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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 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 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 Full Review Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh Late 2000s reboots earn their poor reception, but this is stylish enough and delivers the necessary beats of the franchise to still be entertaining. Rated: 3/5 Sep 11, 2025 Full Review 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 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 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 Dylan P Good Movie 1 Of The Best Friday The 13th Definitely Recommend It Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/12/25 Full Review Clarence H. This installment is legit. I rank it third best behind the original (1980) & Part 2 (1981). Definitely a cut above the average Friday The 13th film. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/06/25 Full Review Colin S Best Friday the 13th movie idc. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/25/25 Full Review 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 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 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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