Directed by Steve Miner, this installment is most famous for introducing Jason Voorhees' iconic . It was originally released in theaters as a 3D gimmick film, picking up exactly one day after the events of Part II .
: Many critics note the film is heavily padded with scenes designed solely for 3D effects (like yo-yos or popcorn popping), which can feel awkward or annoying in standard 2D.
: The film features a unique, "disco-fied" theme song that fans either love as an "absolute banger" or hate for being dated and unscary. Community Voices