Friday The 13th Part Viii: Jason Takes Manhatta... May 2026

Julius Gaw tries to fight Jason on a rooftop, landing dozens of punches before Jason takes his head off with a single swing.

It was the lowest-grossing film in the series at the time, leading Paramount to sell the rights to New Line Cinema. 🪓 Why It’s a Cult Favorite Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhatta...

Jason kicks a gang's radio in an alleyway, scaring them off just by lifting his mask. Julius Gaw tries to fight Jason on a

It perfectly captures the "gritty city" vibe of 1980s cinema. It perfectly captures the "gritty city" vibe of 1980s cinema

Jason stalks the students through the narrow corridors of the ship.

The famous shot of Jason standing in the middle of a neon-lit Times Square, looking at a billboard of his own mask.

The film ends with a controversial "toxic waste" flood in the sewers that reverts Jason to a child. 🎬 Production Facts