By Matt Molgaard
I have never seen a book as detailed, all-encompassing, and truly comprehensive as Peter M. Bracke’s Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13thdayWith the exception of Platinum Dunes’ 2009 reboot Crystal Lake Memories, which hit theaters three years later, every film in the series is covered. From Sean S. Cunningham’s 1980 debut to Ronny Yu’s highly anticipated 2003 monster crossover Freddy vs. Jason, each movie is retold and reviewed by the people who made them. We’re talking about pretty much everything. Everyone Who makes these movies happen?
The book also includes countless high-quality images, from photographs to stills, from rare posters to behind-the-scenes footage, and the book brings some magic to the audience in the form of stimulating aesthetics. But what really sets this book apart from most of its kind is the personal accounts of all those involved. It’s hard to find a person involved with the series – assuming they’re still alive – who didn’t put their thoughts into this book, and they’re memories of seeing it in their mind’s eye, which makes this work feel more intimate than it should have. Reading this book, you feel like you know these talented people, and I think that has always been Peter Bracke’s main goal, to bring Friday the 13th to the audience.day The universe has entered our home and into our arms. Well done.
If you’re a fan of Jason Voorhees, or just a fan of Friday the 13thday movie, this book is for you. It’s so incredibly rewarding that after you finish it, you’ll want to crack it open right away and read it again. It may be nonfiction, focusing on a wild world rooted in fiction, but it’s just as fascinating. Buy Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13thdayis not only very detailed in its research, but also very informative and addictive. I loved this book. Excellent work, highly recommended!
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