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Friday the 13th
Movie (1980)
Camp counselors are stalked and murdered by an unknown assailant while trying to reopen a summer camp that was the site of a child's drowning.
Movie (1980)
Camp counselors are stalked and murdered by an unknown assailant while trying to reopen a summer camp that was the site of a child's drowning.
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Sex & Nudity
The movie features brief female and male nudity along with sex scenes and frequent sexual references.
Violence & Gore
Characters are attacked and killed in gruesome ways, including being sliced, chopped, speared, and decapitated.
Profanity
There is occasional use of mild to moderate profanity such as s--t, goddammit, and damn.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Teens smoke marijuana and drink beer during a game.
Frightening Scenes
The film contains constant threat, jump scares, and intense slasher scenes.
Other things to know
Commercial products like Coca-Cola and Monopoly are prominently featured.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
The film sends a negative message by having sexually active characters targeted and murdered.
Role models
Most teens are portrayed as stereotypical and careless, though Alice proves to be responsible and resourceful.
Representation
The movie includes offensive stereotypes regarding Native Americans and mental health, and sexualizes teen girls.
Learning
Families can discuss the victims in Friday the 13th and other typical slasher movies, the popularity of gory teen market movies, and stereotypes in the film.
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