I found them! I have the entire collection of friday the 13th: the series! Now that I've watched it after all this time, I feel it necessary to revisit my review. The quality leaves something to be desired, but its not enough to get in the way of the show. So far, I've gotten up to the part where the Ryan Dallion character leaves, and have made some observations:
1. Some of the cursed objects are basically supernatural murder weapons (such as the quilt of hathor), while others are somewhat complicated and involved (such as the pirates' foghorn)
2. As the show goes on, you tend to find the same actors in different roles.
3. The one major flaw in the show is the element of coincidence (many of the objects happen to be found in the possesion of someone the main characters know, or someone who is associated with someone the main characters know). A lesser (but noteworthy) flaw is the role of the police, who seem completely oblivious to the fact that the three same unknown people keep showing up and removing items from the scenes of very bizzare murders.
4. Its okay for cousins to get intimate, as long as they are several times removed.
5. Although its a tv show, they are not afraid to show blood.
I figure I'll add some more cursed objects to the list:
Pirate's foghorn-blast it at night over an ocean, and it will raise pirates from the dead who will pay gold for dead bodies.
Poolstick-impale a victim on it, and it will make you unbeatable at pool.
Tattoo Needles-an image drawn with the needles comes to life and kills the person they were tattooed on; in return, gives the user a temporary winning streak.
Makeup case-mix blood with the makeup, and it will hide any deformity, no matter how severe.
Silver chain w/ key-spill blood on the key, and it will allow the user to drive faster than automechanically possible.
Mesmer's Bauble-can hypnotize a person into commiting suicide, after which it can be used to grant a wish.
1919 World series ring-kills anyone who places it on their finger, then reveals the outcome of a sporting event before it occurs.
Shard of Medusea-stab someone with the shard, and they turn to stone.
Antique Radio-kills listeners with their worst fears, after which it provides valuble information to the owner.
The tattoo needle and antique radio episodes I remember. The ending of the radio ep. was quite effective, from what I remember.
Quote from: Fausto on January 18, 2007, 07:38:12 PM
4. Its okay for cousins to get intimate, as long as they are several times removed.
Do you have to remove them during or after intimacy? :twirl:
I'm actually kinda tempted to check it out myself now. Where might a brother hook himself up with these DVDs?
What was the one with the device with two seats where when you threw a lever and a giant spike/needle would fall, pierce the brainstem of one of the two seated people, and drain fluid from one person to the other. Seems like it took their youth or part of their soul, or spark of personality.
I'd like to see that one again. It was creepy and kinda sad.
Fixed some bad spelling.
One episode I remember (and that I thought was pretty cool when I saw it) had the watch that went to 13. The wearer could use the extra hour as he wished since for everyone else, time stopped for an hour.
I used to watch that show all the time, but this is the only episode I specifically remember. I always thought it a neat idea, if not wholly original.
I'm actually kinda tempted to check it out myself now. Where might a brother hook himself up with these DVDs?
I got them at the horror convention in August (both FT13thtS reviews are from a while back). Incidentally, that same convention is coming up in Febuary (see my post, "South Jersey Monster Mania" in the badmovies section), so that might be your opprotunity to get it. Otherwise, I'm sure you can get them on the internet, ebay maybe.
What was the one with the device with two seats where when you threw a level and a giant spike/needle would fall, pierce the brainstem of one of the two seated people, and drain fluid from one person to the other....
I think that was the Triphonator. It could transfer intellegence from one person to another. It is easily the largest of the objects, and there is still a debate among fans today about how they managed to get it home and into the vault. (I think the episode was called "Brain Drain")
i've never seen this show, but my curiosity is certainly piqued. is it safe to say that sci-fi's "the lost room" is a rip-off of this show?
Thanks, Fausto, i haven't seen that episode in years and wondered which one it was, and fuzzy on details.
is it safe to say that sci-fi's "the lost room" is a rip-off of this show?
Yup, although you dont have to kill anybody to use those objects.