Friday the 13th (1980)

Directed by Sean S. Cunningham
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  1. Halloween (1978)
    "This film adopted *Halloween*'s formula of a masked killer stalking and murdering teenagers in an isolated setting. While *Halloween* emphasized suspense and atmosphere, *Friday the 13th* increased the gore and brutality, contributing to the slasher genre's evolution." How Halloween Influenced the Slasher Genre: Friday, Nightmare & Scream Halloween Haven

Friday the 13th (1980), directed by Sean S. Cunningham, was inspired by 1 earlier film — including Halloween. Check out the citations below.