Friday the 13th Part VII -- The New Blood

R

Released May 13, 1988

1h 30m

Horror

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Years after the strange drowning death of her father, Tina Shepard (Lar Park Lincoln) returns to the site of his demise, Crystal Lake. Her developing psychic powers were responsible for ending his life, leaving Tina riddled with guilt as an adult. While deceitful Dr. Crews (Terry Kiser) tries to manipulate her abilities for his own ends, both physician and patient are in for a shock when Tina's powers unwittingly free camper-killer Jason Voorhees from his watery slumber.

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Critics Consensus

As lumbering and bereft of conscious thought as its unstoppable star, Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood finds the franchise in desperate need of the title ingredient.

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Gene Siskel

Chicago Tribune

The filmmakers have mastered the blood but not the tedium of all of the predictable killings. Nor have they eliminated the '"hate-women" subtext to the entire series of films.

Rated: 1/4

Dec 6, 2018

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Austin Chronicle

Rated: 0/5

Sep 3, 2011

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Ed Gonzalez

Slant Magazine

The anxieties suffered by Tina throughout the film are well thought-out by the franchise's typically one-dimensional standards.

Rated: 2/4

Sep 25, 2004

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Kat Halstead

Common Sense Media

Others may be disappointed at another missed opportunity to revive a franchise that really feels like it's drowning at this point.

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

The seventh installment is better than expected, because it reserves the final duel between protagonists...something akin to Carrie vs. Jason. [Full review in Spanish]

Jun 15, 2022

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

This one's simply silly.

Rated: 1.5/4

Aug 21, 2021

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Michael P

Why the magic? Why the love story? Where'd the magic come from? Why do they keep saving the final survivors? ...Why the magic?

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

07/23/24

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Charles C

A very forgettable friday movie, with terrible kills, some of the worst characters of the franchise, a TV movie feel to it, and a good idea for the movie but executed terribly, but Kane Hodder keeps the movie somewhat entertaining.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

06/22/24

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Lloyd S

AHAHAHAH AHAHAHAH Telekinesis power. LMAOOOO What's next?

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/25/24

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Jay H

Why does a dead guy breathe so hard? And why is he emaciated and muscular at the same time?

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/26/24

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Samuel V

Regrettably, this latest entry in the series fails to break the mold of its predecessors, delivering yet another lackluster cinematic experience. The plot struggles to engage, missing the mark on delivering the thrills and chills one might hope for in such a film. The performances, too, are uninspired, contributing little to a story in dire need of depth and nuance. Having committed to all nine of the original Jason films, I find none that truly stand out as commendable works of cinema. The special effects, a potential saving grace, also fall short, not living up to even the modest standards of their era.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/29/24

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David C

Que mal está echa la historia no tiene sentido además Jason de donde saca tantas armas como que está conectado con la chamaca es como en star wars no tiene sentido

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/08/24

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John Carl Buechler

Director

Lar Park-Lincoln

Tina Shepard

Terry Kiser

Dr. Crews

Susan Blu

Mrs. Amanda Shepard

Kevin Spirtas

Nick

Susan Jennifer Sullivan

Melissa

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Friday the 13th VII: The New Blood: Official Clip - The Face of Jason Voorhees

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Friday the 13th VII: The New Blood: Official Clip - Sleeping Bag Kill

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Friday the 13th VII: The New Blood: Official Clip - Jason vs. Psychic

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Friday the 13th VII: The New Blood: Official Clip - Party Horn Kill

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Friday the 13th VII: The New Blood: Official Clip - Psychic Showdown

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Friday the 13th VII: The New Blood: Official Clip - Resurrecting Jason

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Friday the 13th VII: The New Blood: Official Clip - A Heady Surprise

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Friday the 13th VII: The New Blood: Official Clip - Nowhere to Hide

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Friday the 13th VII: The New Blood: Official Clip - Undead Dad's Revenge

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Friday the 13th VII: The New Blood: Official Clip - Buzzsaw Bloodshed

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Synopsis

Years after the strange drowning death of her father, Tina Shepard (Lar Park Lincoln) returns to the site of his demise, Crystal Lake. Her developing psychic powers were responsible for ending his life, leaving Tina riddled with guilt as an adult. While deceitful Dr. Crews (Terry Kiser) tries to manipulate her abilities for his own ends, both physician and patient are in for a shock when Tina's powers unwittingly free camper-killer Jason Voorhees from his watery slumber.

Director: John Carl Buechler
Producer: Iain Paterson
Screenwriter: Manuel Fidello, Daryl Haney, Victor Miller
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures, Friday Four Films Inc.
Rating: R
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 13, 1988, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 21, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA): $19.1M
Runtime: 1h 30m
Sound Mix: Surround, Mono, Dolby Digital, Ultra-Stereo, Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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