Most of the "Manhattan" scenes were actually filmed in Vancouver, Canada, due to budget constraints.
It was the lowest-grossing film in the series at the time, leading Paramount to sell the rights to New Line Cinema. 🪓 Why It’s a Cult Favorite Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhatta...
Rob Hedden originally wanted much more of the film to take place in New York. Most of the "Manhattan" scenes were actually filmed
Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan is the 1989 slasher film that famously took the hockey-masked killer out of the woods and into the big city. While polarizing among fans, it remains a cult classic for its ambitious premise and memorable kills. 🚢 The Plot: From Crystal Lake to NYC Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan
Jason stalks the students through the narrow corridors of the ship.
The film ends with a controversial "toxic waste" flood in the sewers that reverts Jason to a child. 🎬 Production Facts
After Jason kills most of the passengers, the survivors escape on a life raft.