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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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

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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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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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Rafael S

The film is good at best, and is saved largely by Jared Padalecki (Sam Winchester) and especially Jason Voorhees, but unfortunately it is very generic and has very stereotypical characters. 7/10 or 7,5/10

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/02/25

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Guilherme M

Pretty much over-hated. The reboot shows a Jason that's more intelligent, intimidating, with still his hunter aspect. The movie has the old mistakes as always, dumb characters, unnecessary nudity, because "It's a movie for teenagers" 6 The fans had really high expectations on this movie, after the Texas chainsaw massacre and Halloween remakes. But the movie itself is a remake. If you're a true Friday the 13th fan, you will enjoy and appreciate it. If not, you're just criticizing a story you never truly knew.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/27/25

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Craig W.

Great remake, I wish they would have kept the franchise going

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/24/25

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Dylan P

Good Movie 1 Of The Best Friday The 13th Definitely Recommend It

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/12/25

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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

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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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