← Back to results
Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday
1993 88 min United States of America R 18+
★3.7
Horror, Thriller
Director: Adam Marcus
Trailers
EN
EN
EN
EN
Description
Jason Voorhees is tracked down and blown to bits by a special FBI task force, reborn with the bone-chilling ability to assume the identity of anyone he touches.
Budget:
$3M
US Gross:
$15.94M
Worldwide:
$15.94M
Starring
John D. LeMay
Actor
Kari Keegan
Actor
Kane Hodder
Actor
Awards
5 nominations total
Key opinion
Jason Goes to Hell is a polarizing and radical departure from the established slasher formula of the franchise. While some fans appreciate the bold attempt to introduce supernatural lore and possession mechanics, many critics and long-time viewers argue the film suffers from a nonsensical script and a jarring lack of the iconic Jason Voorhees imagery.
| Production | The film succeeds in delivering high-quality gore set-pieces that satisfy enthusiasts of extreme practical effects. | |
| Originality | The decision to remove Jason from his iconic physical form for the majority of the runtime is a major point of contention, with many finding the shift to body-hopping possession dull or alienating. | |
| Theme | The introduction of supernatural lore and a 'chosen one' narrative arc creates significant plot holes and feels disconnected from the series' established teen-slasher roots. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for being nonsensical and relying on contrived plot devices that fail to justify the departure from traditional franchise conventions. | |
| Pacing | The pacing of the film is viewed as inconsistent, with the effective and intense opening act contrasting sharply with a bizarre, 'cartoony' final act. |