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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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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Robbie Collin

News of the World

One thing this latest rehash - No 11, by my count - does achieve, is make the original look like a frickin' masterpiece.

Rated: 1/5

Feb 19, 2009

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Cody Leach

Cody Leach (YouTube)

At the end of the day, this is a Friday the 13th film...but it's a good one! Jason is more ferocious than ever and the kills are satisfying carnage. It says a lot though when you recycle the plot of the first 4 F13 movies and STILL feel light on story.

Rated: 3.75/5

Aug 13, 2025

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Brian Bisesi

Horror Movie Club Podcast

This is a modernized rehash of the same shortcomings that have plagued the Friday the 13th franchise since its inception: weak characters and a lack of suspense. The rapid cuts to cameras in motion makes the film even worse than its 80s counterparts.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 11, 2025

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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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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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Pedro Henrique C

Friday the 13th (2009) is a pretty bad and unnecessary rameke, the movie isn't great, the cast can't deliver anything good and Jason is a real joke. This franchise doesn't have any good projects.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

08/10/25

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Joshua H.

The 2009 remake is a great time at camp crystal Lake! Jason is back! Jason at his best IMO a must watch for any Jason fan!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/20/25

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Audience Member

this movie sucks has all 3 of the orignals smashed into one and has nothen to do with camp crystal lake instead they go to a house party 2 of them walk to the cabins and jason then follows them crappy movie

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

06/30/25

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Garry A

It's not awful. Jason taking prisoners, having a little compound, and being able to move quickly ate all changes that didn't feel true to what his essence it. I thought no. 5 was the worst in this franchise but nope, this is. It started giving me a headache so I stopped watching.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

06/25/25

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Diet Dr. Paul .

As a massive fan of the entire franchise, I can usually find a redeeming quality in just about any movie… but not this. This is just as pointless as every other reboot of a classic franchise that does ZERO thinking for itself. Why would I spent money/time on this garbage when I can just watch 1-4 and actually enjoy myself.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

06/13/25

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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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