Crystal Lake Counselor Handbook - Chapter III: Rise of Hodder

Welcome back to A Podcask of Amontillado, where we delve into the dark, dreadful, and terrifying parts of the world.

By 1987, Friday the 13th was an institution, a pop culture juggernaut that seemed as unstoppable as its main character. But after six movies and dozens of kills, some people thought that the series needed to be shaken up a bit. Thus, we get two movies that took the franchise in some new directions, pitting Jason against a superpowered final girl, and then taking him from the New Jersey forests to the mean streets of Manhattan (eventually). The biggest change, however, was the introduction of the man who would become what most people consider to be the definitive Jason Vorhees; actor, writer, stuntman, the legend, Kane Hodder.

Rejoin Erin & Gary as they once more release Shaun Rosado from behind the wall, and welcome Laura Rosado from Pop*Cycled Baubles down into the catacombs to discuss the borders of Jason’s territory, the size & location of Crystal Lake, the timeline of the series, how Kane is made of iron, when the 80’s finally settles into the movies, the ecology of the rich teen, Jason wandering around Jasoning, Erin & Shaun’s NY Survival Guide, Jason’s breathing, Laura’s boat rant, Kane’s support of his fellow actors, potential Jason/Jaws/Lake Placid crossovers, the worst doctor & the worst uncle in the series, and Jason as a . . . feral panda?

Kane Hodder's biography.

Friday the 13th.fandom.com.

Crystal Lake's (possible) connection to NY Map.

Maniac of New York on Amazon.

Opening and closing music is "Softly Shall You Sleep," by Valentine Wolfe.

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