Friday the 13th (1980) VHS 1982 Paramount Gatefold First Print Horror For Sale

Friday the 13th (1980) VHS 1982 Paramount Gatefold First Print HorrorCondition: Pre-OwnedDescriptionFRIDAY THE 13TH (1980) • 1982 PARAMOUNT HOME VIDEO VHS • GATEFOLD • FIRST PRINT • ENGLISH LANGUAGEVintage 1982 Paramount Home Video gatefold VHS release of Friday the 13th, the landmark slasher film directed by Sean S. Cunningham and starring Betsy Palmer, Adrienne King, Harry Crosby, Laurie Bartram, Mark Nelson, Jeannine Taylor, Robbi Morgan, and Kevin Bacon. This early Paramount edition features the classic original artwork and distinctive oversized gatefold packaging with the blue Paramount-patterned interior.An iconic collectible from the early home-video era, this gatefold edition predates the more familiar later Paramount VHS packaging. The original box opens like a book, revealing the blue interior panel with the cassette positioned inside, making it especially recognizable among early Paramount releases and highly appealing to collectors of vintage horror VHS.Title: Friday the 13th
Original Film Release: 1980
VHS Release: 1982
Edition: First Print Gatefold
Format: VHS
Language: English
Video Standard: NTSC
Runtime: 93 minutes
Rating: R
Genre: Horror / Slasher
Director: Sean S. Cunningham
Writer: Victor Miller
Producer: Sean S. Cunningham
Music: Harry Manfredini
Distributor: Paramount Home Video
Packaging: Original gatefold cardboard boxCastBetsy Palmer as Mrs. Voorhees
Adrienne King as Alice Hardy
Harry Crosby as Bill
Laurie Bartram as Brenda
Mark Nelson as Ned
Jeannine Taylor as Marcie
Robbi Morgan as Annie
Kevin Bacon as Jack
Peter Brouwer as Steve Christy
Walt Gorney as Crazy RalphCamp Crystal Lake has been closed for years following a series of murders and unexplained tragedies. When a group of young counselors arrives to prepare the camp for reopening, they are stalked one by one by an unseen killer, leading to one of horror cinema’s most famous final confrontations.Released in 1980, Friday the 13th became one of the defining films of the slasher era and launched one of horror cinema’s most enduring franchises. Sean S. Cunningham’s direction, Victor Miller’s screenplay, Harry Manfredini’s distinctive score, and Tom Savini’s special makeup effects helped establish the film as a landmark of early 1980s horror.1982 Paramount Home Video Gatefold First PrintThis 1982 Paramount Home Video gatefold first-print VHS edition features the film’s classic illustrated artwork against a black background, with the Friday the 13th title in white and red and original Paramount Home Video branding.The distinctive gatefold box opens like a book and features the repeating blue Paramount mountain-logo pattern on the inside cover and a bright blue interior cassette panel. The exterior includes the original film artwork, still photographs, synopsis, production credits, and early Paramount Home Video branding.The cassette retains its original Paramount Home Video Friday the 13th face label identifying the film as 1980 / Color / 93 Min. / R. The surviving original gatefold packaging and period Paramount presentation make this an especially desirable early home-video edition.ConditionPre-owned vintage condition. The original gatefold cardboard packaging shows visible age-related wear, including substantial edge and corner wear, surface rubbing, scuffing, creasing, discoloration, and areas of paper loss. The upper portion of the gatefold shows noticeable bending, crushing, fraying, and separation consistent with age and previous handling.The white rear and spine areas show additional discoloration, marks, rubbing, and general handling wear. The interior gatefold remains present, including the blue Paramount-patterned inside cover and blue cassette panel. Please review the photographs carefully for the exact condition of the gatefold packaging.The VHS cassette shows cosmetic wear consistent with age and previous use. The original Paramount Home Video face label remains attached and shows visible age-related discoloration and spotting. Please review all photographs carefully for the exact cosmetic condition and everything included.A great collectible for fans of Friday the 13th, Sean S. Cunningham, Betsy Palmer, Adrienne King, Kevin Bacon, classic slasher films, Paramount Home Video, and early VHS releases. The 1982 first-print gatefold packaging makes this a particularly distinctive surviving example from the early home-video history of one of horror’s most important franchises.ShippingThis VHS will be packed securely and shipped inside a sturdy box with protective packing material to help protect the original packaging during transit. It will not be shipped in a soft mailer.The exact item pictured is the item you will receive.