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Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day in Western superstition. It occurs when the 13th day of the month in the Gregorian calendar falls on a Friday.
The fear of the number 13 has been given a scientific name: "triskaidekaphobia"; and on analogy to this the fear of Friday the 13th is called paraskevidekatriaphobia, from the Greek words Paraskeví (Παρασκευή, meaning "Friday"), and dekatreís (δεκατρείς, meaning "thirteen").
The superstition surrounding this day may have arisen in the Middle Ages, "originating from the story of Jesus' last supper and crucifixion" in which there were 13 individuals present in the Upper Room on the 13th of Nisan Maundy Thursday, the night before his death on Good Friday. While there is evidence of both Friday and the number 13 being considered unlucky, there is no record of the two items being referred to as especially unlucky in conjunction before the 19th century.
An early documented reference in English occurs in Henry Sutherland Edwards' 1869 biography of Gioachino Rossini, who died on a Friday 13th:
Sean Sexton Cunningham (born December 1, 1941) is an American film director, producer, and writer.
Cunningham graduated from Franklin and Marshall College and studied for a master's degree at Stanford University.
His first jobs were managing theater companies such as New York's Lincoln Center, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and the Mineola Theater in Long Island. He is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Directors Guild of America. Cunningham is best known for creating the Friday the 13th series of horror films, which introduced the fictional killer Jason Voorhees. Of the 12 films in the series, the ones that had Sean's involvement were the original, Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday, Jason X, Freddy vs. Jason, and the 2009 reboot. He has also produced many horror films, such as the House series and Wes Craven's debut feature, The Last House on the Left. He is the founder and CEO of Crystal Lake Entertainment. Cunningham is set to produce the CW series adaption of Friday the 13th.
Cunningham is a surname of Scottish origin, see Clan Cunningham.
Notable people with the family name include:
Sean Cunningham may refer to:
13 (thirteen /θɜːrˈtiːn/) is the natural number following 12 and preceding 14.
In spoken English, the numbers 13 and 30 are often confused. When carefully enunciated, they differ in which syllable is stressed: 13 i/θərˈtiːn/ vs. 30 /ˈθɜːrti/. However, in dates such as 1300 ("thirteen hundred") or when contrasting numbers in the teens, such as 13, 14, 15, the stress shifts to the first syllable: 13 /ˈθɜːrtiːn/.
Strikingly similar folkloric aspects of the number 13 have been noted in various cultures around the world: one theory is that this is due to the cultures employing lunar-solar calendars (there are approximately 12.41 lunations per solar year, and hence 12 "true months" plus a smaller, and often portentous, thirteenth month). This can be witnessed, for example, in the "Twelve Days of Christmas" of Western European tradition.
The number 13 is the sixth prime number, and the smallest emirp (a prime that is a different prime when reversed). It is also a Fibonacci number, a happy number, the third centered square number, and one of only 3 known Wilson primes.
FRIDAY THE 13TH creator, Sean S. Cunningham talks about the birth of Jason and the classic horror movie franchise in this uncensored interview. The iconic theme song of the slasher movies, his working relationship with Wes Craven on THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT, the making of HERE COME THE TIGERS and MANNY’S ORPHANS, and the odd history he had watching ALIEN with O.J. Simpson are all shared in this special episode of The Insiders, hosted by Sebastian Twardosz. GUEST BIO: One of today’s most successful and versatile filmmakers, Sean S. Cunningham graduated from Franklin and Marshall College and studied for Master’s degree in drama and film at Stanford University. He began his career managing theater companies around the country, including productions at New York’s Lincoln Center, the Oregon...
Pledge on the Kickstarter now! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/613356213/friday-the-13th-the-game Adam Sessler joins Jason Voorhees creator and Friday the 13th film director Sean S. Cunningham and game co-creator Wes Keltner to talk about the challenges of capturing Jason's movements and kills in-game! Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fridaythe13thGame/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Friday13thGame
Wir interviewten Altmeister Sean S. Cunningham (Freitag der 13., Last House on the Left) und wollten wissen, was er von den Remakes von Freitag der 13. etc. hält, wie er den ersten Teil dieser Saga Rückblickend in der heutigen Zeit bewerten würde, was für Tips er für angehende Filmschaffende hat und natürlich - was sein liebstes B-Movie ist! :) So we got Sean S. Cunningham at the Weekend of Horrors 2013 and asked him about his opinion on the Remakes of Friday the 13th and Last House on the Left. We also wanted to know what he thinks about the first Friday the 13th today, what advices he has for young filmmakers and of course - what´s his favorite B-Movie! :) Have fun! Besucht uns! https://www.facebook.com/TrashTriquency http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=TrashTriquen...
Interview with the famous director Sean S. Cunningham known from movies like Friday the 13th, House or Last house on the left. Follow me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/trash.fellow Twitter: https://twitter.com/Trashfellow
DVD documentary about the making of slasher classic "Friday the 13th." Starring Sean S. Cunningham, Betsy Palmer, Adrienne King, Harry Manfredini, Victor Miller, and more!!!!
An interview with Sean S Cunningham, director of Friday the 13th. We discuss upcoming projects and the new Friday the 13th TV series.
Pledge on the Kickstarter now! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/613356213/friday-the-13th-the-game Sean S. Cunningham, director and creator of Friday the 13th wishes all our fans for Friday the 13th: The Game, Happy Halloween! Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Fridaythe13thGame/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Friday13thGame
From Scarefest, Lexington, KY, October 2016. Asking Sean Cunningham about him supposedly telling Adam Marcus to "do something about the damn hockey mask" in Jason Goes to Hell. His answer leaves little doubt. Hilarious panel, btw. One of the best I've ever attended. Enjoy!
A few words from Sean S. Cunningham welcoming attendies at Friday the 13th s 35th year anniversarry at the Chinese Teather, Hollywood 2015.
Composer Harry Manfredini and Sean Cunningham speak with FEARnet about the music and legacy of Friday the 13th. Friday the 13th: The Ultimate Compilation is available on iTunes on October 25, 2011. Friday the 13th: The Ultimate Compilation features music from the Friday the 13th films compiled by Harry Manfredini and Sean Cunningham. Says Manfredini: "I am so excited about the new CD available for download through Lionsgate Records and Fearnet.com. I have put together some of the most requested excerpts from the first six of the Friday the 13th scores. The collection includes the 'Diner Song' which is probably the most requested of all! Thanks for your support. Enjoy!"