
Inspired by the critically-acclaimed book, Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th takes viewers behind the mask on an epic journey into the making of the landmark horror series, from its humble beginnings in 1980 at a New Jersey summer camp, to the blockbuster release of its 2009 "reboot." Combining hundreds of rare and never-before-seen photographs, film clips, outtakes, archival documents, conceptual art, and behind-the-scenes footage, and featuring ... (Full plot summary below)
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Inspired by the critically-acclaimed book, Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th takes viewers behind the mask on an epic journey into the making of the landmark horror series, from its humble beginnings in 1980 at a New Jersey summer camp, to the blockbuster release of its 2009 "reboot." Combining hundreds of rare and never-before-seen photographs, film clips, outtakes, archival documents, conceptual art, and behind-the-scenes footage, and featuring interviews with more than 150 cast and crew members spanning all twelve films and the television series, Crystal Lake Memories is the ultimate tribute to one of horror's most iconic and enduring series.
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| User ReviewAnatoly SExcellent doc by the same folks who did Never Sleep Again. Probably a bit too in depth for casual fans but if you share more than a passing interest in the cinematic exploits of the Voorhees clan go and check this out. It just makes me wish we could see them all fully uncut and how they were intended. |
| User ReviewRyan VA gargantuan effort! People who have never done interviews before (and are still above the grass) are tracked down for the very first time, to share their recollections on an oft maligned series. As a diehard Friday the 13th fan, this nearly 7 hour documentary was a real treat. |
| User ReviewJohn CThe greatest horror documentary of all time right next to "Never Sleep Again: the Elm Street Legacy", which are both perfect Halloween treats for horror fans |
| User ReviewLee RAt over 6 hours long this documentary is only for hardcore fans of the series. Luckily for me I am that fan. Far more in depth and interesting than previous doc His name was Jason. |
| User ReviewOscar TUn documental hecho para fans y entusiastas de la saga Friday the 13th, lleno de anecdotas, curiosidades y mucha historia sobre uno de los mas importantes iconos del horror del cine. |
| User ReviewDillon Lgreat doc on one of the greatest horror franchises |
| User ReviewJohnathon WSuperb documentary that equals, if not surpasses, "Never Sleep Again", as one of the best films about a horror franchise ever made. It helps that one of the directors, Daniel Farrands, of "Never Sleep Again" worked on this one, and he & the other filmmakers deliver the same level of care & attention. They get a great cross section of the cast & crew who worked on the films (including Corey Feldman, who serves as the narrator), all who give honest assessments of their work, from crew fights to how some films don't quite measure up (V & VIII don't fair well). They even cover the TV series & remake, and how much it's effected pop culture in general (yes, that infamous NES game gets a mention). The caveat is that at nearly 7 hours, this, like "Never Sleep Again", is not for people new to the series. However, for fans of "Friday the 13th" & Jason, this is a must watch, as you will learn everything you ever wanted to know (and some things you didn't) about one of the great horror franchises of all time. |
| User ReviewAlex rA few years ago, a documentary on the Friday the 13th franchise surfaced under the title of His Name Was Jason. Though entertaining and very well done, it was a little short in terms of content and it didn't go in depth with the history of the franchise. Peter M. Bracke wrote the definitive work on the series and director Daniel Farrands who also helmed His Name Was Jason and Never Sleep Again adapts Bracke's book to the screen. The result is a very impressive documentary that goes really in depth to the series. If you really enjoy the films, then this is the documentary to watch. His Name Was Jason was very good in what it tried to do, but this is the superior film. Very much like Bracke's book, this gives fans the complete story about the legendary franchise. The film runs for over 4 hours, thus it covers plenty of ground. Fans of the series will very much enjoy this and it gives them exactly what they want. Many of the cast from every entry in the Friday the 13th are interviewed along with the filmmakers and they give their memories on making the movies. What I love about the documentary is that it gives the series more credibility as good films due to the fact that many people easily dismissed them as just Slasher films. The films were made with passion, dedication and heart. You really get to see that by hearing the actors and filmmakers talk about their experiences. Crystal Lake Memories is a terrific documentary and far better than His Name was Jason. For fans that were disappointed by that film, and wanted more, you'll definitely get more Friday the 13th history with this film. As it stands, this is the definitive film on the series, and it is a must see for horror fans. |
| User ReviewAaron BBrilliant look at every aspect of making the films. A Friday lover's dream! |
| User ReviewJay LAmazingly extensive collection of interviews, behind the scenes footage and insight into one of the biggest horror franchises of all time. If you are even remotely interested in horror cinema history, you will be glued. |
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th