Friday the 13th (1980)

find on ►

Buy from Amazon Buy or Rent on iTunes Find on Netflix

1830
Global Ranking

Wins 44%
of its Matchups

9187
Total Users
Who've Ranked It

107924
Total Times Ranked

32
Have It At #1

252
Have It In Their Top 20

They were warned...They are doomed...And on Friday the 13th, nothing will save them.

Directed By Sean S. Cunningham Starring Adrienne King • Walt Gorney • Betsy Palmer • Kevin Bacon • Ari Lehman Genres Horror • Mystery • Slasher Film • Teen Movie • Thriller Studios &
Franchises Friday The 13th • Shout! Factory • Scream Factory • Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture Nominated • Complex's 50 Indie Movies You Need to See Before You Die • They Shoot Zombies, Don't They? Top 1000 Horror Movies Release Info 1980-05-09T00:00:00Z May 9, 1980
Color • 95 minutes R Rated R see more films from 1980 ► see more about this film on our blog ►

MOST RECENT MATCHUP DISCUSSION

Friday the 13th Part II vs. Friday the 13th

Wade92 said on Wednesday

"Both are highlights in the franchise. Personally, I prefer the original ever so slightly" more ►

Read all 12 comments ►

see all the most recent matchups for this movie ►

Comments (4)

cheesydog1 on 3/31/2014 Reply · Like · (1 like)

Friday the 13th is what got me into Horror and into other movies also I'll always love it

1 person liked this √

cheesydog1 on 4/19/2014 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

With the scariest score ever

0 people liked this √

cheesydog1 on 4/20/2014 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

And the scariest film I've ever seen

0 people liked this √

IloveMovie243 on 6/12/2021 Reply · Like · (0 likes)

Despite starting possibly the most famous horror franchise, this movie is largely underrated as everyone just remembers the sequels or “it aged very poorly”. The characters feel so fresh and fun to watch (with pretty decent acting!); which only makes it more scary and tense when they’re in danger. The score is absolutely classic, causing chills and giving off a big pressure, only showing up when the killer is ‘on screen’, and of course the classic “ki ki ki ma ma ma”. Not to forget the excellent pacing, able to build up tension while not dragging itself in the dirt. And the way the movie is shot is great, everything is looks so peaceful, but always making you check the background just in case, and having decently iconic frames. And the ending is just fantastic and thrilling, but I won’t go into why as you should see it yourself. The more I think about this movie I love it, it’s just a true classic that 100% holds up and a must-watch for any horror fan. 9.7/10 (Yes, I really think it’s THAT good.)

0 people liked this √

ON AMAZON