Movies like Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan

For fans of the visceral terror that 'Friday the 13th Part VIII' delivers, 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre' presents another iconic killer in Leatherface. The gritty realism and intense atmosphere of dread will resonate with those who enjoy the relentless nature of Jason's Manhattan rampage.

Wes Craven's 'Scream' revitalized the slasher genre in the '90s with its meta-commentary and self-aware characters. Like 'Friday the 13th Part VIII', 'Scream' offers suspenseful chase scenes and creative kills but with a side of dark humor.

Freddy Krueger, a murderer who attacks his victims in their dreams, brings a supernatural twist to the slasher formula. Fans of 'Friday the 13th Part VIII' will appreciate the blend of reality and fantasy as the young characters fight for their lives both asleep and awake.

Blending campy humor with shocking kills, 'Sleepaway Camp' is a cult classic in the slasher genre that shares a setting similar to the earlier 'Friday the 13th' films, making it a fitting follow-up for those who want to see more summer camp slaughter.

The holiday-themed slasher 'My Bloody Valentine' throws a miner's pickaxe into the mix of slasher weaponry. Like 'Friday the 13th Part VIII', the film crafts a chilling atmosphere and presents a killer whose identity keeps everyone guessing until the very end.

This lesser-known slasher gem from 1981 provides an eerie atmosphere and gruesome special effects that will satisfy the bloodlust of fans looking for more after 'Friday the 13th Part VIII'. 'The Prowler' shares the same kind of masked killer and creative death scenes that define Jason's murderous legacy.

Another film set at a summer camp, 'The Burning' is perfect for fans who can't get enough of the 'Friday the 13th' formula. With Tom Savini's special effects and a similarly menacing antagonist, this film echoes the tension and terror found in Jason's quests.