Friday the 13th: The Storm
Friday the 13th: The Storm

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Friday the 13th: The Storm

2009
Movie
14 min
English

Jason Voorhees rampages through a family's home during a powerful thunder storm in this Friday the 13th tribute film shot in HD.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users62%
Director: Marcus NispelGenres: Horror, Slasher, Supernatural

Plot Summary

A group of friends falls prey to Jason Voorhees at his summer camp. This reboot reimagines the iconic slasher's origins, depicting a younger, more ruthless Jason who stalks and brutally murders a new set of unsuspecting campers.

Critical Reception

The film received generally negative reviews from critics, who found it to be a generic and uninspired remake that offered little new to the franchise. However, it performed moderately well at the box office, appealing to fans of the slasher genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gore and some effective kills.

  • Criticized for its predictable plot and lack of originality.

  • Seen as a serviceable but forgettable addition to the slasher genre.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a brutal and gory experience, with some appreciating the modernized take on Jason Voorhees. However, many felt it was too similar to previous installments and lacked a compelling story.

Fun Fact

Derek Mears, who plays Jason Voorhees, was initially considered for the role of Tommy Jarvis in 'Freddy vs. Jason'.

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