'Friday the 13th': From Crystal Lake terror to a 'Nightmare' crossover, grading the 12 films

Los Angeles Times - Oct 19, 2026

With the recent release of 'Friday the 13th' prequel series 'Crystal Lake,' our writer rewatched every film in the iconic slasher franchise to grade them on a hockey mask scale.

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