Friday the 13th Parts 2 & 3 Announced for Blu-ray

Posted April 13, 2009 09:40 AM by Josh Dreuth


Paramount Home Entertainment has announced that they will bring the first two sequels to the legendary horror franchise 'Friday the 13th: Part 2' and 'Friday the 13th: Part III' to Blu-ray on June 16th. For both releases, video will be presented in 1.85:1 1080p AVC accompanied by 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtracks. Extras for these releases includes: Friday the 13th: Part 2 Inside 'Crystal Lake Memories' (HD) Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions (HD) Lost Tales from Camp Blood - Part 2 (HD) Jason Forever Original Theatrical Trailer (HD) Friday the 13th: Part III Fresh Cuts: 3D Terror (HD) Legacy of the Mask (HD) Slasher Films: Going for the Jugular (HD) Lost Tales From Camp Blood, Part 3 (HD) Theatrical Trailer (HD)
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Meeklo

Apr 13, 2009

No announcement if part 3 is going to be 3-D?

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crispicazzo

Apr 13, 2009

I live in Mexico and Paramount release these Blu-Rays since a few months ago.

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jw

Apr 13, 2009

Good News!! Keep em coming

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Guydowood

Apr 13, 2009

I wonder if this will also be the release day for the reboot...

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PowellPressburger

Apr 13, 2009

I bet they are the edited R rated versions... but it is odd they would contain featurette on 3-D yet the film isn't presented that way or is it, at least as an option?

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thedarkangel1975

Apr 13, 2009

Guydowood,

I was at Suncoast this weekend and I saw the reboot for this date. How offical that is, I am not sure.

LifeOfAPirate13

Apr 13, 2009

I want the box-set but if they never announce it then I will buy all individually just like I did on DVD since the box set had junk for "extras"

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wnicholas76

Apr 13, 2009

Two day one purchases for me! I still need to get the first one on Blu-ray, though.

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Blu_Beast

Apr 13, 2009

I bought the first one, yet i havent watched any of these since the late 80's early 90's, ill probably pass on the sequals, same if they ever release Nightmere!!

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Thanks Darkangel,

it would make sense for the reboot to hit the same day. Oddly enough the 3D-DVD had no extra's but the trailer, but the blu has 'em. It does suck that they are not the un-rated versions. But if they look as good as the original BD, then that's good enough for me.

EvolutionCherry

Apr 13, 2009

Gonna pass. I'm waiting for the entire 'From Crystal Lake to Manhattan' Blu-ray release of thses to upgrade my collection.

RedIsNotBlue

Apr 13, 2009

I'll pass and wait for the boxset especially since it seems like they are holding back with these individual releases. Also I would like the 3rd one in 3D since that is how it was meant to be seen.

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Wdm81

Apr 13, 2009

I'll definetly be picking these up, i wish they would have just released all of the movies in a box set like they did with the SE DVD's...i'm not a fan of waiting 5 or 6 months between releases. I'd rather just get them all at once and in a box set that is a little thinner then 8 bluray cases (shelf space is a serious isue with me as well as i'm sure whith a lot of you)

also, i don't know if this is the sme release date for the reboot, but it would make sense, except that these are from paramount and the reboot is from newline

i'll definetly expect it around the same time, but same day might not happen (unless paramount knows newlines release schedule?)

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Rhylliam

Apr 13, 2009

I too will probably wait for a box set announcement... which may be a while. I still have the 6 disc Best Buy exclusive set on DVD, & in no rush to upgrade yet.

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BluPat

Apr 13, 2009

Awesome! Finally. I will be buying both on day one.

Wdm81......The reboot is being distributed on home video by Paramount if I'm not mistaken.

glenn-bob

Apr 13, 2009

I won't be buying 3 if it's not 3D. I will buy 2 tho.

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tat015

Apr 13, 2009

en mexico salieron como hace 3 meses
jaja

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redtornado

Apr 13, 2009

Whats so great about the box set anyway? These are day one purchases for me. Cant wait.

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hc666

Apr 13, 2009

Finally, Crazy Ralph in HD!

He warned them!

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Robert Siegel

Apr 13, 2009

Since the 3rd film is in 3D on DVD (when they reissued it a few months ago) I would assume the Blu-ray will be too. I am going to bide my time and wait for a set at a cheaper price.

Eastcoaster

Apr 13, 2009

OK, come on.... Paramount is putting Blu-Ray energies into Friday the 13th 2 and 3, but we STILL don't have "Talented Mr. Ripley" on Blu?? Step up your game, Paramount!

Blu-raydiscforlife!

Apr 13, 2009

Cool 2 more Friday the 13th films~I could be patient and wait for All 8 Friday the 13th films to be announced/released on blu-ray. Blu-ray disc for life!

Valkyr47

Apr 13, 2009

ill wait for possibly the release of all the unrated/uncut versions

all of these movies are notorious for being edited to the point i dont even consider them gory whatsoever

if i recall correctly, the unrated dvds were released in other countries, i have seem the uncut versions of several friday the 13th movies and the difference is huge

henry_the_horse

Apr 13, 2009

No "Friday the 13th" news is worth hearing until the announcement of a completely uncut Parts I - VIII Blu-ray boxset with an alternate uncut version of Part III in 3D.

masoud90

Apr 13, 2009

Definitely buying them...but I won't be in the U.S. during that time, gotta get it in like August =)

esko1

Apr 13, 2009

nice....i just hope nightmare on elm st. comes to blu soon!

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DaleDark

Apr 13, 2009

I've seem a couple posts on waiting for "unrated" versions of 2 & 3. Question is do unrated prints of these films even exist. One did of the first one because that was the euro version of Friday 1, but to my knowledge that wasn't the case for any of the follow-ups (and since Paramount treated the Friday series with all the love and respect they showed the porn that was filmed on their backlot during the 70s, I'd wager they don't exist). I hate to be the "glass half empty" guy, but I'm not holding my breath on those ever seeing the light of day (especially pt 7, cuz if memory serves the only unrated version was a workprint that the director, John Carl Beuechler (apologise if spelled wrong) had on vhs that he let Paramount use footage of for the DVD boxset). That being said, if pt. 3 is not in 3D (no excuse as a new print was struck for the DVD), I'll pass on that one.

travwatson

Apr 13, 2009

To LifeOfAPirate13

The box set had the extras, a whole disc full, not the individual dvds. They had maybe a trailer. That's it

travwatson

Apr 13, 2009

Also over at blu-ray dot com they have pics of the cases there showing that the 3rd one will be in 3-D.

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snipemonkey

Apr 13, 2009

Am I the only one who thinks the cover of Part 3 at HDRoom looks a little "fakey"? Like they just scanned the cover of the regular DVD release and squeezed it down to fit the dimensions of a blu-ray case? Sure looks hinky...

P.S. High-Def Digest has this to say:

"('Part 3' has been confirmed as being presented in 2-D only, with no 3-D version offered.)"

Hopefully they are wrong.

jcs913

Apr 13, 2009

The specs and extras are identical to the UK releases. The transfers should be the same too. Part 2 is not bad, but Part 3 is a mess. 3 is not in 3D

BrahmaBull1969

Apr 13, 2009

They have to release Part 3 in 3-D....why would they just release the 3-D version for the DVD only?? 1st day purchases for me! Can't wait to see them on Blu....because the Part 1 looked beautiful!!! It will be one expensive summer!!! LOL!

illini2000

Apr 13, 2009

shouldn't 3 be 2.35:1?

Ex Accountant

Apr 13, 2009

After watching part of Journey to the Center of the Earth in 3-D, which was a horrible experience, do we even want F13 III in 3D? I am just happy to be getting it on Blu!

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andyman1970

Apr 13, 2009

Part 2 is definite purchase. Part 3, maybe, while I do enjoy it IMO this is the one where it started to go downhill and get campy and cheesy.

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Guydowood

Apr 13, 2009

found this on iconsoffright.com

DELUXE EDITIONS Of FRIDAY THE 13TH's IV-VI Coming June 16th!

Oh FRIDAY THE 13TH fans, rejoice! Because on June 16th, Paramount Home Entertainment will roll out brand new special (or "DELUXE") editions of FRIDAY THE 13TH PART IV: THE FINAL CHAPTER, FRIDAY THE 13TH PART V: THE NEW BEGINNING and FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VI: JASON LIVES. That's not all! We'll also be getting Blu-Ray editions of FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 2 and FRIDAY THE 13TH 3D that same day. (FRIDAY 3 boasts new Blu-Ray exclusive features too!) Below's a list of the features on all the discs. (Looks like the earlier reported "fan" commentaries didn't make it minus the PART 4 one. Why didn't they also lose the "Lost Tales From Camp Blood shorts?!)

FRIDAY THE 13TH: THE FINAL CHAPTER
- Audio commentary by director Joseph Zito, screenwriter Barney Cohen and editor Joel Goodman
- Fan commentary by Adam Green and Joe Lynch
- Slashed scenes
- The Lost Ending
- Jason’s Unlucky Day: 25 Years After FRIDAY THE 13TH: THE FINAL CHAPTER
- Lost Tales from Camp Blood—Part IV
- The Crystal Lake Massacres Revisited—Part I
- Jimmy’s Dead Dance Moves
- Original theatrical trailer

FRIDAY THE 13TH PART V: A NEW BEGINNING
- Audio commentary by director/co-screenwriter Danny Steinmann with cast and crew
- New Beginnings: The Making of FRIDAY THE 13TH PART V: A NEW BEGINNING
- Lost Tales from Camp Blood—Part V
- The Crystal Lake Massacres Revisited—Part II
- Original theatrical trailer

FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VI: JASON LIVES
- Audio commentary by writer/director Tom McLoughlin with cast and crew
- Slashed scenes
- Jason Lives: The Making of FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VI: JASON LIVES
- Meeting Mr. Voorhees
- Lost Tales from Camp Blood—Part VI
- Crystal Lake Massacre Revisited—Part III
- Original theatrical trailer

FRIDAY THE 13TH 3D BLU-RAY
- Fresh Cuts: 3D Terror
- Legacy of the Mask
- Slasher Films: Going for the Jugular
- Lost Tales From Camp Blood, Part 3

phoenixandrew

Apr 13, 2009

There is a standard-def DVD of Part 3 in 3D and comes with 3D glasses. Have no idea if the Blu-ray version will also be in 3D.

EvolutionCherry

Apr 13, 2009

Guydowood, lets hope that by 12/31/09 they have all 8 From Crystal Lake to Manhattan film box set on BD.

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TheManInBlu

Apr 14, 2009

Day one buy for me. I don't care if part 3 is in 3D or not. Have you guys ever watched anything in 3D at home? Journey to the Center of the Earth anyone? The 3D sucks big time! 3D doesn't look good at home; it's all purple and headache inducing. Apart from the original Friday, these two are my faves

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Guydowood

Apr 14, 2009

Thedigitalbits has confirmed part 3 in 3-D

Here's good news for you horror fans: As we predicted in The Rumor Mill last month, Paramount has just announced the Blu-ray Disc release of Friday the 13th: Part 2 and Friday the 13th: Part 3... and yes, the latter will be in 3-D! Part 2 will include 4 featurettes (Crystal Lake Memories, Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions, Lost Tales from Camp Blood: Part 2 and Jason Forever - all but the last in HD) and the theatrical trailer (HD). Part 3 will also include 4 featurettes (Fresh Cuts: 3D Terror, Legacy of the Mask, Slasher Films: Going for the Jugular and Lost Tales From Camp Blood: Part 3 all in HD) and the theatrical trailer (HD). It will also include a couple pairs of 3-D glasses.