By Madalyn Watson | Contributor Although John Carpenter’s success with his 1978 classic “Halloween” popularized the slasher film, “Friday the 13th” revolutionized the genre and amped up the level of gore. The original “Friday the 13th” film debuted in 1980 and was only intended as a stand-alone film. In fact, one of the most famous … Continue reading ‘Friday the 13th’ inspires trends in horror films