VHS Vault: Friday the 13th Part 3 (1982)

"A New Dimension In Terror"

Get ready for a full dose of 80s horror in three dimensions. Friday the 13th Part III took Crystal Lake to the next level, literally jumping off the screen with blood, guts, and 3D gags that defined the decade. 

This is the film where Jason Voorhees claimed his legendary hockey mask, turning a backwoods killer into a pop-culture icon. 

I still get a kick out of spotting the 3D effects; they add a playfulness to an already brutally fun slasher. What’s more 80s than mayhem coming right at your face?

🎬  Vault Fact File

• Title: Friday the 13th Part III
• Year: 1982
• Director: Steve Miner
• Runtime: 95 minutes
• Rating: R
• Tagline(s): “A New Dimension in Terror.”
• Studio / Distribution: Paramount Pictures
• Cast: Dana Kimmell, Paul Kratka, Richard Brooker
• Fun Fact: The 3D gimmick was so elaborate that many theaters had to install new projection systems to show it properly.
• Extra Trivia: This was the first film where Jason wore his now-iconic hockey mask—a random prop that became horror history.
• Legacy: Cemented the series as the king of 80s slasher franchises and inspired a wave of 3D horror flicks through the decade.

⏪ Rewind or Fast Forward?

Rewind. Between the disco intro, 3D kills, and campy fun, this one’s pure VHS-era joy. It’s not scary—it’s *spectacle*, and that’s what makes it timeless.

⚡ Watch It

Stream Friday the 13th Part 3 on Amazon and experience this 80s slasher classic in all its retro glory.

Original Friday the 13th part 3 Trailer

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Craving more 80s horror mayhem? Check out Hellraiser (1987) or dig deeper into the shadows of the VHS Vault.