The score was composed by Harry Manfredini, but notably features a "disco-fied" version of the main theme during the opening credits, reflecting the early 80s era.
Picking up immediately after the events of Part 2 , a wounded Jason Voorhees retreats to a lakeside cabin called Higgins Haven. A group of friends, led by Chris Higgins (who has a past traumatic encounter with Jason), arrives for a weekend getaway, unaware they are being hunted.
In this film, Jason steals a Detroit Red Wings goalie mask from the character Shelley. This became the definitive look for the character for the rest of the franchise.
(originally released in Italy as Venerdì 13 parte 3 - Weekend di terrore ) is a landmark 1982 slasher film directed by Steve Miner . It is most famous for being the entry where the antagonist, Jason Voorhees , acquires his iconic hockey mask. Movie Overview Release Date: August 13, 1982.
While it received mixed reviews upon release, it was a massive box office success, dethroning E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial from the top spot during its opening weekend. It was intended to end the series as a trilogy, which is why the ending features a definitive-feeling conclusion at the lake.
Portrayed by Richard Brooker , a former trapeze artist who gave Jason a more bulky, powerful physical presence compared to earlier iterations.
