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Friday the 13th
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Sean S. Cunningham. With Adrienne King, Jeannine Taylor, Robbi Morgan.
6.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Camp counselors are stalked and murdered by an unknown assailant while trying to reopen a summer camp that was the site of a child's drowning.
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6.4/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTCamp counselors are stalked and murdered by an unknown assailant while trying to reopen a summer camp that was the site of a child's drowning.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Friday the 13th.
MoviHero lists May 9, 1980 as the release date for Friday the 13th. Sean S. Cunningham is the listed director. The listed cast includes Adrienne King as Alice, Jeannine Taylor as Marcie, Robbi Morgan as Annie, Kevin Bacon as Jack. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 9, 1980
GenresHorror
Runtime1h 35m
DirectorSean S. Cunningham
CastAdrienne King as Alice, Jeannine Taylor as Marcie, Robbi Morgan as Annie, Kevin Bacon as Jack
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Friday the 13th right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Friday the 13th runs 1h 35m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 6.4/10 from 3,607 votes. Updated Nov 15, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary9/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“The beginning of the most successful slasher franchise Released in May, 1980, "Friday the 13th" was produced in the wake of the success of 1978's…”
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“Some films benefit with time, maturing and holding a nostalgic charm.”
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“Certainly not the first slasher movie, but arguably the most influential.”
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“Seems only fitting to watch this today and still holds up really well and Betsy Palmer was really creepy.”
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“This is the OG of horror slasher movies.”
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“Is anyone else alive? Are they all dead?”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherMarcieMarcie in Friday the 13th (1980), played by Jeannine Taylor.Open character guide otherAnnieAnnie in Friday the 13th (1980), played by Robbi Morgan.Open character guide otherJackJack appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1980-2027, portrayed by Kevin Bacon. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherAliceAlice appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1980-1981, portrayed by Adrienne King. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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