Friday the 13th Part 8: Jason Takes Manhattan, the eighth installment in the iconic Friday the 13th franchise, was unleashed on the world in 1989, continuing the bone-chilling journey of the seemingly unstoppable Jason Voorhees. This time, our hockey-masked anti-hero leaves behind his comfort zone of Camp Crystal Lake and ventures out to the Big Apple.
Here’s how you can watch and stream Friday the 13th Part 8: Jason Takes Manhattan via streaming services such as HBO Max.
Is Friday the 13th Part 8: Jason Takes Manhattan available to watch via streaming?
Yes, Friday the 13th Part 8: Jason Takes Manhattan is available to watch via streaming on HBO Max.
The film kicks off with a group of high schoolers aboard a ship to the Big Apple. Their voyage is about to take a terrifying turn as Jason is accidentally revived from his watery grave, who then boards the ship and begins his relentless rampage. However, the film is particularly remembered for its genius marketing campaign, featuring Jason slashing through the “I Love New York” logo, a bold move that certainly caught the attention and anticipation of people.
Jensen Daggett takes on the role of Rennie Wickham, while Scott Reeves portrays Sean Robertson. Peter Mark Richman plays the part of Charles McCulloch. Last but not least, Kane Hodder reprises his role as the notorious killer Jason Voorhees, donning the iconic hockey mask.
Watch Friday the 13th Part 8: Jason Takes Manhattan streaming via HBO Max
Friday the 13th Part 8: Jason Takes Manhattan is available to watch on HBO Max. It is a video-on-demand streaming service that boasts a huge and diverse collection of television series, movies, and original content. It is operated by Warner Bros.
You can watch via Max, formerly known as HBO Max, by following these steps:
- Go to HBOMax.com/subscribe
- Click ‘Sign Up Now’
- Choose your plan:
- $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year (with ads)
- $15.99 per month or $149.99 per year (ad-free)
- $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year (ultimate ad-free)
- Enter your personal information and password
- Select ‘Create Account’
Max With Ads provides the service’s streaming library at a Full HD resolution, allowing users to stream on up to two supported devices at once. Max Ad-Free removes the service’s commercials and allows streaming on two devices at once in Full HD. It also allows for 30 downloads at a time to allow users to watch content offline. On the other hand, Max Ultimate Ad-Free allows users to stream on four devices at once in a 4K Ultra HD resolution and provides Dolby Atmos audio and 100 downloads.
Friday the 13th Part 8: Jason Takes Manhattan synopsis is as follows:
‘Jason ships out aboard a teen-filled “love boat” bound for New York, which he soon transforms into the ultimate voyage of the damned.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
