Pre-Order Friday The 13th (1980) (4k UHD) Available for Preorder (1 Viewer)

[Ronald Epstein]

This year, Friday the 13th is your lucky day!
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FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 3
In celebration of its 40th anniversary in 2022, Friday the 13th Part 3 is now available in a Limited-Edition Blu-ray™ SteelBook®. This killer edition includes the 2D version of the film, which was remastered in 2020 from original film elements, along with access to a digital copy of the film and a host of previously released bonus content.

In this installment, a new crop of campers plays a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with the maniacal Jason, who acquires what will become his iconic mask from an unlucky victim.


FRIDAY THE 13TH
In addition, the original Friday the 13th comes to 4K Ultra HD on September 13, 2022, in time for Halloween viewing. One of the most iconic horror films of all time, Friday the 13th launched the long-running and wildly popular franchise, which has grossed over $466 million worldwide. The 4K Ultra HD release features HDR-10 and Dolby Vision® and includes both the theatrical and unrated versions of the film, access to a digital copy, and extensive legacy bonus content.

The thrills start when a new owner and several young counselors gather to reopen Camp Crystal Lake, despite locals’ warnings that the place has a “death curse.” One by one, they find out how unlucky Friday the 13th can be as they are stalked by a violent killer.

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[Kent K H]

Neat! I never did get the blu rays, so I'm tempted, but I'm thinking of holding on for a set. Might depend on the price point after it drops.

 

[Lord Dalek]

Will be interesting to see if ye olde perceptible improvement arguement plays a role in comparison with the Shout Factory release.

 

[Ronald Epstein]

Official press release added to top post

 

[Malcolm R]

They spent $1.98 to make this film. I'm not sure there's anything here that can be improved from blu-ray, or would shine in UHD?

 

[darkrock17]

They spent $1.98 to make this film. I'm not sure there's anything here that can be improved from blu-ray, or would shine in UHD?

The film was made for $550,000

 

[Malcolm R]

So I was close.

 

[Stephen_J_H]

They spent $1.98 to make this film. I'm not sure there's anything here that can be improved from blu-ray, or would shine in UHD?

The film was made for $550,000

It's a figure of speech. FWIW: $550,000 in 1980 is now worth $1.9 million. That being said, it can be argued that the original F13 with its original production values, could be made for under $100,000. Point is, F13 is a cheap movie, and 4K will likely offer little benefit. Here's hoping they don't remove all the grain like Paramount did with The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.

 

[Robert Harris]

There is lots of spare grain to go around.

 

[Robert Harris]

Finally, F13 arrives on home video

 

[Malcolm R]

I'll be waiting for the "A Few Words..." about this one before I buy.

 

[darkrock17]

It's a figure of speech. FWIW: $550,000 in 1980 is now worth $1.9 million. That being said, it can be argued that the original F13 with its original production values, could be made for under $100,000. Point is, F13 is a cheap movie, and 4K will likely offer little benefit. Here's hoping they don't remove all the grain like Paramount did with The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.

The original Halloween and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre were both made cheaply and they both apparently look good in 4K, so it could be down to viewer preference.

 

[JoshZ]

They spent $1.98 to make this film. I'm not sure there's anything here that can be improved from blu-ray, or would shine in UHD?

The film was made for $550,000

Yes, but that budget breakdown went:

$500,000.00 - Money laundered for organized crime.
$49,998.02 - Recreational drug budget for cast and crew.
$1.98 - Production of movie.

 

[darkrock17]

Yes, but that budget breakdown went:

$500,000.00 - Money laundered for organized crime.
$49,998.02 - Recreational drug budget for cast and crew.
$1.98 - Production of movie.

You got The Blues Brothers mixed up, as both films came out in 1980.

 

[Josh Steinberg]

Cocaine and stunt car budgets much higher on Blues Brothers.

 

[Kent K H]

They spent $1.98 to make this film. I'm not sure there's anything here that can be improved from blu-ray, or would shine in UHD?

You say that, but I'm going to be first in line for the 4K releases of Bad Taste and Dead Alive.

 

[Lord Dalek]

It's a figure of speech. FWIW: $550,000 in 1980 is now worth $1.9 million. That being said, it can be argued that the original F13 with its original production values, could be made for under $100,000. Point is, F13 is a cheap movie, and 4K will likely offer little benefit. Here's hoping they don't remove all the grain like Paramount did with The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.

Yes it would not surprise me if the film looks barely better than the Shout!Factory release due to its poverty row production values. HDR pass excluded.

 

[darkrock17]

Yes it would not surprise me if the film looks barely better than the Shout!Factory release due to its poverty row production values. HDR pass excluded.

This film didn't have anywhere Roger Corman films had, both himself and Ed Wood were the kings of poverty row films.

 

[TravisR]

I was hoping that Shout would release these simply because they'd put out the first 4 or even all 8 of Paramount's F13 movies. With Paramount, it'll take forever if they even release them all.

Here's hoping they don't remove all the grain like Paramount did with The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance.

I said it in the Liberty Valance thread but I'll say it here too- I'm thinking the cruel irony will be that Paramount will get F13 right after doing wrong by other more... highly regarded movies.

 

[Malcolm R]

I said it in the Liberty Valance thread but I'll say it here too- I'm thinking the cruel irony will be that Paramount will get F13 right after doing wrong by other more... highly regarded movies.

Possibly for that exact reason they may stumble into a nice looking film. It's not as prestigious as LV, so they likely won't spend as much money and time futzing around with processing the master to get their "signature look".