Friday the 13th Part 3 (1982) d. Steve Miner

The Friday the 13th franchise holds a special place in my heart and Part 3 is the most important one for me. When I was eight years old I came across a TV listing for a Friday the 13th double feature that was going to be on Cinemax. My family didn't get that premium cable channel at the time but luckily my sister, who had recently moved out, did! So the next week I had in my hands a VHS of Friday the 13th parts 3 & 8. These were my first exposure to Jason Voorhees and his escapades at Camp Crystal Lake and for my money they're two of the most fun times to be had at Camp Blood.

Part 3 is notable for two main reasons; this is the first entry where Jason gets his famous hockey mask, but it was also the first (and only) entry to be released in 3D! Sure the 3D that's utilized is the old school red and white stereoscopic type and not up to the standards of today but it's a hoot to watch the film with friends and the glasses that are included with the Blu-ray. The production clearly goes for it with as many sight gags add they can muster - heads are crushed and eyeballs shoot towards the screen, a harpoon is launched at the camera, and one of the kids even plays with a yo-yo.