Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985) movie poster

Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985)

"If Jason still haunts you... You're not alone."
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 76%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 16% (RT: 16%, MC: 16) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Danny Steinmann
Runtime
1h 32m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.3/10 (1,273 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
16%
Metacritic
16
Cast
John Shepherd as Tommy Jarvis
Tiffany Helm as Violet
John Robert Dixon as Eddie Kelso
Melanie Kinnaman as Pam Roberts
Richard Young as Matthew Letter
Mark Venturini as Victor Faden
Most people think so. 76% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,273 votes. Critics scored it lower at 16%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Homicidal maniac Jason returns from the grave to cause more bloody mayhem. Young Tommy may have escaped from Crystal Lake, but he’s still haunted by the gruesome events that happened there. When gory murders start happening at the secluded halfway house for troubled teens where he now lives, it seems like his nightmarish nemesis, Jason, is back for more sadistic slaughters. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated horror films of 1985 among dedicated fans.
  • John Shepherd spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Friday the 13th: A New Beginning is a 1985 horror, thriller film directed by Danny Steinmann. Homicidal maniac Jason returns from the grave to cause more bloody mayhem. Young Tommy may have escaped from Crystal Lake, but he’s still haunted by the gruesome events that happened there.

When gory murders start happening at the secluded halfway house for troubled teens where he now lives, it seems like his nightmarish nemesis, Jason, is back for more sadistic slaughters. The film has been rated by 1,273 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a horror film, Friday the 13th: A New Beginning delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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