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In this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, Tim Williams and guest co-hosts (Charlie Cotter, Nicholas Pepin, and Laramy Wells) punch their tickets for the SS Lazarus to discuss the eighth installment of the legendary slasher franchise: Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan.

It’s the movie that promised the Big Apple but mostly delivered a big boat. We dive deep into the murky waters of this 1989 sequel to discuss the bizarre plot holes, the confusing geography, and the sheer absurdity of Jason Voorhees stalking Times Square.

In this episode, we unpack:
The "Manhattan" Myth: Discussing the infamous decision to set most of the film on a cruise ship (and Vancouver).
The Kills: From the "boxing match" to the toxic waste dip—we rank the unique death sequences.
Jason's Evolution: How the character changed by the end of the 80s and the performance behind the mask.
The Franchise Fatigue: A look at the box office numbers and why this film put the series on hiatus.
Trivia & Plot Holes: The teleporting Jason, the inexplicable toxic waste in the sewers, and more behind-the-scenes facts.

Is this the film that jumped the shark, or is it a misunderstood campy classic? Grab your hockey mask and join the debate!