Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday

This installment of the Friday the 13th series sees the seemingly indestructible Jason Voorhees killed off in a S.W.A.T. raid, only for his spirit to possess various people, continuing his bloody rampage. A detective and Jason's estranged daughter must team up to find a way to stop his supernatural killing spree and prevent his return.

Jason Goes to Hell was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment, marking a low point for the Friday the 13th franchise at the time. Audiences were divided, with many disliking the new direction and the reduced screen time for Jason himself.

• Critics found the film to be a tired and uninspired entry in the franchise.
• Many disliked the convoluted plot and the shift to a supernatural possession narrative.
• Some audiences appreciated the attempts at a new mythology, but generally felt it lacked the charm of earlier films.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a disappointment with the film's departure from the traditional slasher formula and the perceived lack of Jason's direct presence, though some appreciated the darker tone and creative kills.

The film was originally intended to be the final installment in the series, with plans for a crossover film with Freddy Krueger to follow, which eventually became 'Freddy vs. Jason'.