Because F13 is one of the big horror franchises, there seems to be a concerted effort to make the original out to be one of the greatest horror movies ever made. One example: In a recent interview, Devon Sawa was talking the original up as elevated horror. Just blows my mind. I actually think it's one of the weaker entries (although, there are things I like about it).
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F13 destroyed the slasher movies by making it clear any person can just make silly, low budget schlock with a million tropes.
shareIt's all-around superior to "Halloween" and yet that one is curiously regarded as a masterpiece. Go figure.
shareThat's odd. Horror circles across platforms never have the original at the top of their rankings for the series.
shareI loathe the phrase 'elevated horror'. Friday the 13th is just a damn enjoyable horror movie. Guess that isn't enough for some people.
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