Friday the 13th Box set - worth it or no?

[Lizarrd]

I heard a rumor that the versions on it were actually edited versions - any truth to this?

Is the box set worth it? And if not, would the European version be worth it or is it the same thing?

[Lord Raiden]

I believe that these are edited films, and I know it upsets a lot of people who wanted the full gore. I own the box set and really don't mind, though if I had a choice...I'd get the good stuff too.

[SliceOfHorse]

Unless you get bootleg versions, there are no official "uncut" versions of the Friday The 13ths available. Except the first - it is available uncut on R2 DVD. There were never any official releases of the Fridays uncut, so what we get in the boxset are the theatrically released versions - nothing is cut from these versions that wasn't cut to get them R ratings before they were initially released. So you're not technically missing anything.

What is available on the boxset is the deleted gore from the first Friday that is available in the R2 uncut version. Also, some deleted footage from The Final Chapter, scenes that used to be shown in television versions, some deleted gore and scenes from Jason Lives, and lots of rough workprint uncut gore footage from The New Blood - the quality isn't the greatest, but it's the best stuff from the lot. Add to that a nice documentary that covers each of the first 8 Fridays with many interviews, four audio commentaries, several featurettes, and more. All this, plus of course the first 8 films in the series, in a nice space-saving box which uses slimline jewel cases, for a decent price. Sure, there's so much more that could have been included, but what we did get is nice.

To fans of the series I would say it's definitely worth a purchase, if you've got the money to lay down for it.

Also, if you've got the first issue of Friday The 13th on DVD (not the one in the boxset) and the boxset as well, you might want to hold onto both. The first version of the DVD had Annie's death uncut, but an alternate and slightly cut Mrs. Voorhees death. This version is different than the thatrical release. The boxset version has the theatrical release - the 'true' R-rated cut, with Annie's death cut. Another interesting bit about the boxset version: in all previous versions of this film on VHS and DVD (that I'm aware of), a black line can be seen running down the length of the screen right before Marcie's death in the bathroom. This line has been (almost completely) removed from the new boxset version.

[ERIN_LoJ]

If you are a fan of the fridays and dont own them, it's worth it simply because it DOES include some extras, cleaned up versions,and saves you money over the individual releases.

[AngelDust06]

I agree.... I own it and love it....

[Deadite914]

as do I

[William Munny]

An excellent set that's well worth the cash if you're a fan of the "Friday" films.

[MadmanMARZ]

I already owned the individual Friday movies 1-8 (1 in the uncut reg 2) so I boycotted the box and borrowed the bonus disc and made a copy of it...I was furious over the sell out Paramount did to the fans of the series and didn´t release them uncut in the box as it was originally said...They fucked us royally with the boxset...
If you don´t already own the individual releases then goahead and buy the box...otherwise stay as far away from it as possible can...


"Paramount hater"

[Fettdog]

I've got the boxset and also the R2 release of the first one. The boxset suited me because I didn't have any of the movies on DVD at that point, and while I'm satisfied with it to a degree (plus I only paid $30 or something stupid for it on ebay) I wish they'd really gone to town on it and made it the F13 equivalent of the Nightmare box set, which is nothing short of superb.

The extras are OK, but nothing to write home (from camp ;) ) about, but still better than nothing, I suppose.

[ERIN_LoJ]

Yes, it's worth it. The only exception is if you'd already paid out the nose for the original DVD releases from Paramount - wouldnt be worth a double dip and you'd never recover your money selling the originals off on ebay. IF, though, you didn't do this, then absolutely. While not uncut and filled with extras, this is the cheapest you could hope for with that many movies, and to toss it in there's a bonus disc. A couple of commentaries and extras with the box design make it an easy buy for most.

[bourahioro]

I already have all 10 individually, I automatically balked at the thought of two movies per disc, so I found em all seperately.

[crimezscene]

Im a huge fan of the series i had to buy the set just for the audio commentaries its a good thing because the other extras kind of suck sure wish 1-2 and 4 had commentary tracks : (

[the dead one]

There is a little shop around my way called 'Positively Records' that has the 'Friday the 13th box set for only...$30.00

...not too shabby a price!;)

[Priest of Steel]

Yeah, it kicks ass .. I just don't really like the 2 movies per disk.

[BloodyBoi]

I rather like the 2 films per disc, only because I'm too lazy to get up and change discs (and not too ashamed to admit it :D ). One thing I gripe about is the Extras. From what I hear, New Line has a fantastic set of extras loaded onto one disc for the Nightmare on Elm Street boxset. And, especially after watching "A Cut Above the Rest" on the 25th Anniversary Edition of Halloween and Halloween: 25 Years of Terror, which I just finished watching, I think Paramount could've added a bit more in terms of extras to the Friday the 13th set.

Still, definitely worth it if you're a fan. And I'm not a gorehound by any means, so having Annie's death cut or uncut doesn't make much difference to me, although seeing all the gore left on the cutting room floor did make an interesting featurette.

[CHANCE]

I think the "2 movies on 1 disc" is e pretty sad complaint...
what would be the difference if they where on seperate discs?
you would have all the covers and that's about it...

I own all of them on VCR and A couple on DVD...still i bought the box set because of the bonus disc, which is great considering that the previous discs were bare bones...

thumbs up in my book....

[ERIN_LoJ]

Originally posted by CHANCE
I think the "2 movies on 1 disc" is e pretty sad complaint...
what would be the difference if they where on seperate discs?
you would have all the covers and that's about it...


It's a worthy complaint in some cases, as more is squeezed on one disc to save the studios money, but it causes poorer quality in the films for the viewers

[IFdude]

Originally posted by ERIN_LoJ
It's a worthy complaint in some cases, as more is squeezed on one disc to save the studios money, but it causes poorer quality in the films for the viewers


It didn't affect the quality in this case though. At least in my opinion. I compared video quality between the regular release of the movies and these 2 to a disk copies and didn't see and loss in quality at all.
I think for the price that this set is well worth the money.

[CHANCE]

Originally posted by ERIN_LoJ
It's a worthy complaint in some cases, as more is squeezed on one disc to save the studios money, but it causes poorer quality in the films for the viewers

Youre right about that, but most complaints about the "2 in 1" is not about disc quality...

Most people would have been more pleased with seprate discs with the original art work...

As Friday the 13th has always been "the black sheep" of Paramount releases...the "2 in 1" came as no surprise to me...

As it is, i think it's a great set...

[FT13TH Addict]

At least they put two movies on only one side of the disc. They could have pulled a Universal and used each side (not a fan of that method).

[Johnny Chimpo]

I have no idea what some of you guys are smoking. There are no "uncut" versions of the films available. I don't understand the mentality of people who are not happy unless they see blood splashing up and running down the screen. Don't you think if there actually were different cuts available, that they would be released? Even the extra gore for part 7, which had to have the most cut of all the Fridays has been lost, so give it up already.

I own all the Friday dvds, and I am happy with the blood content on my dvds. The story will always be more important to me than how many seconds of gushing blood I see.

[CHANCE]

Originally posted by Johnny Chimpo
I have no idea what some of you guys are smoking. There are no "uncut" versions of the films available. I don't understand the mentality of people who are not happy unless they see blood splashing up and running down the screen. Don't you think if there actually were different cuts available, that they would be released? Even the extra gore for part 7, which had to have the most cut of all the Fridays has been lost, so give it up already.

I own all the Friday dvds, and I am happy with the blood content on my dvds. The story will always be more important to me than how many seconds of gushing blood I see.

Story?....What story, the Friday series has survived due to blood and gore...

As for cut scene's...these apear on the bonus disc and could ahve been added to the original movies.(look at the ALIEN bible box...all movies have an extended version)

Personnaly...I think especialy part 7 could do with an uncut version, seeing the cut footage on the bonus disc, it is plain to see that this would a the supirior movie...

[mzupeman]

Well since extras are on the final disc, it makes no difference for quality. Two hour and a half movies can fit just fine on one disc. If you already own the other individual releases, it's not worth it. If you don't, then go for it.

[m_burlock]

After having read all posts here this box set seems to be a piece of crap ! Cut versions and no original theatrical posters for each film? Yuk !

Will Paramount ever release UN cut versions of each film?

[Cronos]

Originally posted by m_burlock
Will Paramount ever release UN cut versions of each film?

i highly, highly doubt it

[Tyler_Durden_208]

Originally posted by m_burlock
After having read all posts here this box set seems to be a piece of crap ! Cut versions and no original theatrical posters for each film? Yuk !

Will Paramount ever release UN cut versions of each film?
I severly doubt it. The Friday the 13th series is like a hated stepchild that did all they could to impress their guardians (Paramount). I was just happy to have the major stuff I wanted to see (mostly from Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood) available in the bonus material.
And at least the picture quality didn't go down any from two movies shoved on a disc (and in some cases with commentary).

[Dark_One79]

While this box set is definitely not the best Friday the 13th set that could be assembled, it is the best we have, and it is the best we are likely to get for a while at least.

If you can get it for a decent price, and you don't own multiple releases of the individual films, then don't hesitate to pick it up. It is really not that bad.

Not great.

But not bad.

[m_burlock]

Originally posted by Dark_One79
While this box set is definitely not the best Friday the 13th set that could be assembled.

If you already own the individual films




That's true !!

I do, therefore I won't be getting it.

[m_burlock]

Originally posted by Cronos
i highly, highly doubt it


:mad: !!!!

[bigd23]

I actually like my boxset even though it isn't the best. I do wish they would re-release the set and make Part 3 in 3-D! The way it was meant to be!

[BigSugar]

For those of you holding your breath like I was, I con't think Paramount CAN realease uncut versions of any of the other films, excepting the first one. It's my understnading that these movies were negative pick-ups (movies purchased after the film was completed), not studio films, therefore there is no archival material (ie. trimms or cuts) from the physical prints. Paramount didn't gain possesion of the films ubntil they were finished and ready to go to theaters as. So that lost footage is indeed lost. You have to remember that an ancillary market where a rating could be rescinded didnt exist in the eighties. Video was barely on its feet then, and no movie could be released to theaters in multiple versions, so what got cut was just junk. If only........

By the by, I know it's not a DVD, but I just got Peter Bracke's book Crystal Lake Memories: A Complete History of "Friday the 13th" and it's got what you want in it. It's comprised almost completely of interviews with key cast and crew for each film and has hundreds of photos. Be nice and ask Santa, man it's it worth it.

[Crazy Dud]

Originally posted by BigSugar
For those of you holding your breath like I was, I con't think Paramount CAN realease uncut versions of any of the other films, excepting the first one. It's my understnading that these movies were negative pick-ups (movies purchased after the film was completed), not studio films, therefore there is no archival material (ie. trimms or cuts) from the physical prints. Paramount didn't gain possesion of the films ubntil they were finished and ready to go to theaters as. So that lost footage is indeed lost. You have to remember that an ancillary market where a rating could be rescinded didnt exist in the eighties. Video was barely on its feet then, and no movie could be released to theaters in multiple versions, so what got cut was just junk. If only........

By the by, I know it's not a DVD, but I just got Peter Bracke's book Crystal Lake Memories: A Complete History of "Friday the 13th" and it's got what you want in it. It's comprised almost completely of interviews with key cast and crew for each film and has hundreds of photos. Be nice and ask Santa, man it's it worth it.

If they weren't studio films, then the footage is lost. What Big Sugar has described is indeed the way the system worked prior to DVD and even the boom in popularity of home video.

[BigSugar]

There is a bit of silver lining, possibly. There are a number of shots in the book (some of them also ran in FANGORIA) that look like finished film for A New Beginning. I haven't gone through the picture credits yet, but if some of those shots came from existing film and not photo archives, though it pains me to say it, there could possibly be something in the offing for part V. As I said, though, the odds are slim that this wil ever happen. It's worth also saying that, even to the producers, Par V was the one that killed the franchise. This is, of course, to say nothing of the fact that among fans that one is the most reviled.

Also, for the record, I thought New Line did a great job of looking at the Friday films on the Jason X DVD with "The Many Lives of Jason Vorhees" mini doc. It may be the best we ever get in terms of a visual record.

[!MorganOnyx!]

So there's STILL no news on ever getting a chance to see the deaths in PART 3 uncut? Andy's handstand death and Vera's spear gun death are a wet dream for me. What a shameful society we live in. :(

[Valo the Crow]

It's still worth buying.

[Elementmorgan]

It's COMPLETELY worth buying!!! I just wish that the movies were the uncut versions , but it's nice to get the deleted footage in any form.

[paraue]

Is it better to buy the boxed set or them all seperatly, I have 1, 2, 3 and I think Jason X somewhere... so is the boxed set worth it?

[teenkiller]

Being a tremendous fan of the series the $70 I spent on it was definitely worth it. Some good extras too. As it has been stated a million times I would have preferred all the uncut footage and commentaries for all eight films instead of four, but as it is I still think it was worth it. Well thats all for now GOoD JOURNEY my fellow schmoes.

[powersauce]

I'm thinking of buying it since I've seen a lot of them on cable and have seen that youtube clip of the F13 slayings in order many times in the past year. I'll probably get it around my birthday with a giftcard since my birthday is weeks before Halloween.

[g1ng3rsnap9ed]

Got it for X-mas,love it!Great for just lying down and watching a few of them back-2-back!

[MadmanMARZ]

[QUOTE=BigSugar;2260237]For those of you holding your breath like I was, I con't think Paramount CAN realease uncut versions of any of the other films, excepting the first one. It's my understnading that these movies were negative pick-ups (movies purchased after the film was completed), not studio films, therefore there is no archival material (ie. trimms or cuts) from the physical prints. Paramount didn't gain possesion of the films ubntil they were finished and ready to go to theaters as. So that lost footage is indeed lost. You have to remember that an ancillary market where a rating could be rescinded didnt exist in the eighties. Video was barely on its feet then, and no movie could be released to theaters in multiple versions, so what got cut was just junk. If only........
QUOTE]

Not to step on any toes here (I only step on necks :) ) but this is pure BS as I have for instance part 3 in 3D and it has the paramount logo and also some workprints (part 4 & 6 which have more footage in them) Paramount has a clause when they release their movies that if it has been cut, they do not release it uncut on DVD. They are embarresed by their horrormovies (Friday the 13th, My bloody Valentine & April Fools day) but they also do not want to sell their proporties to other studios (because someone else can make money of it) They don´t want to spend time and money to search and fix the series up ala Star Trek, and gave us a halfattempt box instead of a complete one...Studios know we buy it anyway and in 5 years time they may revisit it again...It´s called $

[g1ng3rsnap9ed]

Yeah,and in the box-set there is deleted footage also.