Freddy vs. Jason

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Freddy vs. Jason

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2003

1h 37m

Horror

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Two horror icons face off in this supernatural movie. Disfigured serial killer Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund), who attacks his victims in their dreams, has lost much of his power since citizens of his town have become less afraid of him. Enlisting the help of fellow violent murderer Jason Voorhees (Ken Kirzinger), Freddy orchestrates a new killing spree. However, when the hockey-mask-wearing psychopath won't stop chopping up Freddy's intended victims, the two ghouls start to battle each other.

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Critics Consensus

Fans of the two horror franchises will enjoy this showdown. But for everyone else, it's the same old slice and dice.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Scary, gory, nightmare-inducing slasher.

Rated: 2/5

Dec 24, 2010

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Brian Thomas

Chicago Reader

Director Ronny Yu loses energy when it shifts to the dumb teen protagonists, and the script faithfully wallows in cliches so ridiculous they border on Scary Movie territory.

Apr 5, 2010

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Time Out

It's pretty obvious where director Ronnie Yu's sympathies lie. Still, he can't find a satisfactory resolution to that old teaser about an implacable force vs the immovable object: how to kill off your cash cow and milk her too.

Jan 26, 2006

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

A hugely entertaining mash-up for horror fans, one that wisely adopts a comedic approach over anything remotely approaching a straight face.

Rated: 7/10

Oct 6, 2025

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

While it's never actually scary, it borrows the things people like from both titular terrors for an entertaining experience that is about the best we could get from this pairing.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 11, 2025

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Brian Bisesi

Horror Movie Club Podcast

It is a shame to see so much CGI in 2 franchises known for their practical effects work, but once the script emerges from its introductory exposition phase, the film becomes clever enough to lift these flailing franchises back up from the depths of Hell.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 18, 2024

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Khaliel P

The long-awaited Freddy vs. Jason crossover finally materialized after nearly 15 years of studio negotiations. The film focuses almost entirely on the battle between the two iconic killers, leaving human characters with little depth or impact. Lori, living in Freddy’s old house, and her friends are central, while Will and Mark are confined in Westin Hills hospital to test the dream suppressant Hypnocil. Directed by Ronny Yu, the movie connects Springwood and Crystal Lake geographically and innovates with CGI dream sequences, though some effects have aged poorly. Ken Kirzinger portrays Jason, towering over Robert Englund’s final performance as Freddy. Despite minor inconsistencies and the unusual blending of both universes, the film pleased fans, achieved commercial success, and remains a unique entry in the franchises, later expanded in the 2007 comic Freddy vs Jason vs Ash.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/01/25

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Larry D.

As a big fan of both franchises I really enjoyed the movie. CGI could have been better but overall as a fan of them 2 it was worth the watch and many rewatches for me

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/28/25

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Ed R

The fight we all wanted to see in the early 2000's! The CGI could have been a lot better. Especially for New Cinema.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

10/28/25

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Warren S.

Super campy, great fun

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/27/25

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Zeferino P.

Bot the best from either franchise but still entertaining Cheesy, Campy and at times hilariously ridiculous Even though it was not great, it was fun and that is what we wanted from this

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/26/25

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Obi-wan K

Freddy's dialogue and the efects had me gasping for air 🥀

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

10/24/25

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Synopsis

Two horror icons face off in this supernatural movie. Disfigured serial killer Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund), who attacks his victims in their dreams, has lost much of his power since citizens of his town have become less afraid of him. Enlisting the help of fellow violent murderer Jason Voorhees (Ken Kirzinger), Freddy orchestrates a new killing spree. However, when the hockey-mask-wearing psychopath won't stop chopping up Freddy's intended victims, the two ghouls start to battle each other.

Director: Ronnie Yu
Producer: Sean S. Cunningham
Screenwriter: Damian Shannon, Mark Swift
Distributor: New Line Cinema
Production Co: Yannix Technology Corp., New Line Cinema, WTC Productions, Avery Pix, Sean S. Cunningham Films
Rating: R (Gruesome Images|Drug Use|Strong Horror Violence|Language|Sexuality|Strong Gore)
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 15, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 1, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $82.2M
Runtime: 1h 37m
Sound Mix: Surround

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