Part III Original Script Revisited

Andy, Debbie and Chris entering the cabin while Jason hides inside 

This is one of my favorite scenes of the original Part III shooting script-- though either cut from the film or never filmed-- it would have added a lot to the movie, I think. It puts Jason inside of the main cabin watching Shelly's activities after Chris and Rick realize someone has been sleeping in one of the rooms. Jason being inside of the cabin obviously pushes the fact that it was indeed Jason sleeping in the bed.

 

              INT. MASTER BEDROOM - DAY

            Chris in CLOSE SHOT, looks around the room, concerned about what she sees.

Friday The 13th: Part III original script excerpt.

Most of us fans know that the original script for Friday The 13th Part III differs greatly from what actually made it to the film. The original script contained a lot more scenes, longer sequences and more character development than we got in the end. Scenes like a car and motorcycle chase with the bikers and a scene where Chris and Rick speak about someone (Jason?) sleeping in her bed and rummaging through her belongings. Here's the original script excerpt for the scene where Shelly fakes his own death. This scene was written to be a lot longer with more scares.