I chose to watch another Friday the 13th film recently, and it brought back why this one isn’t among my favorites in the franchise. While there were parts that I enjoyed, the storyline involving Shelly was just not great. Seeing it without 3D also didn't help; the scenes designed for a three-dimensional presentation felt distracting. That said, I thought the female lead was good and I always appreciate Jason’s hockey…

This movie has some fun and entertaining moments, but it also introduces an excessive level of campiness alongside noticeably poor writing. The initial two films from 1980 and 1981 took themselves seriously, displaying the expected behavior of young people at a secluded camp. However, this third installment brought in a campy feel that would unfortunately stick with the series until the 2009 reboot. I can’t say I …

It remains my opinion that this installment features the most unsettling appearance of Jason. Final rating: ★★½ - There were aspects I found enjoyable, but ultimately it wasn't entirely successful.