Friday The 13th Returns To Theatres In Plymouth Meeting

PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — One of the most popular horror movie franchises of all time is celebrating its 40th birthday with some special showings in local theaters.

For four decades, Jason Voorhees (and sometimes his mom) have been terrorizing unsuspecting teenagers, and this year marks a milestone anniversary for the slasher movie. Select theaters around the country and Montgomery County will be showing the original "Friday the 13th" this month.

The schedule for AMC Plymouth Meeting 12 is below:

• Sunday, Oct. 4: 7 p.m.
• Tuesday, Oct. 6: 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct. 7: 7 p.m.

Showings are also slated for Regal King of Prussia 16 and Regal Oaks Stadium 24.

The "Friday the 13th" franchise has spawned a total of 12 films — with rumors of a 13th movie in the works. The 1980 original will be shown restored and remastered on the big screen.

Viewers can watch the counselors of Camp Crystal Lake as they're menaced by the hockey-mask wearing killer at theaters in Joliet, Naperville, New Lenox, Woodridge, Warrenville, Chicago, Crystal Lake and other locations.

For tickets and a full list of theaters and show times, visit the Fathom Events web page.

With reporting from Patch correspondent Rebecca Hughes.