Friday The 13th Part Viii: Jason Takes Manhatta... -

It was the lowest-grossing film in the series at the time, leading Paramount to sell the rights to New Line Cinema. 🪓 Why It’s a Cult Favorite

Most of the "Manhattan" scenes were actually filmed in Vancouver, Canada, due to budget constraints.

Many fans consider Hodder’s performance in this film to be his best as Jason.

The film leans into the absurdity of the premise more than previous entries.