Friday the 13th Collection [Blu-ray]

The "Friday the 13th" films are basically the fast-food burgers of the horror world. They're not great, they never will be great, but they fill a need and they're cheap. And you don't have to worry about "themes" and "meanings" because there ain't none! This set is a bit expensive if you're not a fan, but if you are a fan (blush) this is the ultimate smorgasbord.

I originally wasn't going to purchase this set, simply because I own the previous sets on both DVD and Blu-ray (From Crystal Lake to Manhattan as well as the tin that was released by Warner Bros. a few years back). I used to double-dip all the time when Blu-ray was a new format, and lately I've had little desire to shell out hard-earned cash for upgrades to movies I already own. That being said, something that is sorely lacking on most physical media today are the special features that made DVD collecting such a joy back in the day. When I saw how many new features were being added to this set, not to mention that most, if not all of the features from prior releases were being carried over, it was a no-brainer. Not even the Star Wars Blu-ray sets were that generous. I'm not big on audio commentaries, but Shout! went way overboard here. Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives has four (!) audio commentaries alone. I noticed many of the new commentaries feature people who until now have been pretty elusive, like actress Kerry Noonan (Paula from Part VI) and Steve Miner (director of Parts 2 and 3). The two bonus discs would have been enough to satisfy most fans, but each film comes with its own batch of new and old interviews. The big selling point for me was getting both R-rated and unrated cuts of the original film and Jason Goes to Hell. With Part 1, I actually prefer the theatrical version. With the additional shots added to the unrated cut, Tom Savini's killer make-up is exposed more than it should be, which ruins the illusion for me. To my knowledge, this is the first time both versions have been available on Blu-ray, so it's nice to finally have the option (although most of the new special features ARE on the unrated disc). I still own my Jason Goes to Hell DVD, which DOES include the unrated cut, so I was a little bummed when they didn't carry it over to the original Blu-ray release. It's been reported that one shot is actually missing, which is where Shout's disc replacement program comes into play. The shot in question, where the character Ward has his wrist snapped in half, is undeniably one of the more gruesome shots of the unrated cut, so I understand why it's a an issue that it wasn't included. But we are talking about two or three seconds, so it isn't a particular deal breaker. The other nice addition, which would have been great about five years ago, is the inclusion of Friday the 13th Part III in stereoscopic 3D. It's bittersweet to see this, because they don't quite make 3D TVs anymore, so most of the people who want to see the film in true 3D already own these televisions. It would have been nice if Shout! included both the newer 3D version, as well as the anaglyph (the blue and red) 3D for those of us who missed out on the 3D revolution (sarcasm). As far as the 4K scans of the first four films go, understand that these are not 4K Blu-rays. You're still getting a 1080p presentation, but they were sourced from new 4K masters, so technically they should look superior to the last Blu-ray release. Personally, I didn't notice a huge difference, since these films were made on shoestring budgets and were mostly shot at night. That being said, the picture quality gets a slight boost during the daytime scenes, but I wouldn't go after this set merely for the new transfers. There's only so much you can do to low-budget 80's horror films. Each movie also gets its own disc, as opposed to the previous sets where two movies shared a single disc. That in itself should give each film a bump in quality. I also dig the artwork on each individual Blu-ray, as the covers mostly resemble what the films looked like back in the VHS glory days (with the exception of Part V, which uses that awesome theatrical poster as opposed to that weird VHS cover with the strange hockey mask that never appears in the actual film). Bottom line: aside from the extremely minute errors with three of the films (which Shout! has already addressed with a disc replacement program, free of charge), I can't see any reason to pass this up, especially given how rare these kinds of sets can be a year or so after the fact. If you're still interested in watching Part III in 3D without an expensive set, keep your old tin, but this makes a great addition to your horror collection. However, buy it for the extensive features and the awesome presentation, and not for the 4K scans, because unless you're a huge stickler for detail, I don't think the new scans makes a ton of difference, given that these are still technically standard Blu-rays. Great job from Shout!

High quality product. Made well, dvd’s work as they should. Great for horror fans.

Shout out to Shout Factory for this collection of one of the most iconic horror figures, Jason Voorhees! All 12 movies, not 13(?), with 4K for the original 4 chapters. Then, "A New Beginning" came along. Then, "Jason Lives", "The New Blood", well.. Jason vs. Carrie, then "Jason Takes Manhattan ". From 1980-1989, there were 8 films total. Then comes the "second" final chapter, "Jason Goes To Hell", which was released in 1993. Im sorry, Jason x, is my very last one to watch! But, this box set has everything and more. The 1st 4 films are 4k remastered with the original mono audio or the 5.1 master audio because it's fuller and scarier, thanks ti Harry Manfredini. You get the original and theatrical cuts of Friday the 13th (1980), Jason Goes To Hell (1993), and the 2009 remake! A whole weekend of extras! And a 60 page booklet about the entire franchise! Highly recommended!

This is totally worth a purchase the picture quality is excellent the sound is perfect these movies have not looked better. But I have not gotten the 4ks so those could look better I dunno

As a horror movie fanatic, I am always on the lookout for the best and most terrifying films to add to my collection. That's why I was thrilled to get my hands on the "Friday the 13th Collection" from Shout! Factory. This 16-disc set is a must-have for any fan of the franchise or horror movies in general. The collection includes all 12 original "Friday the 13th" films, from the classic 1980 original to the 2009 reboot. But what really sets this collection apart is the incredible amount of bonus features included on each disc. From behind-the-scenes documentaries to commentary tracks with the cast and crew, there is so much to explore and learn about these iconic horror films. One of the standout features of this collection is the high-quality restoration of the films. Each film has been remastered in 4K Ultra HD, making the gore and violence even more vivid and realistic than ever before. And for those who prefer the classic look, the set also includes the original theatrical versions of each film. But perhaps the best part of the "Friday the 13th Collection" is the way it celebrates the legacy of the franchise. In addition to the films themselves, there are bonus features that explore the impact the series had on the horror genre, as well as interviews with the actors and filmmakers who brought the films to life. It's a comprehensive look at the entire history of "Friday the 13th," and a fitting tribute to one of the most iconic horror franchises of all time. Overall, I highly recommend the "Friday the 13th Collection" from Shout! Factory. It's a must-have for any horror movie fan, and a fantastic addition to any collection. So if you're looking for a scary good time, be sure to add this set to your shopping cart. Your Halloween movie marathon just got a whole lot better!

This is the best box set I have ever bought!

It is so comprehensive, as far as bonus material goes! The only thing missing from this great boxed set, content-wise, is the 6-hour documentary Crystal Lake Memories, and that's only because Shout! Factory/Scream! Factory were probably not able to strike a licensing deal with it's distributor. That's a shame. But, honestly? There's so much other amazing bonus material in this set that it's really only a minor quibble on my part. Also, the first four films have gotten brand spanking new 4K restorations. And, both versions of Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday have been given new 2K restorations. Considering the ages of the films themselves, the new restorations look great! Not perfect, mind you. Again, you have to take the age of each of the films in question into consideration. But, this is probably the best they have looked since their original theatrical releases, if not better. Kudos to Shout! Factory on a job well done! It's also really nice that we get new DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 tracks on many of the films, as well as their original theatrical audio tracks, too! Please note: the blu-ray discs for Freddy vs. Jason and Friday the 13th (2009) that are included in this set are reprints of the original Warner Bros./New Line Cinema/Paramount blu-ray disc releases of the two films. While they do have new disc artwork, the actual contents of the discs have not been altered in any way, shape or form from those original releases. Last, but not least, I'd like to give a shout-out to the YouTube content creator Jeff Rauseo. His channel (formerly called Films at Home, now just Jeff Rauseo) is all about all-things blu-ray and 4K UHD blu-ray. And, Jeff puts out some great videos about physical movie collecting, and his thoughts on the state of the industry in general, as well as an occasional release disc review. If not for all of the great deals that he posts on his channel's community page, I would not have been aware of this boxed set's price drop down to just $90 here on Amazon in October of 2021. Thank you again, Jeff! You and your channel are a priceless resource to the blu-ray and 4K UHD blu-ray collecting community!

Incredible box set for the fans to own, inheard about some flaws with the audio track being off in Jason X, and other flaws in some of the flicks, but to me j didnt see anything flaws in the set I got, all the packaging and the box its self is amazing I really enjoy the art work around the box with all the variations of Jason including his moms head, I recently just completed watching the set a few days after launch and I am very satisfied with the quality of each scan, I will be revisiting the set just to mainly watch the extras as some did come with extra scenes that were too distraught for the original release of the flicks I beleive Friday the 13th part 1 had the salvaged scene not too sure but I know some did have extra scenes that did not make the big screen or the VHS/DVD, either way great set to own and get this box before its gone or the price gets raised because the amount is limited worldwide. My set did not have any damage on it so I am very pleased with that.

Excelente

Bel packaging, buona la qualità video, pur essendo master molto vecchi e già di bassa qualità all'origine, la shout è riuscita a fare un buon lavoro, peccato per il suono mono per i primi film, ma più di tanto non si può pretendere. La seconda versione delle cover a mio avviso è praticamente inutile. Da non dimenticare che c'è tutto quello riguarda Jason, compresi i film più recenti, freddy Vs jason ed il reboot friday the 13th 2009. Elogio al venditore che si è prestato a darmi intero supporto per una transazione veloce professionale ed amichevole.

All the movies in one place , great extras and a couple of unrated versions as well

O box é maravilhoso, a qualidade de som e imagem dos filmes está impecável, do 1 ao 4 com novas restaurações em 4k e do 5 em diante mesmo não sendo nova restauração ainda assim estão com mais qualidade que as edições anteriores... E o melhor de tudo é que cada filme está em seu respectivo disco, nada de 2 filmes no mesmo blu-ray. Além de tudo isso ainda temos um farto material extra. Recomendo!!!!!