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Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) poster

Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan

1989, English. Directed by Rob Hedden.

New York has a new problem.

Jason ships out aboard a teen-filled "love boat" bound for New York, which he soon transforms into the ultimate voyage of the damned.

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Runtime
1h 40m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
R

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Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.

Availability in India as of 14 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
28 July 1989
Country
United States of America
Written by
Rob Hedden
Budget
$5M
Box office
$14M
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Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan: quick answers

What should I watch before Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan?

Watch Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984), Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985), Jason Lives - Friday the 13th Part VI (1986), and Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood (1988) first, plus 3 earlier titles listed on this page.

What comes after Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan?

Next in the series: Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993), Jason X (2001), and Freddy vs. Jason (2003).

Is Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan worth watching?

Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.9/10 from 1,291 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan?

Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).

Does Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan on?

Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)

What movies are like Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan?

If you liked Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan, try Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter, Jason Lives - Friday the 13th Part VI, Freddy vs. Jason.

Who directed Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan?

Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) was directed by Rob Hedden and stars Jensen Daggett, Scott Reeves, Barbara Bingham.

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