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Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th

Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th

Documentary · 2013

Taking inspiration from Peter M. Bracke's definitive book of the same name, this seven-hour documentary dives into the making of all twelve Friday the 13th films, with all-new interviews from the cast and the crew.

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Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th

“The ultimate tribute to one of horror's most iconic and enduring franchises”

2013 Documentary 6h 40m

Critical arithmetic

The consensus, allegedly.

IMDb

8.5 / 10

2.1K votes

TMDB

7.9 / 10

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Taking inspiration from Peter M. Bracke's definitive book of the same name, this seven-hour documentary dives into the making of all twelve Friday the 13th films, with all-new interviews from the cast and the crew.

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Directed by

Daniel Farrands

Written by

Daniel Farrands

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Emma Jacobs

Self

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Peter M. Bracke

Self

Jennifer Banko

Jennifer Banko

Self

Kristi Angus

Kristi Angus

Self

Corey Feldman

Corey Feldman

Self / Narrator (voice)

Gabriel Bartalos

Gabriel Bartalos

Self

S

Samantha Delutri

Self

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The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.