Friday The - 13th Part Viii: Jason Takes Manhatta...

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

It was the lowest-grossing film in the series at the time, leading Paramount to sell the rights to New Line Cinema. 🪓 Why It’s a Cult Favorite Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhatta...

Most of the "Manhattan" scenes were actually filmed in Vancouver, Canada, due to budget constraints. Rob Hedden originally wanted much more of the

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. Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhatta...