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Friday the 13th Part III (1982)

โ€œA new dimension in terrorโ€ฆโ€

5.9/10 ยท 1,666 votes 1h 35m r ThrillerHorror

#38 of 41 films from 1982 #2056 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Steve Miner ยท Written by Victor Miller, Ron Kurz, Petru Popescu, Carol Watson

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Overview

An idyllic summer turns into a nightmare of unspeakable terror for yet another group of naรฏve friends. Ignoring Camp Crystal Lake's bloody legacy, one by one they fall victim to the maniacal Jason, who stalks them at every turn...

Cast

Dana Kimmellas Chris Higgins
Catherine Parksas Vera Sanchez
Richard Brookeras Jason
Tracie Savageas Debbie
David Wileyas Abel
Rachel Howardas Chili
Anne Gaybisas Cashier
Larry Zerneras Shelly
Paul Kratkaas Rick
Jeffrey Rogersas Andy
Steve Mineras Newscaster
David Katimsas Chuck
Kevin O'Brienas Loco
Nick Savageas Ali

Facts

Release dateAugust 13, 1982
Runtime95 min (1h 35m) โ€” shorter as the 1982 average of 110 min
GenresThriller, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$2,300,000
Box office$36,697,702 (16.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0083972

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Questions

How long is Friday the 13th Part III?
Friday the 13th Part III runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Is Friday the 13th Part III worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.9/10 across 1,666 votes, which places it #38 of 41 films released in 1982 in this index (top 10%) and #2056 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Friday the 13th Part III?
Friday the 13th Part III was directed by Steve Miner. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Forever Young (1992), Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981), House (1985).
Who stars in Friday the 13th Part III?
Dana Kimmell as Chris Higgins; Catherine Parks as Vera Sanchez; Richard Brooker as Jason; Tracie Savage as Debbie; David Wiley as Abel; Rachel Howard as Chili.
What is Friday the 13th Part III rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Friday the 13th Part III?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/48199.

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