“Crystal Lake Memories” is the most detailed account of a movie franchise I have ever read. The absolute attention to the smallest detail is what makes this book a great addition to any true horror enthusiast’s collection. Bracke breaks down the entire franchise starting with its conception from the mind of Sean Cunningham through its entire history thus far. Each “Friday the 13th” film has it’s own chapter covering that film’s successes and failures. Bracke interviews every major player from actors to stuntmen in every sequel and gets their individual insight on the challenges of making a “Friday the 13th film. Their responses are honest and often inspiring.

All ten “Friday the 13th” films are accounted for in this book and each of their stories are told. “Crystal Lake Memories” also covers the “Friday the 13th” television series and the box office battles between Jason and his archrival Freddy Krueger and discusses in detail the years of struggle to get the “Freddy VS Jason” movie into production. “Crystal Lake Memories" then takes us on a thrill ride re-accounting one of the greatest movie crossover battles of all time, “Freddy VS Jason”. “Crystal Lake Memories” is a sharp looking insightful book that has hundreds of never before seen photos complementing the classic snap shots of Jason than have become iconic in modern pop culture. “Crystal Lake Memories” is the bible for any “Friday the 13th” fan.