"Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan" (1989) with Charlie Cotter, Nicholas Pepin & Laramy Wells

Start spreading the news... Jason is leaving Crystal Lake today!In this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, Tim Williams and guest co-hosts Charlie Cotter, Nicholas Pepin, and Laramy Wells punch their tickets for the SS Lazarus to discuss the eighth installment of the legendary slasher franchise: Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan.It’s the movie that promised the Big Apple but mostly delivered a big boat. They dive deep into the murky waters of this 1989 sequel to discuss the bizarre plot holes, the confusing geography, and the sheer absurdity of Jason Voorhees stalking Times Square.In this episode, they unpack:🚢 The "Manhattan" Myth: Discussing the infamous decision to set most of the film on a cruise ship (and Vancouver).💀 The Kills: From the "boxing match" to the toxic waste dip—they rank the unique death sequences.🎭 Jason's Evolution: How the character changed by the end of the 80s and the performance behind the mask.📉 The Franchise Fatigue: A look at the box office numbers and why this film put the series on hiatus.🎬 Trivia & Plot Holes: The teleporting Jason, the inexplicable toxic waste in the sewers, and more behind-the-scenes facts.Is this the film that jumped the shark, or is it a misunderstood campy classic? Grab your hockey mask and join the debate!Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:In the original script, when Jason arrives at the dock, a dog begins barking at him, prompting him to kick it. However, Kane Hodder, who portrayed Jason, felt that kicking the dog was excessive, leading to the scene being removed from the final cut.In the rooftop scene where Julius punches Jason, Kane Hodder, a renowned stuntman, instructed actor V.C. Dupree to deliver a powerful blow. Hodder aimed to ensure the punches appeared authentic. By the time they reached the iconic “knockout” shot, Dupree was so exhausted that the expression of defeat on his face was entirely genuine.In an interview with Fangoria Magazine (August 1989), Kane Hodder revealed that the vomiting scene in the final act was not a special effect. Instead, it was a real occurrence, as Hodder had consumed several pitchers of water beforehand.Sources:Wikipedia, IMDBSome sections were composed by ChatGPTWe'd love to hear your thoughts on our podcast! You can share your feedback with us via email or social media.Website - https://www.80sflickflashback.com/TeePublic Store - https://www.teepublic.com/user/eighties-flick-flashbackBuy Me A Coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/80sflickfbFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/80sflickflashbackpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/80sflickflashback/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@80sflickflashbackEmail - [email protected]