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Valley LifeThis Valley city is the most superstitious in the country Pulling out your crystal collection to get through Friday the 13th? You’re not alone. By Morgan FischerNovember 13, 2026 Jason Voorhees, the hockey-masked killer from the “Friday the 13th” films, is among the horror movie characters found at Terror Nights, a popular DIY haunted house in Tempe. Provided by Darlene Stoudt Add New Timesas a preferred source on Google Audio By Carbonatix Wherever We're Needed. We're There. From the stories making headlines to the restaurants, music and culture that make Phoenix one of a kind, New Times is there. Help us raise $25,000 by December 31 to keep independent local journalism going strong in 2027. Support us today Progress to goal $3,048 $25,000 Happy Friday the 13th, Phoenix. We here at the Phoenix New Times are hoping you have a safe one (knock on wood) and are steering clear of a certain hockey-mask wearing behemoth.

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