Friday The 13th Part Viii: Jason Takes Manhatta... May 2026

The film leans into the absurdity of the premise more than previous entries.

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...

Despite its title, the majority of the film takes place on the boat, but the New York scenes offer some of the franchise's most iconic imagery. The film leans into the absurdity of the

The famous shot of Jason standing in the middle of a neon-lit Times Square, looking at a billboard of his own mask. Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhatta...