Directed by:
Danny SteinmannCinematography:
Stephen L. PoseyComposer:
Harry ManfrediniCast:
Melanie Kinnaman, John Shepherd, Marco St. John, Anthony Barrile, Juliette Cummins, Corey Feldman, Miguel A. Núńez Jr., Corey Parker, Richard Lineback (more)VOD (4)
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Little Tommy Jarvis goes haywire after killing Jason at the end of "Friday the 13th, Part IV" and, despite years of intense therapy, begins to identify with the undead slasher. As you might expect, Crystal Lake's body count shows a dramatic increase. But is Tommy really the killer? Or is he just on his way to becoming one? (official distributor synopsis)
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This could have been the best film in the series. The script had finally been endowed with a clever plot and the director confuses the viewer for 2/3 of the film by not giving a peek under the cards of the killer's appearance. However, the ending is a rehash of the previous installments, which not only takes away from its appeal but also provides the worst possible denouement with a heavy cliffhanger for the next installment. It lacks inventiveness and a more authorial approach. The series is run entirely by B-movie hacks.
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My God! The previous episodes weren’t great horror, but they at least had atmosphere! You could get a little scared! A New Beginning is bad in every aspect, it was almost unwatchable – cringe worthy from beginning to end.
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Friday the 13th: A New Beginning doesn't significantly deviate from the established quality, but the development of the mythology in a somewhat predictable yet interesting direction makes this film a slightly more intriguing experience than its predecessors. I quite enjoyed this installment, and I must say, the frequent female nudity in it adds to the enjoyment. Sometimes you have to settle for scenes like that.
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