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FRIDAY THE 13th poster

1958

FRIDAY THE 13th script

In 1958, two Camp Crystal Lake counselors are brutally murdered, and twenty-two years later, new counselors arrive to reopen the camp despite local warnings. As the counselors prepare the camp, they are systematically stalked and killed by an unknown attacker, leaving Alice and Bill to discover the bodies and realize they are trapped. Alice eventually confronts the killer, Pamela Voorhees, who reveals herself as Jason Voorhees's mother, seeking revenge for her son's drowning at the camp due to negligent counselors. Alice fights and decapitates Mrs. Voorhees with a machete by the lake, and is rescued the next morning, though the lake's dark history lingers.

Writer
Unknown
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt0080761
Script date
1958/1980
87Scenes
19Characters
53Pages
8Dialogue samples

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FRIDAY THE 13th Save the Cat analysis

A group of new camp counselors arrives at the infamous Camp Crystal Lake, unaware of its deadly history.

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Key characters

ALICE

ALICE is listed as Counsellor. Artist, sensitive, the final survivor. In the parsed data, ALICE is connected to 45 scenes, 57 dialogue lines, 59 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.

45 scenes / 57 dialogue lines

BILL

BILL is listed as Counsellor. Thin, ascetic college sophomore. In the parsed data, BILL is connected to 26 scenes, 27 dialogue lines, 38 text mentions, first appearing around scene 14.

26 scenes / 27 dialogue lines

BRENDA

BRENDA is listed as Counsellor. Dark Eurasian girl, archery instructor. In the parsed data, BRENDA is connected to 16 scenes, 15 dialogue lines, 22 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.

16 scenes / 15 dialogue lines

PROWLER

PROWLER is listed as Antagonist. Unseen observer, later revealed as Mrs. Voorhees, seeking revenge for her son Jason. In the parsed data, PROWLER is connected to 15 scenes, 24 dialogue lines, 24 text mentions, first appearing around scene 70.

15 scenes / 24 dialogue lines

JACK

JACK is listed as Counsellor. Athlete, clean-cut, younger than Ned. In the parsed data, JACK is connected to 14 scenes, 20 dialogue lines, 26 text mentions, first appearing around scene 21.

14 scenes / 20 dialogue lines

MARCIE

MARCIE is listed as Counsellor. Jack's girlfriend, pretty, fun-loving. In the parsed data, MARCIE is connected to 13 scenes, 26 dialogue lines, 31 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.

13 scenes / 26 dialogue lines

STEVE CHRISTY

STEVE CHRISTY is listed as Camp Owner. Middle-aged, strong, charming, animated. In the parsed data, STEVE CHRISTY is connected to 11 scenes, 13 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.

11 scenes / 13 dialogue lines

NED

NED is listed as Counsellor. 22, short, well-developed upper body, polio-affected legs, joker. In the parsed data, NED is connected to 10 scenes, 14 dialogue lines, 20 text mentions, first appearing around scene 12.

10 scenes / 14 dialogue lines

CLAUDETTE

CLAUDETTE is listed as Assistant Counsellor. 17 years old, pretty, wears an 'Assistant Counsellor' t-shirt. In the parsed data, CLAUDETTE is connected to 5 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.

5 scenes / 4 dialogue lines

ANNIE

ANNIE is listed as Kitchen Staff. Late teens, long braid, Nike jogging shoes, aspiring teacher. In the parsed data, ANNIE is connected to 4 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.

4 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

TIERNEY

TIERNEY is listed as Police Sergeant. Middle-aged cop. In the parsed data, TIERNEY is connected to 3 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 40.

3 scenes / 8 dialogue lines

BARRY

BARRY is listed as Assistant Counsellor. 17 years old, handsome, physique-conscious. In the parsed data, BARRY is connected to 3 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.

3 scenes / 4 dialogue lines

OIL MAN

OIL MAN is listed as Local. 50, strong, balding, missing front teeth. In the parsed data, OIL MAN is connected to 2 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 8.

2 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

SANDY

SANDY is listed as Waitress. Attractive, works at the diner. In the parsed data, SANDY is connected to 1 scene, 8 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 32.

1 scenes / 8 dialogue lines

COUNSELLOR

COUNSELLOR is listed as Counsellor. Works at the rifle range. In the parsed data, COUNSELLOR is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.

1 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

CHLOE

CHLOE is listed as Assistant Counsellor. Good-looking girl, interested in Barry. In the parsed data, CHLOE is connected to 1 scene, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.

1 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

BUDDY

BUDDY is listed as Diner Boss. Works the grill. In the parsed data, BUDDY is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 7.

1 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

RALPH

RALPH is listed as Local. Crazy, carries dead rats. In the parsed data, RALPH is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 7.

1 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

TRUDY

TRUDY is listed as Waitress. Hefty, golden hair in a bun. In the parsed data, TRUDY is connected to 1 scene, first appearing around scene 7.

1 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. EXT. ROAD - DAY

    The camera reveals the sign for Camp Crystal Lake while children's voices play in the background.

  2. 2. EXT. SOFTBALL FIELD - DAY

    Children play softball while Claudette searches for someone.

    CLAUDETTE

  3. 3. EXT. RIFLE RANGE - DAY

    Claudette asks the Counsellor about Barry's whereabouts.

    CLAUDETTE, COUNSELLOR

  4. 4. EXT. MAIN LODGE - DAY

    Claudette finds Barry with Chloe and demands to talk.

    CLAUDETTE, BARRY, CHLOE

  5. 5. EXT. LAKE - DAY

    Barry and Claudette walk along the shore discussing their relationship.

    CLAUDETTE, BARRY

  6. 6. EXT. FOREST - DAY

    Barry and Claudette go to a clearing where they are stalked by the Prowler and eventually murdered.

    CLAUDETTE, BARRY, PROWLER

  7. 7. EXT. RURAL TOWN - MORNING

    Annie arrives in town and asks for directions to Camp Crystal Lake.

    ANNIE, TRUDY, BUDDY, OIL MAN, RALPH

  8. 8. INT. OIL TRUCK - DAY

    Annie rides with the Oil Man toward the camp.

    ANNIE, OIL MAN

  9. 9. EXT. RURAL HIGHWAY - DAY

    Annie gets a ride in a Jeep and is eventually murdered by the driver.

    ANNIE, PROWLER

  10. 10. INT. CAMPER VAN - DAY

    Ned, Jack, and Marcie travel to the camp.

    NED, JACK, MARCIE

  11. 11. EXT. CAMP CRYSTAL LAKE - DAY

    The new counsellors arrive and meet Steve Christy and Alice.

    NED, JACK, MARCIE, STEVE CHRISTY, ALICE, BILL

  12. 12. EXT. MAIN CABIN AREA - DAY

    Steve prepares to leave for town, giving instructions to the counsellors before departing.

    STEVE CHRISTY, JACK, BRENDA, ANNIE, NED, ALICE

  13. 13. EXT. ARCHERY RANGE - DAY

    Brenda sets up targets and is nearly hit by an arrow shot by Ned.

    BRENDA, NED

  14. 14. INT. ARTS & CRAFTS CABIN - DAY

    Alice works on inventory and sketches while Bill visits her.

    ALICE, BILL

  15. 15. EXT. ARTS & CRAFTS CABIN - DAY

    The group gathers outside the cabin after Marcie screams.

    MARCIE, JACK, NED, BRENDA, BILL, ALICE

  16. 16. EXT. CRYSTAL LAKE - DAY

    The group relaxes in the lake while being watched by the Prowler.

    MARCIE, JACK, NED, BRENDA, BILL, ALICE

  17. 17. EXT. BEHIND ALICE'S CABIN - DAY

    The Prowler places a snake in Alice's cabin.

    PROWLER

  18. 18. INT. SHOWER ROOM - DAY

    Alice is attacked by the snake in the shower room.

    ALICE

  19. 19. INT. ALICE'S CABIN - DAY

    Bill kills the snake and comforts Alice.

    ALICE, BILL, MARCIE, JACK

  20. 20. INT. CAMP KITCHEN - LATE AFTERNOON

    The group prepares food while Ned jokes around.

    BRENDA, MARCIE, JACK, BILL, ALICE, NED

  21. 21. INT. GENERATOR SHED - LATE AFTERNOON

    Jack is electrocuted while trying to fix the generator.

    JACK, BILL

  22. 22. INT. EQUIPMENT SHED - DUSK

    Jack retrieves lanterns and notices the tools are missing.

    JACK

  23. 23. INT. EQUIPMENT SHED - DUSK

    Jack enters the equipment shed to retrieve lanterns and notices the tools are missing.

    JACK

  24. 24. INT. KITCHEN - DUSK

    The counsellors engage in a trivia contest; Ned plays a prank by pretending to choke.

    NED, BRENDA, JACK, BILL, MARCIE, ALICE

  25. 25. EXT. MAIN CAMP AREA - EVENING

    Ned walks toward his cabin and spots a mysterious figure.

    NED

  26. 26. INT. KITCHEN AREA - EVENING

    The group discusses Ned's absence; Jack and Marcie decide to go for a walk.

    ALICE, BRENDA, BILL, JACK, MARCIE

  27. 27. EXT. EDGE OF LAKE - NIGHT

    Jack and Marcie walk by the lake and discuss their fears before heading to a cabin.

    JACK, MARCIE

  28. 28. INT. BOY'S CABIN - NIGHT

    Jack and Marcie make love while Ned lies dead in the bunk above them.

    JACK, MARCIE, NED

  29. 29. EXT. MAIN CABIN - NIGHT

    Alice and Bill discuss Jack and Marcie.

    ALICE, BILL

  30. 30. EXT. CAMP GROUNDS - NIGHT

    Marcie runs to the bathroom.

    MARCIE

  31. 31. INT. CAMP BATHROOM - NIGHT

    Marcie is killed by the prowler.

    MARCIE, PROWLER

  32. 32. INT. DINER - NIGHT

    Steve Christy flirts with Sandy the waitress before leaving for camp.

    STEVE CHRISTY, SANDY

  33. 33. EXT. DINER - NIGHT

    Steve leaves the diner in his Jeep.

    STEVE CHRISTY

  34. 34. EXT. HIGHWAY - NIGHT

    Steve drives toward Crystal Lake.

    STEVE CHRISTY

  35. 35. EXT. MAIN CABIN - NIGHT

    The prowler watches the meeting room.

    PROWLER

  36. 36. INT. BIG MEETING ROOM - NIGHT

    Alice, Bill, and Brenda discuss the others.

    ALICE, BILL, BRENDA

  37. 37. EXT. RURAL ROAD - NIGHT

    Steve's Jeep breaks down.

    STEVE CHRISTY

  38. 38. INT. BIG MEETING ROOM - NIGHT

    Bill and Alice prepare to clean up; Brenda leaves.

    ALICE, BILL, BRENDA

  39. 39. INT. CAMP BATHROOM - NIGHT

    Brenda uses the bathroom.

    BRENDA

  40. 40. EXT. RURAL ROAD - NIGHT

    Steve gets a ride from a police officer.

    STEVE CHRISTY, TIERNEY

  41. 41. INT. GIRL'S CABIN - NIGHT

    Brenda prepares for bed.

    BRENDA

  42. 42. EXT. GIRL'S CABIN - NIGHT

    Brenda investigates a tapping sound.

    BRENDA

  43. 43. INT. GIRL'S CABIN - NIGHT

    Brenda discovers a hatchet on her bed.

    BRENDA

  44. 44. EXT. PATHWAY/CAMP - NIGHT

    Brenda runs through the rain.

    BRENDA

  45. 45. EXT. SOFTBALL FIELD - NIGHT

    Brenda is killed.

    BRENDA

  46. 46. INT. BIG MEETING ROOM - NIGHT

    Alice and Bill hear Brenda's scream.

    ALICE, BILL

  47. 47. INT. POLICE CAR - NIGHT

    Steve and the officer drive to camp.

    STEVE CHRISTY, TIERNEY

  48. 48. EXT. CAMP GROUNDS - NIGHT

    Alice and Bill look for Brenda after seeing a light go out.

    ALICE, BILL

  49. 49. INT. POLICE CAR - NIGHT

    Tierney drives Steve while discussing the full moon; they receive a call about a major accident.

    TIERNEY, STEVE CHRISTY

  50. 50. EXT. RURAL ROAD - NIGHT

    Steve is dropped off and walks away.

    STEVE CHRISTY

  51. 51. EXT. GIRL'S CABIN - NIGHT

    Bill and Alice arrive at Brenda's cabin.

    BILL, ALICE

  52. 52. INT. GIRL'S CABIN - NIGHT

    Alice and Bill find a bloody hatchet on Brenda's pillow.

    ALICE, BILL

  53. 53. EXT. JACK'S CABIN - NIGHT

    Bill and Alice check Jack's cabin.

    BILL, ALICE

  54. 54. INT. JACK'S CABIN - NIGHT

    The cabin is empty.

    BILL, ALICE

  55. 55. INT. CAMP BATHROOM - NIGHT

    Bill and Alice search the bathroom.

    BILL, ALICE

  56. 56. EXT. OFFICE CABIN - NIGHT

    Bill and Alice break into the office to use the phone.

    BILL, ALICE

  57. 57. EXT. PARKING LOT - NIGHT

    Bill and Alice try to start the van.

    BILL, ALICE

  58. 58. EXT. CAMP ENTRANCE - NIGHT

    Steve Christy arrives at the camp.

    STEVE CHRISTY

  59. 59. EXT. LAKE - NIGHT

    Establishing shot of the lake.

  60. 60. EXT. GENERATOR SHED - NIGHT

    The Prowler approaches the shed.

    PROWLER

  61. 61. INT. BIG MEETING ROOM - NIGHT

    Bill and Alice wait in the meeting room; the power goes out.

    BILL, ALICE

  62. 62. EXT. GENERATOR SHED - NIGHT

    Bill approaches the shed.

    BILL

  63. 63. INT. GENERATOR SHED - NIGHT

    Bill inspects the generator.

    BILL

  64. 64. INT. BIG MEETING ROOM - NIGHT

    Alice wakes up and goes to the kitchen.

    ALICE

  65. 65. INT. KITCHEN - NIGHT

    Alice makes coffee and looks for Bill.

    ALICE

  66. 66. INT. KITCHEN - NIGHT

    Alice pours coffee.

    ALICE

  67. 67. EXT. MAIN CABIN AREA - NIGHT

    Alice walks to the generator shed.

    ALICE

  68. 68. EXT. GENERATOR SHED - NIGHT

    Alice finds Bill's body.

    ALICE, BILL

  69. 69. INT. MAIN CABIN - NIGHT

    Alice runs back to the cabin.

    ALICE

  70. 70. INT. BIG MEETING ROOM - NIGHT

    Alice searches for a weapon; Mrs. Voorhees appears.

    ALICE, PROWLER

  71. 71. EXT. MAIN CABIN/TREE - NIGHT

    Alice flees and sees the bodies of Steve and Jack.

    ALICE

  72. 72. EXT. ARTS & CRAFTS CABIN - NIGHT

    Alice hides in the cabin.

    ALICE

  73. 73. EXT. GENERATOR SHACK - NIGHT

    Mrs. Voorhees opens the shed.

    PROWLER

  74. 74. INT. ARTS & CRAFTS CABIN - NIGHT

    Alice hides from Mrs. Voorhees.

    ALICE, PROWLER

  75. 75. EXT. CAMP GROUNDS/EQUIP. SHED - NIGHT

    Alice runs to the equipment shed.

    ALICE, PROWLER

  76. 76. EXT. RIFLE RANGE SHACK - NIGHT

    Alice enters the rifle range shack.

    ALICE

  77. 77. INT. RIFLE RANGE SHACK - NIGHT

    Alice tries to find bullets; Mrs. Voorhees attacks.

    ALICE, PROWLER

  78. 78. EXT. MAIN CABIN FRONT - NIGHT

    Alice runs back to the main cabin.

    ALICE

  79. 79. INT. KITCHEN AREA - NIGHT

    Alice hides in the larder.

    ALICE

  80. 80. INT. LARDER - NIGHT

    Alice hides while Mrs. Voorhees searches.

    ALICE, PROWLER

Dialogue examples

I've dreamed this dream. Maybe half a dozen times. There is a thunderstorm. The rain comes down like pebbles. I can hear the sound. I try to close my ears off. It doesn't work. The sounds gets louder. The rain turns to blood and the blood washes down in little rivers. And the sound stops.

MARCIE / Scene 27

Bad enough we got a full moon; it's Friday the 13th. They keep statistics. We get more accidents, more robberies, more rapes, more homicides, more of everything when there's a full moon. It affects people. Makes 'em nuts.

TIERNEY / Scene 49

You know a boy drowned the year before those two others were killed? An accident? It was inadequate supervision. The counsellors were not paying enough attention... They were making love when that boy drowned.

PROWLER / Scene 70

I think water got into the electrical system. You ride me back to camp? I'll get one of my counsellors to drive me back tomorrow morning.

STEVE CHRISTY / Scene 40

It's over twenty miles to the crossroads. Steve'll be back in an hour. Things will straighten out then. We'll take his Jeep and get help.

BILL / Scene 57

Don't worry. There is probably some really stupid explanation for all this. When the sun comes up tomorrow, you'll smile. Promise.

BILL / Scene 57

Got to it just in time. The generator was running on fumes. I filled it up. That should keep it humming until Steve gets back.

BILL / Scene 38

Ha! You wily oriental! The phone was "Mr. Watson, come in here, I need you." "What hath God wrought" was the telegraph.

NED / Scene 24

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