Friday the 13th
Movie Details:
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Horror, Mystery, Thriller |
| Release date | May 9, 1980 (United States) |
| Running time | 1hr 35min |
| Age rating | R |
| Starring | Betsy Palmer Adrienne King Harry Crosby Laurie Bartram Mark Nelson Jeannine Taylor Robbi Morgan Kevin Bacon |
| Directed by | Sean S. Cunningham |
| Written by | Victor Miller |
| Produced by | Sean S. Cunningham |
| Cinematography by | Barry Abrams |
| Edited by | Bill Freda |
| Music by | Harry Manfredini |
| Production Company | Georgetown Productions Inc. |
| Distributor | Paramount Pictures (United States) Warner Bros. (International) |
Cast & Characters:
- Adrienne King as Alice
- Harry Crosby as Bill
- Jeannine Taylor as Marcie
- Laurie Bartram as Brenda
- Kevin Bacon as Jack
- Mark Nelson as Ned
- Robbi Morgan as Annie
- Peter Brouwer as Steve Christy
- Rex Everhart as The Truck Driver
- Ronn Carroll as Sgt. Tierney
- Walt Gorney as Crazy Ralph
- Willie Adams as Barry
- Debra S. Hayes as Claudette
- Sally Anne Golden as Sandy
- Betsy Palmer as Mrs. Voorhees
- Ari Lehman as Jason
Storyline:
In 1957, a young boy named Jason drowns in a lake near Camp Crystal Lake. The next year, two counselors are murdered. In 1980, a descendant of the original owners reopens Camp Crystal Lake with some counselors’ help. The counselors gets killed one by one by a mysterious person. Could it be Jason, out for revenge?
About Movie:
Friday the 13th is an iconic American independent slasher film directed by Sean S. Cunningham and written by Victor Miller. It stars Betsy Palmer, Adrienne King, Harry Crosby, Laurie Bartram, Mark Nelson, Jeannine Taylor, Robbi Morgan, and Kevin Bacon.
Inspired by the success of Halloween (1978), Cunningham began production by advertising the film while the script was still being written.
Filming took place in September 1979 in Warren County, New Jersey, with many scenes shot at the Boy Scout camp Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco in Hardwick. The budget was modest, around $550,000.
Paramount Pictures acquired the U.S. distribution rights after a bidding war, while Warner Bros. secured the international rights.
The film’s production featured some controversy, including a scene where a live snake was killed, which sparked criticism. During the filming of fight sequences between Palmer and King, Palmer’s theater background led to a well-rehearsed and intense performance.
Released on May 9, 1980, Friday the 13th became a massive box office hit, grossing $59.8 million worldwide. Though critics were split, with some praising the cinematography and score and others criticizing the graphic violence, the film became a cult classic. It paved the way for a long-running franchise, including multiple sequels, a crossover with A Nightmare on Elm Street, and a 2009 reboot. Its direct sequel, Friday the 13th Part 2, was released in 1981.
Budget & Box Office Collection:
| Budget | $550,000 |
| Domestic Opening | $5,816,321 |
| Worldwide Collection | $59.8 million |