The story begins at Crystal Lake, where Jason Voorhees is accidentally resurrected by a boat's anchor hitting an underwater power cable. He hitches a ride on the SS Lazarus, a ship carrying a graduating class of high school students to New York City. As the body count rises on the Atlantic, the survivors eventually dock in the Big Apple for a final showdown. Production and Reception
Due to budget constraints, most of the film was shot in Vancouver. Actual NYC footage is limited to the final act.
It was the lowest-grossing film in the franchise at the time, leading Paramount to sell the character rights to New Line Cinema. Why It’s a Cult Classic
If you are looking for this film in format, you are looking for a high-definition digital copy sourced from a Blu-ray disc. This resolution provides a sharp image and clear audio, which is ideal for catching the gritty details of 1980s New York (and Vancouver).
To avoid an X rating, the MPAA forced heavy cuts, resulting in many of the kills feeling abrupt or bloodless.
Jason literally knocks a character's head off with a single punch on a rooftop.