Blu-ray Review: Friday The 13th, Part 3: 3-D - Page 3

But what really sets this Blu-ray apart from its Standard Definition counterpart is the inclusion of some special features. Yes, we were all left a little puzzled when we found out that the “Deluxe Edition” DVD lacked so much as even a trailer on it, while the re-releases of parts one and two featured substantially more (read: something… period). My only guess is that putting both the 2-D and 3-D versions on the disc prevented any other materials from being tacked on… still, they could have probably included the other materials on a separate disc. But, no matter, kids, because the Blu-ray is here!

Four featurettes are the highlight(s) here. “Fresh Cuts: 3D Terror” takes us into the joys of filming a moving picture in three dimensions; “Legacy Of The Mask” talks about Jason’s newfound persona (and subsequent icon status); “Slasher Films: Going For The Jugular” discusses (briefly) every parent’s least-favorite horror genre; and the appallingly bad “Lost Tales From Camp Blood - Part 3” carries on the unwanted short film series seen on the other Friday The 13th “Deluxe Edition” DVDs. Rounding up the special features is the original theatrical trailer in all of its cheesy '80s exploitative glory. All of the special features are presented in High Definition (nice) and the case includes the much-needed two pairs of 3-D glasses.

Although I’m a bit disappointed that this title (as well as Part 2) didn’t hit Blu-ray along with Part 1, I can safely say that this HD upgrade is worth your time since a) it’s High Def 3-D (duh!) and b) this release actually has some special features.

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