? There is no such thing as bad laughter, you know. If I laugh that much during a movie, I give it a glowing review, regardless of whether the comedy was intentional or not | | Static Link |
| Posted by: The Claw at September 14, 2002, 12:54 am | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | Quote: Originally Posted by urbanlegend23:
I want to see the sequels which is strange because I hated the first one so much. But it looks like Jason is a much better killer than his mommy. What are you guys opinions of the sequels?</font> I thought they were so bad there funny. i enjoyed them on a cheese level, if you dont think while watching them most of them could be entertaining movies. at least alot better then this vastly overated piece of crap. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: urbanlegend23 at September 13, 2002, 10:55 pm | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | | I want to see the sequels which is strange because I hated the first one so much. But it looks like Jason is a much better killer than his mommy. What are you guys opinions of the sequels? | | Static Link |
| Posted by: The Claw at September 13, 2002, 9:38 pm | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | | I know im late and im just bumping up the post, not that anyone will bother reading what i wrote. this movie is bad, it's extremely boring and worthless, not even entertaining in it's badness. It's just bad. However I think the sequels are real fun. Still one of the most overated horror films ever. extrememly blah. i'd give it a 4.5 out of a possible ten, it has some sintenmental value and crazy ralph is pretty fucking cool. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: urbanlegend23 at August 2, 2002, 1:45 am | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | | [quote]<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Trash Bag Man: Quote: actually, you want to know what was a horrible movie? urban legend... Quote: </font> LOL...my name isn't about the movie, I agree it wasn't that great. But what the fuck is your problem? | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Trash Bag Man at August 1, 2002, 11:20 pm | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | Quote: Originally Posted by urbanlegend23:
FRIDAY THE 13TH
RATING: 3/10 Starring: Adrienne King, Betsy Palmer, Laurie Bartram
Director: Sean S. Cunningham
Year of Release: 1980
Genre: Horror
Reviewer: urbanlegend23 Ahahahahahahahahaha…phew…woah…okay, I’ll calm down. Sorry, I just got finished watching FRIDAY THE 13TH and I still can’t get over how funny it was. That was just by far the funniest comedy I’ve watched in a long time. Oh…what, you say? It’s meant to be a horror film? Even funnier! As much as I wanted to like this movie, I really just couldn’t bring myself to agree with the 4-star reviews that claim this movie to be “genre defining.” It defines comedy perfectly. But horror, as its intended genre is? No! I’ll just explain the comedy parts now – all of it. This is an endlessly unintentionally funny film, and that’s the only reason it kept me watching. FRIDAY THE 13TH is seriously so bad, corny, contrived, silly and predictable its funny. The part where Marcie is killed is one... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: Fergus at August 1, 2002, 3:57 pm | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | | "Trash Bag Man", there is one, and only one rule on this Discussion Board, and that is RESPECT. We advertise that when a new schmoe comes to the board that he/she read the rules and guidelines before they post. It is quite obvious that you have failed to do so. Your two-word comment was not only rude and insulting, but it was also unconstructive. It didn't add anything to the thread, nor did it explain why you felt that way, or why you decided to post such a comment. Now, this is the first time I've ever given out a warning, and I shouldn't have to, but frankly, you've earned it. This is your first official WARNING, and the only warning you will get while being on the boards. The next time you decide to insult, disrespect, etc. a fellow schmoe, you will find yourself banned from the boards. Thanks. P.S. -- Read the rules and guidelines here: http://www.joblo.com/rules.htm [This message has been edited by Fergus (edited 08-01-2002).] | | Static Link |
| Posted by: urbanlegend23 at July 29, 2002, 12:03 am | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | [quote]Originally posted by kubotakhan01:
[b] [quote]Originally posted by ICP RULZ:
[b]I agree,maby it wouldent be considerd excellent nowadyas,but back then in theater,it was awsome. No one would have expected it. I love it to death. One of my favs. I give it 8/10. P.S. I dont think those of you who are bashing it are horror fans,so you dont count. Our opinion counts. What the fuck would you know anyway? I love horror movies, some of my favourites are THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE, HALLOWEEN, SLEEPY HOLLOW and SCREAM. But FRIDAY THE 13TH sucks shit. So don't just make assumptions. Fuck! | | Static Link |
| Posted by: kubotakhan01 at July 28, 2002, 2:30 am | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | Quote: Originally Posted by ICP RULZ:
I agree,maby it wouldent be considerd excellent nowadyas,but back then in theater,it was awsome. No one would have expected it. I love it to death. One of my favs. I give it 8/10. P.S. I dont think those of you who are bashing it are horror fans,so you dont count. Peace</font> I am a HUGE horror fan. I love Halloween and the Thing and Hellraiser and hundreds of other horror flicks. I just think that F13 Sucks!!!!! | | Static Link |
| Posted by: ICP RULZ at July 27, 2002, 12:51 am | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | | I agree,maby it wouldent be considerd excellent nowadyas,but back then in theater,it was awsome. No one would have expected it. I love it to death. One of my favs. I give it 8/10. P.S. I dont think those of you who are bashing it are horror fans,so you dont count. Peace | | Static Link |
| Posted by: belial1134 at July 20, 2002, 2:21 am | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | | I just wonder how everyone would rank Friday the 13th if you just saw it in the theatres for the first time in 1980 - when 'suprise' endings wasn't expected, long before the Screams/I Know..Summer/Urban Legends etc.. My girlfriend said the same thing about Friday - being very funny and not the least bit scary, yet I still feel her, and perhaps others, would say differently if this was 22 years earlier. -Belial. ps: Friday 10/10 | | Static Link |
| Posted by: kubotakhan01 at July 18, 2002, 9:15 pm | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | | To this day, I can't understand why those movies are so popular!!! The first F13 was horrible, totally laughable! How the hell did the creators of these flicks convince the studios for money to make 10( i have to commend them on that.)after the first one was so shitty?!! Friday the 13th films are trash. Maybe now in the aftermath of Jason X, studios will realize that. RATING 0/10 | | Static Link |
| Posted by: urbanlegend23 at July 16, 2002, 11:48 pm | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | | Quote: <font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2"> PS, urbanlegend I cant believe you didn't think the Showdown between King and Palmer wasn't GREAT.</font> It was stupid. Very laughable. Its like, oh, shit! Someone is trying to kill me! I'l just go and sit by a lake and wait for her to come after me! Betsy Palmer was horrible (Kill her mummy...kill her! - so dumb) and Adrienne King has no business being an actress. The beheading was the absolute maximum of hilarity of hilarity in the movie. I can safely say that end scene was just totally hilarious! It was so fake-looking, random and over-cheesed. A terrible ending to a terrible movie. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: Fergus at July 16, 2002, 4:32 pm | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | | Pleeeease, Halloween bored me to tears the first time I saw it (basically because its been copied beyond belief), and its first sequel is clumsy and dumber than Friday the 13th. Now for some background info. I bought this film without first having seen it, but because it had heard both good and bad things about it, so I decided to judge for myself. Number 1, this film, I don't think, was ever made to be taken too seriously. I agree, this movie is badly acted, and written, except by Betsy Palmer who gives a great psychotic performance. Now, there are two reasons, and two reasons only, as to why I like this movie in the least bit. I love the creepy mood and atmosphere. And, I love to creative death sequences. Those are the only two things going for it. The run-down/deserted camp setting is great, and adds a certain air of mystery to the film. The main reason I liked that is because i live in a desert. Forests are cool to me because I never see them. The death sequences are creepy, yet cool. And I'm not a fan o... | | Read Entire Entry |
| Posted by: movielover-9 at July 16, 2002, 10:36 am | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | | Even as entertainment its just dumb!!!!!!!! The performances felt like they were being read off of their cue cards and BADLY. How do you give it a 10/10? I don't see what other people saw in it. Halloween was wayyy better. Even Halloween 2 was better. [This message has been edited by movielover-9 (edited 07-16-2002).] | | Static Link |
| Posted by: urbanlegend23 at July 15, 2002, 7:41 pm | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | Quote: Originally Posted by Romero&Juliet:
I'd Swear you and cyclonus both work for the Paramount trash friday th 13th campaign.. IMO this is the better of the first gen slashers. I'm sorry you cant just appreciate it for what it is. </font> What is it exactly?
I seriously found it hard to find any redeeming qualities in the movie. Sure its an 80's horror movies and killing is everything...but for me it lacked a good conclusion, plausible performances, style, interest and overall it just sucked the big one. Care to expand on the movie? Maybe a small review or a rating ? Thanks. | | Static Link |
| Posted by: movielover-9 at July 13, 2002, 3:43 pm | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | | If you like a film with killing and gore[and nothing else important]this is probably for you. If you like elements other than this, look elsewhere. This movie was so laughable it hurt. The acting was soooooooo cheesy. What about the part where the girl finds the weapon in the trunk and says "What is going on?". Everyone's disappearing, you find a dangerous weapon in a trunk and you ask what's going on ?!? Does this girl have the IQ of a stump? 3.5/10 or D+ [This message has been edited by movielover-9 (edited 07-13-2002).] | | Static Link |
| Posted by: XCoRyX at July 13, 2002, 1:51 pm | | Topic: Friday the 13th (1980) -----> Rating: 3/10 Forum: JoBlo | | The first of the 10 series classic saga....original,spooky and eerie,but not my favorite of the series as odd as it may sound to yous...infact,i didnt even enjoy it as much as i would have thought i would have.i overall maybe give it a 6/10. | | Static Link |
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