The "Friday" saga continues stronger than ever now that the twisted minds of angst-ridden teenagers have become fine-tuned to the popular slasher genre and its stylish display of murder and bloodletting. A long two year wait after the previous "Jason Lives" only perpetuated this seventh chapter to new heights with a larger budget and some new ideas and of course, it introduces the towering figure of Kane Hodder who is without a doubt the most menacing Jason Vorhees to ever grace the screen.
Writers try a new tactic (hence, The New Blood) by giving the pretty and sympathetic lead heroin telekinetic powers to fight off Jason, She is tormented and ostracized by her peers which makes audiences happier to see them meet their grisly endings at the hands of a scarier than ever zombie-like Jason. Throw in a self-centered psychiatrist, concerned Mommy and hunky new boyfriend and you have a somewhat structured storyline to guide you through ninety minutes of senseless violence and death. You can also thank the producers for further pleasing fans by providing Jason with a variety of weapons and tools including his trusty trademark machete.
Our very large and versatile body count includes: Tent spike through neck, tent spike hurled and stuck in back, torso fisting, the notorious girl in sleeping bag smashed off of tree (personal favorite), ax to the face, garden sickle slashing, jaw crushing, party horn through the eye, chef's knife into gut, knife through neck, girl tossed out window, impaling by pruner, circular saw to the gut, ax through girl's head.
Believe it or not, the blood and kill scenes are kept to a minimum to retain the theatrical R rating. Director, John Carl Buechler never ceases to insult the intelligence of the audience not to mention the actors, who play some of the dumbest characters in movie history, and the action is laughable and unconvincing. Nevertheless, Kane Hodder's make-up and sheer presence make this worthwhile. Followed by "Jason Takes Manhattan"
Writers try a new tactic (hence, The New Blood) by giving the pretty and sympathetic lead heroin telekinetic powers to fight off Jason, She is tormented and ostracized by her peers which makes audiences happier to see them meet their grisly endings at the hands of a scarier than ever zombie-like Jason. Throw in a self-centered psychiatrist, concerned Mommy and hunky new boyfriend and you have a somewhat structured storyline to guide you through ninety minutes of senseless violence and death. You can also thank the producers for further pleasing fans by providing Jason with a variety of weapons and tools including his trusty trademark machete.
Our very large and versatile body count includes: Tent spike through neck, tent spike hurled and stuck in back, torso fisting, the notorious girl in sleeping bag smashed off of tree (personal favorite), ax to the face, garden sickle slashing, jaw crushing, party horn through the eye, chef's knife into gut, knife through neck, girl tossed out window, impaling by pruner, circular saw to the gut, ax through girl's head.
Believe it or not, the blood and kill scenes are kept to a minimum to retain the theatrical R rating. Director, John Carl Buechler never ceases to insult the intelligence of the audience not to mention the actors, who play some of the dumbest characters in movie history, and the action is laughable and unconvincing. Nevertheless, Kane Hodder's make-up and sheer presence make this worthwhile. Followed by "Jason Takes Manhattan"