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1980
Friday the 13th
Sean S. Cunningham

1980 · USA · Slashers & Latex

Friday the 13th (1980)

Directed by Sean S. Cunningham

Camp Crystal Lake, Tom Savini's effects and a twist about who the killer really is.

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