Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter

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"This is the one you will be dying for..."
  • R
  • 1984
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • 6.0  (58,667)
  • 33

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter is a slasher film released in 1984 and directed by Joseph Zito. It features Erich Anderson, Judie Aronson, and Peter Barton as the main characters. The movie is the fourth installment in the Friday the 13th franchise and is known for its gruesome deaths and thrilling suspense. The movie begins immediately after the previous installment, where Jason Voorhees (played by Ted White) is presumed dead after being struck by an axe to the head. The body is brought to the morgue but comes back to life due to a violent electrical storm. Meanwhile, a group of friends, including Trish Jarvis (Kimberly Beck) and her brother Tommy Jarvis (Corey Feldman), rent a cabin in the woods near Crystal Lake.

The story focuses on Jason's rampage as he makes his way to Crystal Lake, picking off anyone in his path. On the other hand, Trish and her friends are enjoying their vacation, unaware of the danger that lurks nearby. They soon realize that they are not alone when they come across a group of teens who are also vacationing in the area. Among them is Doug (Peter Barton), who immediately takes an interest in Trish, and Samantha (Judie Aronson), who tries to impress her friends by skinny-dipping in the lake.

As the night falls, Jason begins his attack on the unsuspecting teens. One by one, he stalks and kills them in gruesome ways. Tommy, a horror movie enthusiast, realizes that Jason is the same killer from previous incidents and hatches a plan to stop him. Meanwhile, Trish and Doug try to escape the area, but Jason is hot on their trail.

The Final Chapter is known for its intense and graphic death scenes. From impaling victims with sharp objects to splitting their skulls open, the film takes slasher horror to a new level. Even the non-violent scenes are shot with a dark and foreboding atmosphere, adding to the suspense.

The cast does an excellent job of bringing their characters to life, with Kimberly Beck standing out as the strong and resourceful Trish. Corey Feldman also delivers an impressive performance as the young and clever Tommy. The chemistry between Trish and Doug is believable, and Samantha provides a touch of comic relief with her antics.

The movie's ending is satisfying and leads to a thrilling climax. Tommy's plan to stop Jason is a standout moment, and the final showdown between the two is intense and nerve-wracking. The movie's title, The Final Chapter, was meant to be a definitive end to the franchise, but it was so successful that it spawned several more sequels.

Overall, Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter is a must-see for horror fans. It is an excellent example of '80s slasher cinema and offers a thrilling and terrifying experience. With impressive performances, graphic violence, and nail-biting suspense, it is easy to see why this movie is still popular today.

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter is a 1984 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.0 and a MetaScore of 33.

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  • Release Date
    1984
  • MPAA Rating
    R
  • Runtime
    1 hr 30 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.0  (58,667)
  • Metascore
    33