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3.8/5INSTINCT "MINDY"95 min
Friday the 13th (1980)
Directed by Sean S. Cunningham
3.8/5INSTINCT "MINDY"95 minQuick Hit
Friday the 13th moves like a blade-forward slasherāsimple, nasty, and knows exactly when to twist the knife.
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Friday the 13th leans hard into slasher energy, and Sean S. Cunningham keeps the tone simple without letting the movie drift. It knows its lane and drives straight into the dark with style, control, and just enough mean streak. Messy in spots, still worth the ride.
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Kinda mixed but I get the appeal.
Kinda mixed but I get the appeal.
This didnāt really land for me overall, but I can see why some people like it.
Thereās a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.
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This one actually worked for me.
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Kinda mixed but I get the appeal.
Kinda mixed but I get the appeal.
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Iām somewhere in the middle on Friday the 13th. It has enough atmosphere and intent to make sense as a recommendation. My issue is that it doesnāt fully cash in on everything it sets up. For me it lands as a decent watch, not a personal favorite.
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This didnāt really land for me overall, but I can see why some people like it.
This didnāt really land for me overall, but I can see why some people like it.
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