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Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985)

If Jason still haunts you... You're not alone.

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Homicidal maniac Jason returns from the grave to cause more bloody mayhem. Young Tommy may have escaped from Crystal Lake, but he’s still haunted by the gruesome events that happened there. When gory murders start happening at the secluded halfway house for troubled teens where he now lives, it seems like his nightmarish nemesis, Jason, is back for more sadistic slaughters.

Release Date
March 22, 1985
Runtime
1h 32m
Rating
5.3/10 (1292 votes)

Director: Danny Steinmann

Cast: John Shepherd, Tiffany Helm, John Robert Dixon, Juliette Cummins, Melanie Kinnaman, Richard Young, Deborah Voorhees, Mark Venturini

Collection: Friday the 13th Collection

Production: Georgetown Productions, Paramount Pictures, Sean S. Cunningham Films, Terror, Inc.
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Budget
$2M
Revenue
$22M
Full Cast (34 people)

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Gimly - 7/10

Shares ground with the original _Friday the 13th_ as the only two movies in this 12 film long franchise that play the killer as a mystery. A lot of people don't like that, but just personally, they both work a hundred percent for me. _Final rating:★★★½ - I really liked it. Would strongly recommend you give it your time._

September 15, 2018

Wuchak - 7/10

***Heavily criticized, but one of the most entertaining and re-watchable installments*** I find the "Friday the 13th" flicks appealing because they typically involve young adults in a fun camp-type environment in the woods; the presence of a lunatic killer just adds an air of danger and excitement. Although this fourth sequel in the series is maligned by many, it's the installment that turned m...

July 14, 2019

Friday the 13th: A New Beginning

Friday the 13th: A New Beginning

If Jason still haunts you... You're not alone.

If Jason still haunts you... You're not alone.

5.3
92 min

Homicidal maniac Jason returns from the grave to cause more bloody mayhem. Young Tommy may have escaped from Crystal Lake, but he’s still haunted by the gruesome events that happened there. When gory murders start happening at the secluded halfway house for troubled teens where he now lives, it seems like his nightmarish nemesis, Jason, is back for more sadistic slaughters.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date3/22/1985
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Cast

John Shepherd

as Tommy Jarvis

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Tiffany Helm

as Violet

John Robert Dixon

as Eddie Kelso

Juliette Cummins

as Robin

Melanie Kinnaman

as Pam Roberts

Richard Young

as Matthew Letter

Deborah Voorhees

as Tina

Mark Venturini

as Victor Faden

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Friday the 13th: A New Beginning about?

Homicidal maniac Jason returns from the grave to cause more bloody mayhem. Young Tommy may have escaped from Crystal Lake, but he’s still haunted by the gruesome events that happened there. When gory …

How long is Friday the 13th: A New Beginning?

1h 32m

When was Friday the 13th: A New Beginning released?

March 22, 1985

Who directed Friday the 13th: A New Beginning?

Danny Steinmann

Who stars in Friday the 13th: A New Beginning?

John Shepherd, Tiffany Helm, John Robert Dixon

What genre is Friday the 13th: A New Beginning?

Horror, Thriller

What is Friday the 13th: A New Beginning rated?

R

Is Friday the 13th: A New Beginning available to stream?

Yes, on fuboTV and Paramount Plus Premium