Five years after the horrible bloodbath at Camp Crystal Lake, new counselors roam the area, not sensing the ominous lurking presence that proves that the grisly legend is real.

The townsfolk are set on lynching an accused killer held in the town lockup. But US Marshal Johnny Reno stands in their way.

A popcorn company hopes to boost sales with a live TV program featuring Western swing music, but the hustler hired to assemble the production is secretly in the employ of the company’s competitor, and is also trying to sabotage it.