Friday the 13th Part III (1982)
A summer getaway becomes a relentless nightmare as friends face unspeakable terror from a maniacal stalker.
An idyllic summer turns into a nightmare of unspeakable terror for yet another group of naïve friends. Ignoring Camp Crystal Lake's bloody legacy, one by one they fall victim to the maniacal Jason, who stalks them at every turn...
How intense is Friday the 13th Part III?
Friday the 13th Part III is properly scary, with graphic gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Friday the 13th Part III feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittychilling
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Friday the 13th Part III
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Is Friday the 13th Part III for you?
Is Friday the 13th Part III scary?
Yes, properly. Friday the 13th Part III is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Friday the 13th Part III gory or violent?
Graphic gore (2 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Friday the 13th Part III sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Friday the 13th Part III OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 2, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Friday the 13th Part III?
Friday the 13th Part III runs 1h 35m.
Where can I stream Friday the 13th Part III?
Friday the 13th Part III is streaming on Paramount+.
Does Friday the 13th Part III have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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