The original 1980 slasher film *Friday the 13th* will be broadcast on Sky Atlantic at 10:10 p.m. this Friday, coinciding with the premiere of the new small-screen reboot, *Crystal Lake*. Directed by Sean S. Cunningham, the film draws inspiration from earlier horror classics such as *Halloween*, *Carrie*, and Alfred Hitchcock’s *Psycho*, combining elements from these works to establish a definitive entry in the slasher genre.

*Friday the 13th* is noted for its pioneering use of point-of-view camera techniques, which immerse viewers in the perspective of the film’s unidentified killer as they stalk and murder a group of teenagers at the fictional Camp Crystal Lake. This style contributed significantly to the film’s suspense and horror, setting a visual standard credited by many subsequent slasher movies.

The film also features a young Kevin Bacon in one of his initial major roles, portraying Jack, a cocky and sexually confident character who navigates the perilous environment of the camp with a mix of humor and bravado. With a runtime of 95 minutes, *Friday the 13th* remains an influential and enduring piece in the horror genre, often cited as a foundational work that shaped modern slasher cinema.