Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th

Sep 13, 2013

6h 40m

★ 7.9

The ultimate tribute to one of horror's most iconic and enduring franchises

Overview

Taking inspiration from Peter M. Bracke's definitive book of the same name, this seven-hour documentary dives into the making of all twelve Friday the 13th films, with all-new interviews from the cast and the crew.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Hutson Ranch Media

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Cast

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Emma Jacobs

Self

Peter M. Bracke

Self

Jennifer Banko

Self

Kristi Angus

Self / Narrator (voice)

Corey Feldman

Self

Gabriel Bartalos

Self

Samantha Delutri

Self

Kimberly Higgins

Self

James Meddock

Self

Faith Niebaum

Self

Antoine Perry

Self

Melyssa Ade

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5.6

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