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- Release date: February 13, 2009
- Directed by: Marcus Nispel
- Produced by: Michael Bay
- Written by: Mark Swift
- Starring: Travis Van Winkle, Aaron Yoo, Jared Padalecki, Amanda Righetti, Derek Mears, Danielle Panabaker, Jonathan Sadowski, Nana Visitor
- Filming began in April of 2008
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Serial killer Jason Voorhees is back in a remake of the classic horror movie Friday the 13th. Murder and mayhem reign supreme once again at Camp Crystal Lake, where a machete-wielding Jason terrorizes a group of counselors at a camp for special needs children.
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Friday the 13th Reviewer Quotes
The new “Friday the 13th,” I’m sort of surprised to report, isn’t bad. If you’re a slasher fan, you’ll enjoy the variety of homicides on display and the jolting moments of suspense as one unsuspecting teen after another gets bumped off. Those who have never liked this kind of movie, however, won’t have their opinion changed by this one.—Alonso Duralde, MSNBCMSNBC: Friday the 13th... (February 12, 2009)It’s the typical formula for a slasher movie and guessing who dies in what order. What’s not to love?—Lana Berkowitz, Houston ChronicleHouston Chronicle: Why Friday the 13th... (February 11, 2009)
This new "Friday the 13th," unquestionably savvier and snappier than the original "Friday the 13th," though just as useless, is a needed return to simplicity: An SUV of dramatically varied teens (sluts, nerdy sluts, one black guy, other sluts) visit Camp Crystal Lake. Pot is smoked. Sex is had by all. Also, topless water skiing. They are then impaled and/or burned alive. Personally, after a decade of torture porn, I miss this whole straightforward, arrow-through-the-eye-socket approach.—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune: Friday the 13th remake... (February 12, 2009)
Friday the 13th Franchise
A total of 11 Friday the 13th movies have been made. The original was released on May 9, 1980, under the title Long Night at Camp Blood.-
Friday the 13th Remake Questions
What are your thoughts on the new Friday the 13th? 2 AnswersI can't wait to see this! The "Friday" series have been my favorite for a while now. I am hoping the acting will be better, along with the the graphics! ... read more
Anyone have any Friday the 13th horror stories?? 1 AnswerNope. I lead a boring life and don't normally do the whole "superstition thing." Found a few interesting stories though: President Franklin D. Roosevelt would... read more
How do you feel about Friday the 13th? (The day, not the movie) 15 AnswersI know that I heard so many stories about Friday the 13th that it does make me pause for a moment or two, but sometimes it passes and I do not even realize it w... read more
Its Friday the 13th. Are you worried something bad will happen? 2 AnswersI'm not a superstitious person, and half the time I don't even realize it's Friday the 13th until Saturday. But for those who are: The Friday the 13th stuff is ... read more




