Friday the 13th

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Friday the 13th

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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

09/12/2017

D+

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.

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Anton Bitel

Little White Lies

08/07/2009

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.

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Robbie Collin

News of the World

02/19/2009

1/5

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

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

Sep 11

3/5

Late 2000s reboots earn their poor reception, but this is stylish enough and delivers the necessary beats of the franchise to still be entertaining.

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Cody Leach

Cody Leach (YouTube)

Aug 13

3.75/5

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.

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Brian Bisesi

Horror Movie Club Podcast

06/11/2025

2/5

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.

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Gregory H

05/06/2023

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

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Shadow R

@GeminiShadowRealm Jul 3

This modernized take shifts the timeline into a fast-paced survival story centered around a brother, Clay (Jared Padalecki), who is searching for his missing sister, Whitney. Unlike previous films, Jason holds Whitney captive because she likely reminds him of his mother. Ultimately, the siblings manage to turn the tables, killing Jason and dumping him back into the lake. Outstanding cast (Jared Padalecki, Danielle Panabaker, Travis Van Winkle, Willa Ford), great script, and sharp pacing. Derek Mears delivers a fantastic, much smarter Jason who actually runs. The opening sequence is brilliant, wiping out an entire cast group before the title card even rolls. The unique twist of Jason keeping a victim tied up and alive is completely uncharacteristic of the classic formula.

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Donald S

@RT62079196 Jun 22

This is THE best Friday of the franchise. Brilliantly shot, Jason is an absolute badass. The opening 20mins is the best of any modern slasher. Its also super tense and plenty of carnage. Heck of a good time.

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Damien S.

@Damien197384 Jun 19

Good kills but pretty mid movie

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Ty T.

@Jamar Jun 10

This 2009 remake is very good absolutely brings you Jason as you remember the slasher

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Meddy S

@RT51609981 May 25

I love this movie so much. 10/10 No matter how many times I watch it, it remains terrifying. Jason is a very interesting character, which makes the film even better.

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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)