An Average Movie-Goer’s Review
No spoilers! If you would like spoilers – check out the Spoiler post
I love horror movies and if I’m going to watch them anyway, why not write an entertaining/funny review from the POV of an average movie-goer and not a professional critic.
Today we’re looking at the sixth film in the Friday the 13th series; 1986’s Friday the 13th Part 6: Jason Lives
In an attempt to destroy Jason’s corpse, Tommy Jarvis (Thom Mathews) accidentally brings him back to life and unleashes the killer onto Crystal Lake
Is Friday the 13th 6: Jason Lives Scary?
If you’re not scared by the Friday the 13th series up to this point, then no Friday the 13th Part 6: Jason Lives is not scary. It has a few jump scares and less gore than the previous films but does do a better job at building tension compared to the last few films.
By the end, you won’t leave Friday the 13th 6: Jason Lives scared of anything unless you’re planning to destroy a corpse of a serial killer during a lightning storm… but that’s on you.
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Friday the 13th 6: Jason Lives No Spoiler Review:
Friday the 13th 6: Jason Lives is great as Friday the 13th movie, as of now it’s probably my favorite. If you’re not a fan of Friday the 13th movies, this one is still good as a supernatural slasher film that doesn’t take itself too seriously. It felt like this film was testing the waters to see how meta and comedic it could get while still staying to the Jason formula and it finds an almost perfect balance.
The acting and dialogue were good with a few hammed-up moments that don’t entirely distract from what’s going on. Those moments are also regulated mainly to side characters that don’t show up for too long.
Meanwhile, the story and characterization of the main characters was the best part of the film. Instead of main characters who find themselves in Jason’s path and have to get lucky to survive, we have characters who are trying to face Jason head-on and come equipped with a plan. This movie also has some tense scenes that really only work because of how the story plays out and you actually come to like some characters.
Overall I highly recommend Friday the 13th Part 6: Jason Lives to anyone looking for a horror movie with some slight comedy in it.
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