Horror History: The Original FRIDAY THE 13TH is Now 41 Years Old
The original FRIDAY THE 13TH was released on this day in 1980--and horror has never been the same!
One of the most storied franchises in horror history began on this day in 1980. We’re talking about
Friday the 13th, a film that turned summer camps into ground zero for psychotic mayhem; a film that spawned 10 sequels including the infamous
Nightmare on Elm Street crossover
Freddy vs. Jason plus a reboot in 2009; a film that has been the subject of numerous documentaries and even a had a hit video game; a film that still enjoys a fervent fan base chomping at the bit for another installment.