
- Genre
- Horror
- Year
- 1985
- Runtime
- 1h32
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Friday the 13th: A New Beginning
Evil never dies...it waits!
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Synopsis
In Friday the 13th: A New Beginning, directed by Danny Steinmann, the film takes the audience back to Crystal Lake where the horror and suspense continue. A mysterious killer returns to terrorize a young man named Tommy Jarvis played by John Shepherd. The movie maintains the classic slasher elements with unexpected twists and turns that keep viewers on the edge of their seats. As a new set of murders unfold, Tommy must confront his own demons to survive the night of terror. With a blend of fear and mystery, Friday the 13th: A New Beginning offers a chilling experience that will leave fans of the franchise captivated.
Cast
Tiffany Helm
Violet
John Shepherd
Tommy Jarvis
Juliette Cummins
Robin
Melanie Kinnaman
Pam Roberts
Richard Young
Matthew Letter
Deborah Voorhees
Tina
Reviews
Despite its nostalgic appeal to fans of the Friday the 13th series, Friday the 13th: A New Beginning received mixed reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes' consensus states the film 'struggles to stand out from its predecessors' and gave it a low rating of 18%. Metacritic also rated the movie poorly with a score of 16 out of 100, highlighting issues with the plot and character development. IMDb users rated it 4.7 out of 10, pointing out that while it maintains the slasher spirit, it falls short in comparison to earlier installments. Overall, the film does not achieve the same level of success as its predecessors, lacking the depth and suspense that made the original movies so popular.