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

2013400 minPGdocumentary

7.9/ 10(111 ratings)• TMDB

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Sean Cunningham reflects on the evolution of the *Friday the 13th* franchise through interviews and insights from cast and crew across all twelve films.

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Sean Cunningham reflects on the evolution of the *Friday the 13th* franchise through interviews and insights from cast and crew across all twelve films.

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Sean Cunningham, director of the original *Friday the 13th*, reflects on the franchise's evolution in this extensive documentary. Running for 400 minutes, it covers all twelve films in the series. Interviews with cast and crew provide insights into the production process and the challenges faced, including issues of censorship. Based on Peter M. Bracke's book, the film offers a comprehensive look at the legacy of one of horror cinema's most iconic franchises.

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See interviews with over 150 cast and crew members.
Find out about the controversies around censorship.
Meet the creators behind all twelve films.

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The documentary is based on Peter M. Bracke's book published in 2005.
It features interviews from over 150 cast and crew members.
The total runtime of the documentary is 400 minutes.

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What is the duration of Crystal Lake Memories?

The duration of Crystal Lake Memories is 400 minutes.

How many Friday the 13th films are covered in the documentary?

The documentary covers all twelve Friday the 13th films.

Who is the author of the book that inspired the documentary?

The documentary is inspired by Peter M. Bracke's definitive book of the same name.

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