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Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood
1988 88 min United States of America R 18+
★4.6
Horror, Thriller
Director: John Carl Buechler
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Description
Tina Shepard, a telekinetic teenage girl, accidentally unchains Jason from his watery grave, allowing him to go on another killing spree in the area.
Budget:
$2.8M
US Gross:
$19.17M
Worldwide:
$19.17M
Starring
Terry Kiser
Actor
Jennifer Banko
Actor
John Otrin
Actor
Awards
4 nominations total
Key opinion
Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood is widely viewed as a formulaic slasher that attempts to innovate by introducing a telekinetic protagonist to battle Jason Voorhees. While the film is divisive, with some viewers praising the final act's action and the novelty of the psychic lead, others criticize its weak script, shallow character archetypes, and MPAA-mandated cuts that hampered the film's gore.
| Acting | Kane Hodder's debut as Jason Voorhees provides a more physically imposing and resilient antagonist, though his updated skeletal appearance remains a point of contention. | |
| Screenplay | The film functions as a predictable, archetypal slasher that relies on shallow, disposable characters who exist primarily to facilitate kill sequences. | |
| Originality | The premise of a 'Carrie-inspired' telekinetic heroine creates a unique dynamic that offers a more formidable challenge to Jason than previous franchise victims. | |
| Editing | Severe MPAA censorship significantly reduced the impact of the practical effects, resulting in kills that felt more restrained and less visceral than the franchise standard. | |
| Pacing | The final act, featuring a climactic confrontation between the protagonist and Jason, is perceived as a high point that elevates the film above its otherwise slow and generic buildup. |