Amazon slashes price on 13th installment in deluxe 12-movie series on Friday

The Friday the 13th Series Deluxe Edition is a 1080p Blu-ray set featuring every film in the iconic horror series. The classic eight-film storyline – from the 1980 original to 1989's Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan – is joined by the controversial Jason Goes to Hell (1993) and Jason X (2002), the A Nightmare on Elm Street crossover Freddy vs. Jason and the 2009 reboot.

Unlike many larger box sets, each movie comes in its own traditional Blu-ray box with double-sided cover art. There are 13 chests in total, as both bonus material discs have their own chests. The film and a 40-page booklet containing essays and photography are packaged in a durable slipcase, pictured above. The slipcase features exclusive Devon Whitehead artwork on all four sides.

The first four films in the series were based on new (at the time) 4K restorations from Shout Factory. Shout Factory has also restored the mono/stereo soundtracks for the first seven films in the series. The original film comes on two discs, one with restored audio and the other with original sound. Jason Goes to Hell and Jason X receive new insert-based 2K scans.

If you're a die-hard fan of the series, this treasure trove of special features is worth the price of admission. In addition to all the archival content from the earlier Blu-ray and DVD releases, the set also comes with extensive new audio commentary from the cast and crew. It also includes new audio commentary led by other filmmakers influenced by the series. You'll also find new behind-the-scenes footage, documentary outtakes, and interviews. With so many special features, the last two discs in the box set contain even more special features.

For a complete list of special features, check out the product description section on the Amazon store page.

“Friday the 13th” Series Deluxe Edition (Blu-ray):

• Friday the 13th (1980): New 4K Scan (2 discs)
• Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981): New 4K Scan
• Friday the 13th Part 3 (1982): New 4K Scan
• Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984): New 4K Scan
• Friday the 13th Part 5: A New Beginning (1985)
• Friday the 13th Part 6: Jason Lives (1986)
• Friday the 13th Part 7: New Blood (1988)
• Friday the 13th Part 8: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)
• Jason Goes to Hell: The Last Friday (1993): New 2K Scan (2 discs)
• Jason X (2002): New 2K Scan
• Freddy vs. Jason (2003)
• Friday the 13th (2009)
• Bonus CD 1
• Bonus disc 2
• Paperback booklet (40 pages)
• Exclusive book cover

If you want to complete the Friday the 13th movie and TV series, check out the 17-disc DVD set, which contains all 71 episodes of the TV series which aired for three seasons from 1987 to 1990. Friday the 13th: The Complete Collection is discounted to $29.71 at Amazon (originally $40).

While Shout Factory's 12-movie box set sells out, fans can still choose from some of the Friday the 13th series. Paramount's “Friday the 13th” eight-movie Steelbook series is only $38 on Amazon. This affordable collection was re-released earlier this month (November 11) – and the timing perhaps That’s no coincidence — it’s been sold out since last holiday season. It comes with Blu-ray and digital versions of the classic Friday the 13th storyline.

All six discs are packaged in a single steel box as shown above. Also included in the collection are remastered versions of the first four films in the classic series. The remasters get their own discs, but the second half of the classic series is pressed onto two discs. The collection doesn't have that many special features, but for $38 you can get eight movies on Blu-ray and digital, a handsome steel bookcase, and eight art cards. The 8-movie Steelbook series is undoubtedly great value for money. Originally published in 202

The Steelbook Collection is actually cheaper than the standard version without the collection box and art card. The DVD set can be purchased for only $22.