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

After Jason kills most of the passengers, the survivors escape on a life raft.

Rob Hedden originally wanted much more of the film to take place in New York.

Most of the "Manhattan" scenes were actually filmed in Vancouver, Canada, due to budget constraints. Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhatta...

Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan is the 1989 slasher film that famously took the hockey-masked killer out of the woods and into the big city. While polarizing among fans, it remains a cult classic for its ambitious premise and memorable kills. 🚢 The Plot: From Crystal Lake to NYC

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

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

Many fans consider Hodder’s performance in this film to be his best as Jason. Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan

The film begins with Jason Voorhees being accidentally resurrected by a boat's anchor hitting an underwater power cable. He hitches a ride on the Lazarus , a cruise ship carrying a graduating high school class to New York City.