FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VIII REVIEW – We Wanted More Jason in Manhattan! - FIRST TIME WATCHING

The latest discussion centers on the film "Jason Takes Manhattan," which has drawn mixed reactions from the hosts. They express excitement about the setting, reminiscing about their past experiences in Manhattan, but quickly shift to critique the film's execution. The hosts note that while the opening scene on a houseboat was strong, the subsequent kills felt predictable and lacked creativity, with missed opportunities for more engaging scenarios.

A significant portion of the conversation addresses the film's darker themes, particularly scenes involving sexual assault and inappropriate teacher-student dynamics. The hosts find these elements jarring and out of place, especially given the franchise's previous tone, which they describe as more sex-positive and fun. They express disappointment that such serious topics were included without proper context, detracting from their enjoyment of the film.

As they reflect on the film's overall quality, the hosts agree that it fails to capture the charm of earlier entries in the franchise, particularly those set at Camp Crystal Lake. They express a desire to return to the camp setting, feeling that the shift to urban environments did not translate well for the series. The episode concludes with a sense of frustration, as the hosts grapple with the film's shortcomings and the implications for future installments in the franchise.

We Had Fun… But What Was That Ending?! Jackie Bonsignore & Paige Kimsey continue their first-time Friday the 13th marathon with a Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan reaction and full movie review! Jason Voorhees boards the S.S. Lazarus and stalks a graduating class on its voyage to New York City, turning their senior trip into a floating bloodbath. Jackie & Paige react to J.J.’s guitar kill, the sauna death, Julius boxing Jason on a rooftop, the legendary head punch, Jason confronting a boombox gang in Times Square, and the completely bizarre toxic-waste sewer ending!

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Written and directed by Rob Hedden (Friday the 13th: The Series, The Condor), Jason Takes Manhattan stars Jensen Daggett as Rennie Wickham (Major League: Back to the Minors, Home Improvement), Scott Reeves as Sean Robertson (The Young and the Restless, General Hospital), Kane Hodder as Jason Voorhees (Hatchet, Jason X), Peter Mark Richman as Charles McCulloch (Dynasty, Three’s Company), Kelly Hu as Eva Watanabe (The Scorpion King, X2: X-Men United), and Saffron Henderson as J.J. Jarrett (Dragon Ball Z, Ranma ½).

After the reaction, Jackie & Paige discuss Kane Hodder’s second performance as Jason, the movie’s unusual cruise-ship setting, how little time Jason actually spends in Manhattan, the over-the-top kills, the grimy late-’80s New York atmosphere, and how Part VIII compares with The New Blood.

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