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Friday the 13th Blu-ray delivers stunning video and audio in this excellent Blu-ray release
Entrepreneur is trying to reopen a summer camp called Crystal Lake, which has a grim past, and is stalked by a mysterious killer.
For more about Friday the 13th and the Friday the 13th Blu-ray release, see Friday the 13th Blu-ray Review published by Martin Liebman on October 22, 2020 where this Blu-ray release scored 4.0 out of 5.
Scream Factory via Shout! Factory has released the original 1980 classic franchise ignitor 'Friday the 13th' to Blu-ray in both theatrical and uncut
versions with a fresh 4K scan and a pair of lossless soundtrack options. Several supplements are included a well, mostly carrying over the critical
extras from the old 2009 Paramount release and adding a few new ones. It's an excellent Blu-ray and
well
superior to the Paramount disc. It is currently only available in the exciting, and limited, Friday the 13th Collection which includes all 12 films featuring killer Jason
Voorhees as well as two bonus discs.
Once known for its carefree summers, happy campers, and eager teenage counselors, Camp
Crystal Lake has deteriorated over the years after an accidental drowning and the murder of several counselors the following year. Now, years later,
the camp is re-built and on the verge of once again
welcoming dozens of enthusiastic young campers, much to the dismay of the locals, who proclaim
the camp cursed. Camp counselors, arriving early to assist with the final preparations, enjoy the
hard work and reap the rewards, which includes drinking, casual relationships, and murder. As
the sun sets, the wind blows in, the thunder rolls, and the rain pours, Camp Crystal Lake once
again witnesses a night of terror as a mysterious figure, bent on revenge, brutally murders the
counselors one by one.
Shout! Factory brings Friday the 13th to Blu-ray with a fresh 4K scan, and the results are tremendous. The picture's excellence is immediately
in evidence, revealing an outstanding 1080p effort that is hands-down the best the film has ever looked in the home. The opening sequence, taking
place back in the 1950s, shows handsome grain in an even, flattering, natural consistency, supported by superior black levels -- shadowy corners in a
loft where two teens make out, the boy's black shorts, and certainly nighttime exteriors where darkness absorbs the screen with depth and intensity but
not to the detriment of any fine detailing within -- that heighten the scene's authenticity and sense of pending doom alike. The scene's excellence is
bolstered by superior texturing, showcasing wonderful detail to woods and faces. As the picture transitions to the small town near Camp Crystal Lake,
the vibrance and clarity
around only amplifies the image's credentials. Pavement, fuel stations, and weathered bricks and siding highlight this stretch, while around camp a few
minutes later the natural vegetation and battered wooden components delight with lifelike, tangible texturing that invites audiences to feel the rustic
venue. Grain pushes a little heavier at times, indoors and in low light, which obviously comprises much of the film's latter half, but even if it's not as
perfectly refined as the opening half, there's no mistaking the majesty of Shout!'s new 4K scan. Bolstered by well saturated colors -- natural greens,
colorful slickers, and of course red blood -- and an absence of any print issues or encode flubs, there's nothing to dislike here. This one teeters on
1080p perfection, particularly for a lower budget 40-year-old film.
Friday the 13th's uncut disc slashes onto Blu-ray with a pair of lossless audio options. New to this release is the inclusion of a DTS-HD Master
Audio 2.0
mono soundtrack; previous iterations included a 5.1 lossless soundtrack but limited the mono to lossy Dolby Digital. Originalists will delight in the mono
track's inclusion, which is perfectly serviceable, offering authentic spacing, expert elemental clarity, and perfectly imaged front-center dialogue. It's
ambitious in all the right ways, dominant as it can be and forceful in delivering music and effects alike. But the 5.1 track is its superior in most every
way. The expansion from two channels is seamless and more obviously filling. Listen to the opening titles. The iconic score is mesmerizingly rich, clear,
and immersive. While it's not quite as dominant as the two channel track in terms of raw volume, the added finesse and detail around the listener is
immediately evident. The 5.1 track allows light ambience to filter through the back channels with excellent spacial awareness, critical in the setup at
camp with chirping birds, hooting owls, and other natural elements setting a serene scene in stark contrast to the brutal weather and violence to come.
Screams are piercingly intense and clear though a few crashes and tussles in the more violent, intensive scenes come across as a little flat.
Nevertheless, the 5.1 track finds a richness to space and clarity well beyond the two channel offering. While purists will rightly enjoy the excellent mono
track, the increased spacing, low end depth support, perfectly engaging surround elements, and more precise sound placement and detail make the 5.1
the
vastly superior track. Kudos to Shout! Factory for including both, though. Watch the movie with each one!
Note that the 5.1 track is exclusive to the Uncut version; the only audio option included with the Theatrical cut is the 2.0 lossless presentation.
This Blu-ray release of Friday the 13th includes several supplements, some accessed on the Uncut version (1:35:26) disc, some on the
Theatrical version (1:35:09) disc. See below for what's included. New material is marked as such. Please click here for coverage of the carryover content. Note that the only
extras from the Paramount disc that do not carry over here are Secrets Galore Behind the Gore and The Friday the 13th Chronicles
which can be found on the above-linked
collection boxed set. As it ships in the Friday the 13th collection box set, no DVD or digital copies are
included and the release does not include a slipcover.
Uncut Disc:
Audio Commentary: Director Sean S. Cunningham with Cast and Crew.
Fresh Cuts: New Tales from Friday the 13th
The Man Behind the Legacy - Sean S. Cunningham
A Friday the 13th Reunion
Lost Tales from Camp Blood - Part 1
NEW! Fangoria Articles: Accessible via a Blu-ray PC drive.
Theatrical Disc:
U.S. Theatrical Trailer (1080p, 2:35).
NEW! International Theatrical Trailer (1080p, 2:17).
NEW! TV Spot (1080p, 4x3, 0:34).
NEW! U.S. Radio Spots (1080p, 2:19): The ads play over a red-and-black still.
NEW! U.K. Radio Spot (1080p, 0:32): The ads play over a red-and-black still.
NEW! Movie Stills Gallery (1080i, window box, 6:41): The images advance automatically. There is no musical accompaniment.
Posters and Lobby Cards Gallery (1080i, 8:46): The images advance automatically. There is no musical accompaniment.
Friday the 13th's makeover is as tasteful as it is striking. The 1080p presentation, sourced from a new 4K scan, is nearly perfect, as is the 5.1
lossless soundtrack. Shout! has ported over all of the supplements (though some are found on bonus discs in the larger boxed set) and added some
new ones centered around the movie's promotion. Very highly recommended.
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