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Friday the 13th

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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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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 Full Review Joshua Rothkopf Time Out Rated: 2/5 Nov 17, 2011 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member A pretty low rating for a movie I enjoy a lot. I think the 2000s is starting to become a nostalgic era, the same way that the 80s was a nostalgic era in the 2000s, and still is a nostalgic era. So I've found that upon rewatch, a 2000s version of Friday the 13th, is a product of its time. Produced by mr. 2000s himself Michael Bay. I also think that there is more of a story in this compared to some of my other favorites in the franchise. Obviously the characters are very stereotypical and over the top, which for some does not work in a more modern film setting, but I still think it works well. Especially because It think the performers are likeable. So I find this flick to be a blast to watch, short run time, cool kills, great cozy yet eerie horror atmosphere, good times. Thank you! Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/13/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Marcus Nispel

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Jared Padalecki

Clay Miller

Danielle Panabaker

Jenna

Amanda Righetti

Whitney Miller

Travis Van Winkle

Trent

Aaron Yoo

Chewie

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(L-R) Danielle Panabaker, director Marcus Nispel and Jared Padalecki on the set of "Friday the 13th." Jared Padalecki as Clay in "Friday the 13th." (L-R) Julianna Guill as Bree, Danielle Panabaker as Jenna and Jared Padalecki as Clay in "Friday the 13th." (L-R) Producers Brad Fuller and Andrew Form on the set of "Friday the 13th." (L-R) Arlen Escapeta as Lawrence and Aaron Yoo as Chewie in "Friday the 13th." Jared Padalecki as Clay in "Friday the 13th." Jared Padalecki as Clay and Danielle Panabaker as Jenna in "Friday the 13th." Travis Van Winkle as Trent in "Friday the 13th." Julianna Guill as Bree and Derek Mears as Jason in "Friday the 13th." (L-R) Jared Padalecki as Clay and Derek Mears as Jason in "Friday the 13th." View more photos

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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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