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

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

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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

6h 40m

7.9(110 votes)

Documentary

Overview

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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10 featured cast members

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Emma Jacobs

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Peter M. Bracke

Self

Jennifer Banko

Jennifer Banko

Self

Kristi Angus

Kristi Angus

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Corey Feldman

Corey Feldman

Self / Narrator (voice)

Gabriel Bartalos

Gabriel Bartalos

Self

Samantha Delutri

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Kimberly Higgins

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James Meddock

Self

Faith Niebaum

Self

Creative team

Directed by: Daniel Farrands
Written by: Daniel Farrands
Produced by: Thommy Hutson

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