Friday the 13th

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Friday the 13th

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Released Feb 13, 2009

1h 37m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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Against the advice of locals and police, Clay (Jared Padalecki) scours the eerie woods surrounding Crystal Lake for his missing sister. But the rotting cabins of an abandoned summer camp are not the only things he finds. Hockey-masked killer Jason Voorhees lies in wait for a chance to use his razor-sharp machete on Clay and the group of college students who have come to the forest to party.

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Critics Consensus

Though technically well-constructed, Friday the 13th is a series rehash that features little to distinguish it from its predecessors.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

If you're a die hard Jason fan like myself, check out the movie with popcorn and a group of friends. If not, sit this one out.

Rated: D+

Sep 12, 2017

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Joshua Rothkopf

Time Out

Rated: 2/5

Nov 17, 2011

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Anton Bitel

Little White Lies

Unfortunately, no matter how clever-clever the all-new screenplay might (occasionally) be at acknowledging the faults of the original, this does not make them magically go away.

Aug 7, 2009

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Trace Thurman

Horror Queers Podcast

It's no better or worse than most entries in the franchise, sitting firmly in the middle of the pack.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 19, 2024

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Joe Lipsett

Horror Queers Podcast

The film peaks with its extended 'four movies in one' opening, but there's a silliness that carries the rest of the film. One wishes the kills were more memorable and the characters less stock, but...it's a Friday the 13th film. What do you expect?

Rated: 3/5

Feb 14, 2024

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

This is the same humdrum story about a killer hacking away at anyone and everyone around Camp Crystal Lake, with a few minor modifications. It’s painfully dull.

Rated: 0.5/4

Dec 7, 2023

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Gregory H

I really enjoyed the 2009 remake! The concept was good, just good ol Jason

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/06/23

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Jerod S

The reboot of Jason feels like it tries to tap into Texas Chainsaw Massacre vibes instead of pulling from the retro 80s Friday the 13th Movies. There's definite nods to the original.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/31/25

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James B

I found this more interesting than previous installments and Jason is an absolute beast in this. This film is a rare instance in which the remake is actually good.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/30/25

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Audience Member

Uma das melhores retratações do Jason já criado. É assustador, inteligente e CORRE. O filme faz referência de TUDO da franquia e dá credibilidade até pro fato do Jason aparecer tão rápido perto das vítimas. PERFEITO

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/29/25

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Alexander S

2009’s Friday the 13th reboot offered a delightful compilation of the franchise’s signature elements: the fun factor, stupid young adults and their steamy encounters, the iconic camp setting of Crystal Lake, and of course, Jason Voorhees’ return, this time without his mother. However, the film overplay’s itself stupidly and fails to bring fresh blood to the table. Jason Voorhees, in need of some unexpected twists and turns, was unable to start a new and exciting chapter for the franchise. Grading: C-

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/26/25

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Audience M

Jason might have been beefed up but the same can't be said of the dormant franchise. With characters ranging from dumb to downright detestable, there's little to love about the return of everyone's favourite machete wielding maniac.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/08/25

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Synopsis

Against the advice of locals and police, Clay (Jared Padalecki) scours the eerie woods surrounding Crystal Lake for his missing sister. But the rotting cabins of an abandoned summer camp are not the only things he finds. Hockey-masked killer Jason Voorhees lies in wait for a chance to use his razor-sharp machete on Clay and the group of college students who have come to the forest to party.

Director: Marcus Nispel
Producer: Michael Bay, Andrew Form, Brad Fuller, Sean S. Cunningham
Screenwriter: Damian Shannon, Mark Swift
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Production Co: Platinum Dunes
Rating: R (Graphic Sexual Content|Drug Material|Language|Strong Bloody Violence)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 13, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $65.0M
Runtime: 1h 37m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, SDDS, DTS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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