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| Friday The 13th The Plot A group of camp counselors take a trip out to Crystal Lake to get it ready for its reopening. However, this turns out to be a bad idea, as one by one they are each picked off. Just who is behind it all? The Movie We all know about the "Friday the 13th" series. We know about Jason Voorhees, and how he stalks the grounds of camp Crystal Lake in his hockey mask. However, if you haven't seen the first three film's in the series, you might be a little surprised in what you find. What that is? ***SPOILERS*** Well, first off Jason isn't even the killer in the first film. He is in the second, but he dons a potato sack on his head. And it's not even until the third film when he discovers his hockey mask trademark. So it's interesting to think about the fact that, for a series that has become so big, with a character that has become what the series is all about, Jason Voorhees (as the grown-up murderer) isn't even a part of this movie. Just something to ponder. ***END SPOILERS*** With "Friday the 13th" being one of the most recognized slasher series in the genre, I'm willing to say with surprise that this particular movie, "Friday the 13th", goes above and beyond what happens in the later entries. Not only is some of the major content different, the film is not centered on the killings. You must remember, when people first saw this film, they didn't know anything about the legend of Jason Voorhees, so didn't know what to expect. What they found when they watched this film was essentially, a murder mystery. The atmosphere of the movie is key here. One of the most frightening settings you can have is a forest. And that's exactly what "Friday the 13th" makes you eat up. Tons of shots of the cruel, stormy, empty, dark forest. A place where anything could wander in. Throw in the fantastic score by Harry Manfredini, and you've got yourself a tense movie on your hands. I give credit to Sean S, Cunningham for creating this mood. Now don't get me wrong, the murders are also a major player in this movie. They have to be. Especially when you consider the fact that effects maestro Tom Savini is laying the groundwork when it comes to the special effects and make-up. It's not one of his best movies, in terms of effects, but it's definitely got some crowd pleasing moments. All in all, this is easily my favorite "Friday the 13th" film. Die-hards of the others in the series may be slightly let down, but will probably find enough fun things to enjoy themselves. For the most casual and most hardcore of horror fans, you'll probably enjoy this film. Gorehounds will find some goodies awaiting them. Overall it's a real solid film. The DVD The paramount release of this DVD is pretty lacking. The visual transfer leaves much to be desired. You can see many scratches, and at times the movie is just too dark. The audio transfer is nothing special but is nothing to be ashamed of either. The extras are also pretty poor. You get a theatrical trailer, and that's it.
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