Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)

Send us Fan MailThis week we’re taking a boat ride to New York City with Friday the 13th Part 8: Jason Takes Manhattan. We discuss the absurdity of the film's plot, the mishandling of Jason in a city setting, and the film's questionable production choices. In this episode's b-side, we delve into the requirements of U.S. Navy swim qualifications, question the franchise's consistency, and speculate on a potential reboot. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 29:08.Mentioned in the EpisodeWatch the MovieWatch on Prime VideoOther Streaming OptionsMain EpisodeDiscussion | Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)Crystal Lake Memories - BookCrystal Lake Memories: Complete History of Friday the 13th [Blu-ray]Complete Friday the 13th Collection [Blu-ray]Friday the 13th - 8 Movie Collection [Limited Edition Steelbook]Previous Episodes127: Friday the 13th Part III (1982)167: Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984)213: Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985)254: Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986)295: Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988)B-sideJohn Wayne - Swimming LessonSupport the showThanks for listening to Hack or Slash! Want more from the show? Join us on Patreon for extended episodes, bonus reviews, B-sides, watchalongs, behind-the-scenes extras, and more ways to help keep the show alive and slashing.Support us on PatreonYou can also hang out with us between episodes in our community spaces. Join the Discord for watch parties, episode discussions, horror recommendations, and general spooky nonsense.Join our DiscordFollow Hack or Slash:WebsiteYouTubeRedditInstagramTikTokHave thoughts on this week’s movie? Leave a comment, send us a voicemail, or tag us online. We love hearing your thoughts on the movies we cover.Happy slashing!Music Credits: "Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton