Summer camp takes a terrifying turn as So Many Sequels wraps up “Summer Camp Month” with one of the most iconic horror movies of all time—Friday the 13th (1980). The gang dives into the film’s shocking twist (spoiler: it’s NOT Jason), its legacy as a low-budget smash hit, and why it launched a decades-long franchise despite barely resembling the version of Friday the 13th most fans remember today.
We talk slasher tropes, the slow-burn scares, and how the film plays differently when you view it as a camp movie versus a horror movie. Plus, we explore its surprising restraint, POV shots, Kevin Bacon’s early role, and that jaw-dropping decapitation. Whether you love ‘80s horror or you're a curious first-timer, this one’s a scream.
🎥 In this episode of So Many Sequels, we discuss:
🧑🍳 Why this horror film is surprisingly quiet, creepy, and restrained
🎭 How Mrs. Voorhees steals the spotlight with a late-act twist
👻 Jason without the hockey mask—and what that dream ending meant
🩸 The film’s low gore, low budget, and massive box office payoff
🪦 POV kills, strip Monopoly, and which deaths shocked us most
Did this movie deserve 12 sequels and a reboot? Or did it become a parody of itself? Comment with your favorite kill or your favorite Friday the 13th sequel!
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