Is Friday the 13th Part III (1982) scary?

Not particularly — Friday the 13th Part III (1982)'s appeal is atmospheric or thematic rather than overtly scary. As a slasher film, it scored 3.0/10 for fear, 5.0/10 for atmosphere, and 5.5/10 overall on Watch Darkly's curator scale across 1 rating.

How many jump scares are in Friday the 13th Part III (1982)?

Friday the 13th Part III (1982) has 7 jump scares, based on its logged jump-scare count.

What are some films like Friday the 13th Part III (1982)?

Films similar to Friday the 13th Part III (1982) on Watch Darkly include Friday the 13th (1980), Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981), X (2022), shown as related by mood rather than by shared themes.

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Friday the 13th Part III

1982 · R · 1h 35m

A new dimension in terror…

An idyllic summer turns into a nightmare of unspeakable terror for yet another group of naïve friends. Ignoring Camp Crystal Lake's bloody legacy, one by one they fall victim to the maniacal Jason, who stalks them at every turn...

Plot summary via TMDB

Release

In theaters: August 13, 1982

Curator Score

5.5

Overall

Based on 1 curator rating · How we score

A quieter watch, light on gore.

Jump scares

Friday the 13th Part III has 7 jump scares. Compare counts

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5.5Overall

Fear3.0

Gore4.0

Atmosphere5.0

Intensity4.0

Genres

horrorthriller

Details

Budget$2.3M

Box office$36.7M

Directed by

Steve Miner

Written by

Carol Watson, Martin Kitrosser

Cinematography

Gerald Feil

Music

Harry Manfredini

Starring

Dana Kimmell as Chris Higgins · Paul Kratka as Rick · Richard Brooker as Jason · Catherine Parks as Vera Sanchez · Tracie Savage as Debbie · David Wiley as Abel · Rachel Howard as Chili · Anne Gaybis as Cashier

Production

Frank Mancuso Jr. Productions, Georgetown Productions, Jason Productions, Paramount Pictures, Sean S. Cunningham Films

Reviews

blessedmakerCurator

Aug 13, 2026

Overall5.5Fear3Atmos.5Gore4

Nothing redeeming in this movie for me. None of the characters or deaths really stood out to me. The biker gang was a weird touch. The film didn't bring anything new to the table, and didn't try to approach something at a different angle. Anything really, to officially put it's own unique stamp on the franchise, or to execute on at least one thing well ALMOST 100% squandered except for one thing: the iconic Jason mask is the only positive thing that stood out to me. But a hockey mask on a killer can't lift a film. Personally felt the practical effects took a step backwards in quality and believability. Watching this was a chore.

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