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The Friday the 13th film franchise is a chilling saga centered around the cursed Camp Crystal Lake and the supernatural serial killer Jason Voorhees. Known for his iconic hockey mask and relentless brutality, Jason is a nigh-indestructible force driven by vengeance. The series follows different groups of teenagers who encounter Jason, leading to gruesome fates. Spanning several decades and various settings, from Camp Crystal Lake to the bustling streets of Manhattan, the franchise combines supernatural elements with slasher horror.

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Friday the 13th (1980) Movie Poster
Friday the 13th
Movie(s)
Friday the 13th (1980), Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981), Friday the 13th Part 3 (1982), Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984), Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985), Friday the 13th Part 6: Jason Lives, Friday the 13th Part 7: The New Blood, Friday the 13th Part 8: Jason Takes Manhattan, Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993), Jason X (2001), Freddy vs. Jason (2003), Friday the 13th
First Film
Friday the 13th (1980)
Latest Film
Friday the 13th
First TV Show
Friday the 13th: The Series (1987)
Latest TV Show
Friday the 13th: The Series (1987)
TV Shows
Crystal Lake

First Episode Air Date
September 28, 1987
Cast
Betsy Palmer, Adrienne King, Kevin Bacon, Ari Lehman, Derek Mears, C.J. Graham, Kane Hodder, Thom Mathews, Corey Feldman, Jennifer Cooke, Amy Steel, John D. LeMay, Jensen Daggett, Kimberly Beck
TV Show(s)
Friday the 13th: The Series (1987)
Character(s)
Pamela Voorhees, Alice Hardy, Jack Burrell, Jason Voorhees, Tommy Jarvis, Megan Garris, Ginny Field, Steven Freeman, Rennie Wickham
Video Game(s)
Friday the 13th (1989), Friday the 13th: The Game (2017)

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