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You Should Give “Friday the 13th Part V” a Second Chance

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It’s Friday the 13th so of course it’s time to watch everyone’s favorite serial killer kick some ass. But which movie should we pick this time. Maybe the first one? Maybe the second one? Play the game?

But what if I told you to try the fifth one again? No, wait, put the machete away and let me tell you why I think that you should give Friday the 13th: A New Beginning a second chance.

About the Movie

The second movie in the well-loved “Tommy Jarvis Trilogy” that started with little Tommy (Corey Feldman) in Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter and ends in Jason lives with Tommy (Thom Mathews) all grown up.

In this installment, we have John Shepherd playing him as a teenager. After the events of the fourth movie, Tommy is sent to a halfway house to recover. But after one patient is brutally murdered, things go as expected (crazy). Is Jason back? But, Tommy defeated him.

Jason comes back from the dead in a dream Tommy has, but was it really only a dream?

Why the Hate?

BIG SPOILER ALERT!

I think for most some people’s disappointment stems from two things: One of the first kills of the movie is by another patient, having nothing to do with Jason. But (Spoiler Warning, but this is called “a second chance, so I’m expecting you know it already) Jason isn’t even in it: He appears in a dream. But the real killer is not even Jason!

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It was HIM!!!

It’s a twist-ending with a random guy; the ambulance driver. And as we know from Halloween 3: Season of the Witch, some people don’t like changing a formula, especially when they eliminate the series’ true monster.

Why You Should Watch It Again

I think the reasons listed above are pretty much the only gripes people have about it. Other than that it’s a great slasher movie, with more blood and gore and a higher body count than any of the previous movies. Also, the first non-dream kill is so weird it’s almost funny. The body count is 22, and most of those people die in some creative ways (the belt to the head sticks in memory for sure). The kills were actually impressive enough to be made into a song/music video.

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The characters, while stereotypical and bland, are still fun, and it surely adds a layer to the characters that they aren’t normal kids. They are all in the halfway house for a reason, most of them because they are crazy.

After having said all that: This is not the best in the franchise. Not even close. But it is not completely bad. Dare I say it was on par with most of the others. Each has both flaws and perks. I say look at the positive. Turn off your brain and have a fun time. Don’t be sad Jason is not the killer. Instead be happy to see the aftermath.

Final Thoughts

Tommy is probably the first character to have apparent real feelings in the slasher series. After being attacked by a killer that murdered everyone he knew with a machete when he was little; it marked him forever. He didn’t become a psychologist to help others fight his demon. Tommy didn’t get to go off to college to start the next fling. instead, he went so crazy he had to be admitted to a special facility.

In the end, Friday the 13th: A New Beginning is maybe not the best movie, but it has some perks to it and you should not skip it. You should not hate it. Give it a second chance and think about it.

Maybe watch it right now.

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Watch ‘The Burning’ At The Location Where It Was Filmed

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Fangoria is reporting that fans of the 1981 slasher The Burning will be able to have a screening of the film at the location where it was filmed. The movie is set at Camp Blackfoot which is actually the Stonehaven Nature Preserve in Ransomville, New York.

This ticketed event will take place on August 3. Guests will be able to take a tour of the grounds as well as enjoy some campfire snacks along with the screening of The Burning.

The Burning

The film came out in the early ’80s when teen slashers were being churned out in magnum force. Thanks to Sean S. Cunningham’s Friday the 13th, filmmakers wanted to get in on the low-budget, high-profit movie market and a casket load of these types of films were produced, some better than others.

The Burning is one of the good ones, mostly because of the special effects from Tom Savini who had just come off of his groundbreaking work on Dawn of the Dead and Friday the 13th. He declined to do the sequel because of its illogical premise and instead signed on to do this movie. Also, a young Jason Alexander who would later go on to play George in Seinfeld is a featured player.

Because of its practical gore, The Burning had to be heavily edited before it received an R-rating. The MPAA was under the thumb of protest groups and political bigwigs to censor violent films at the time because slashers were just so graphic and detailed in their gore.

Tickets are $50, and if you want a special t-shirt, that will cost you another $25, You can get all the information by visiting the On Set Cinema webpage.

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‘Longlegs’ Creepy “Part 2” Teaser Appears on Instagram

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Neon Films released an Insta-teaser for their horror film Longlegs today. Titled Dirty: Part 2, the clip only furthers the mystery of what we are in for when this movie is finally released on July 12.

The official logline is: FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes unexpected turns, revealing evidence of the occult. Harker discovers a personal connection to the killer and must stop him before he strikes again.

Directed by former actor Oz Perkins who also gave us The Blackcoat’s Daughter and Gretel & Hansel, Longlegs is already creating buzz with its moody images and cryptic hints. The film is rated R for bloody violence, and disturbing images.

Longlegs stars Nicolas Cage, Maika Monroe, and Alicia Witt.

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Exclusive Sneak Peek: Eli Roth and Crypt TV’s VR Series ‘The Faceless Lady’ Episode Five

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Eli Roth (Cabin Fever) and Crypt TV are knocking it out of the park with their new VR show, The Faceless Lady. For those unaware, this is the first fully scripted VR horror show on the market.

Even for masters of horror like Eli Roth and Crypt TV, this is a monumental undertaking. However, if I trust anyone to change the way that we experience horror, it would be these two legends.

The Faceless Lady

Ripped from the pages of Irish folklore, The Faceless Lady tells the story of a tragic spirit cursed to wander the halls of her castle for all of eternity. However, when three young couples are invited to the castle for a series of games, their fates may soon change.

So far, the story has provided horror fans with a gripping game of life or death that doesn’t look as if it will slow down in episode five. Luckily, we have an exclusive clip that may be able to satiate your appetites until the new premiere.

Airing on 4/25 at 5pmPT/8pmET, episode five follows our final three contestants in this wicked game. As the stakes are raised ever higher, will Ella be able to fully awaken her connection with Lady Margaret?

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The newest episode can be found on Meta Quest TV. If you haven’t already, follow this link to subscribe to the series. Make sure to check out the new clip below.

Eli Roth Present’s THE FACELESS LADY S1E5 Clip: THE DUEL – YouTube

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