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The suspense-drama series that brought back the serial horror genre to television features intense psychological terror and chilling suspense. Each eerie episode centers on an unlikely trio who run a shop full of rare and mysterious antiques whose previous owner was killed after making a sinister pact with the devil. The team must race against time and fate to retrieve each diabolically cursed item sold from the hexed store before it unleashes its deadly force.
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
The FRIDAY set I've been waiting for since season 1's failure.
September 23, 2009
I'm happy to announce that today, I received my copy of FRIDAY THE 13TH: THE SERIES - THE FINAL SEASON on DVD. (The box states there are 19 episodes, but not to fear: "The Prophecies," often seen as a 2-parter, originally aired as a 2-hour episode, and is included uncut in the set.) I looked at the back cover for evidence of bonus features, and it said, and I quote: "Special Features: Promos on Selected Episodes"!
I've been pretty vocal about my dislike for the previous two season sets, with their near-total lack of extras and, most noticeably, the glaring omissions of the pre-titles sequence from every episode, and for the hardcore fans, the lack of the 30-second promos for the next week's episode. Leave it to me, a fan of the show from 1988 (not quite the beginning) to notice and be bugged by these things. So the "Special Features" note on this set was something I was too curious about.
So far, I've only gone through disc 1, but it appears MY prayers, at least, were answered--to a degree. Not only does "The Prophecies" have the opening pre-title sequence ("Lewis Vendredi made a deal with the devil...") intact, but also, all episodes on the disc have the original 30-second episode promos, very nearly as they appeared during the original airings, complete with the red band across the screen denoting an "All-New Episode."
Why are they "very nearly" as they appeared? Well, do you remember at the very end of the promos, when they showed the tombstone with the F13 logo, the announcer said something like, "Next week, drive like the devil!"? (Bonus points to the fan who can identify that particular episode!) Well, they edited out that part of the audio from the promo. CBS/Paramount has them, master and all!... Read more ›
I've been pretty vocal about my dislike for the previous two season sets, with their near-total lack of extras and, most noticeably, the glaring omissions of the pre-titles sequence from every episode, and for the hardcore fans, the lack of the 30-second promos for the next week's episode. Leave it to me, a fan of the show from 1988 (not quite the beginning) to notice and be bugged by these things. So the "Special Features" note on this set was something I was too curious about.
So far, I've only gone through disc 1, but it appears MY prayers, at least, were answered--to a degree. Not only does "The Prophecies" have the opening pre-title sequence ("Lewis Vendredi made a deal with the devil...") intact, but also, all episodes on the disc have the original 30-second episode promos, very nearly as they appeared during the original airings, complete with the red band across the screen denoting an "All-New Episode."
Why are they "very nearly" as they appeared? Well, do you remember at the very end of the promos, when they showed the tombstone with the F13 logo, the announcer said something like, "Next week, drive like the devil!"? (Bonus points to the fan who can identify that particular episode!) Well, they edited out that part of the audio from the promo. CBS/Paramount has them, master and all!... Read more ›
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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It is about time that the final season is released. Many people are complaining about the lack of extra features in seaon 1 & 2. It would be nice but who cares as long as we now have the entire series on DVD.
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
The 3rd season of Friday the 13th continued the innovative curses and excellent production values of Seasons 1 and 2, but the show really missed John D. LeMay as the male lead.
His replacement, Stephen Monarque, just isn't a very good actor. His voice is an annoying, high-pitched squeak. His character really doesn't fit into the action well or establish any chemistry with the other characters. The producers' attempts to create sexual sparks between him and the beautiful Robey result in scenes that are awkward, unreal, and distracting.
The 3rd season's shows are still good, but Seasons 1 and 2 are better examples of this series operating on all cylinders.
His replacement, Stephen Monarque, just isn't a very good actor. His voice is an annoying, high-pitched squeak. His character really doesn't fit into the action well or establish any chemistry with the other characters. The producers' attempts to create sexual sparks between him and the beautiful Robey result in scenes that are awkward, unreal, and distracting.
The 3rd season's shows are still good, but Seasons 1 and 2 are better examples of this series operating on all cylinders.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Well, all I can say is.....it's about time they got around to releasing Season 3! I was 18yrs old when this Series first was on TV, & I watched it faithfully every week! I already own Seasons 1 & 2, & these episodes really bring back alot of memories, I was crushed when it was cancelled cause it was one of the best shows ever!! They just dont make'em like this anymore, & Louise Robey what a Gorgeous Babe too! I wish they'd bring this show back, especially with the original cast!! My 8yr old daughter is now a 2nd generation fan of this show & is excited to see that its coming out on dvd September 22nd, I just cant wait either to see the last episodes of that season!! So take my word for it people, GET OUT & BUY THIS SET, a must have for any collection...... Ron Garvey
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By porscheguy
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It is to bad that this series only lasted 3 seasons. I think they should bring it back!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By M. Gravitt
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I just wanted to comment that this is an excellent series. I didn't understand some of the reviews saying that the picture quality looks like a pirated version. I initially watched the series on my tube TV and then have rewatched some of the episodes that I really liked on my flat screen. The quality is different when watched on tube TVs versus flat screen. Quality is much lower on flat screen and I can kind of understand what some reviewers are saying. No kidding. Perhaps it is my imagination!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Todd
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I watched these as a teenager and had to have them - great low budget horror series with a unique idea.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By sethdargan
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i got it when it came out and i have been watching the whole series. i just started watching season 3 last night and i can,t believe how awful the opening title looks and the credits look awful. after watching seasons 1 and 2 where everything looked great, i was shocked at how bad the credits looks,seeing how good they looked for seasons 1 and 2. i hope they remaster season 3 sometime after how good the other seasons looked. as far as extras go, i have come to expect no extras for these older shows. I,m happy to have the previews for each episode but i would rather see more then that. how about new interviews with the cast or mybe some out takes. I,m just happy to finally have season 3 on dvd and to finally own the whole series on dvd. This has been one of my fave shows since i was a kid. i remember watching it right from the shows start in 1987. After watching all the episodes, i wish someone would do a tv movie to finally give us fans a ending to friday the 13th the series.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
JCM critique
A slick spooky series that is entertaining to watch. The acting is not first rate but the stories are clever and sometimes creepy
Published 9 days ago by James C. Moss
5.0 out of 5 stars
Friday the 13th: The Series
I like this program and I already have the 1st and 2nd seasons. I liked it when it was on tv.
Published 4 months ago by Linda Jones
5.0 out of 5 stars
Third and last season to a great horror spookshow.
This season of Friday the 13th The Series is just as good as the other 2 were. Yes, as other reviewers have already stated, I too missed seeing Ryan Dallion in these episodes. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Rock~N~Rolla
5.0 out of 5 stars
friday the 13 th- the series
i've been looking for this collections for years.. when i bought it i remembered how much i loved it. Read more
Published 10 months ago by norma clark
5.0 out of 5 stars
Friday the 13th; the series final season
friday the 13th series,final season is good as it can get.besides some horror has human,
effects as well,better series than any other thats been cbs. Read more
effects as well,better series than any other thats been cbs. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Steven D. McRight
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing series for the Time Period
This is an amazing series. I had previously purchased Off the Air recordings of this a few years back and was glad to find that they had decided to put out the Original Broadcast... Read more
Published 14 months ago by davidmbatten
5.0 out of 5 stars
the end of a great series.
This show remains one of my 1980's-1990 favorites. This season was tighter , And more horrific as well. The show was always great imo though. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Michael Dobey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best of the 3!
If you are a fan of this show, this is the season to own! All of the ones that stick out in my mind the most are here! Read more
Published 23 months ago by CrowVamp
3.0 out of 5 stars
Missing Ryan
It's just not the same without Ryan Dallion. I still think the overall concept with getting back cursed objects is cool. It is great to have for semihorror buffs.
Published on May 3, 2011 by J. Chang
5.0 out of 5 stars
Finally on dvd
I remember taping every episode of this show when it was on television and regularly looked for it when television series began appearing on dvds. Read more
Published on March 25, 2011 by Deborah J. Byrd
