Watch FRIDAY THE 13TH - PART IV: THE FINAL CHAPTER
- R
- 1988
- 1 hr 28 min
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5.2 (42,100)
Friday the 13th - Part IV: The Final Chapter is a horror film released in 1984 and directed by Joseph Zito. It is the fourth installment in the iconic Friday the 13th franchise. The film picks up immediately after the events of the previous installment with Jason Voorhees being presumed dead and taken to the hospital. However, Jason is not dead and manages to escape from the hospital, killing everyone in his path. The film then introduces a new set of victims, a family renting a cabin in the woods for the weekend.
The family consists of a mother, her teenage daughter, her pre-teen son, and their dog. They are joined by a group of friends who are also staying nearby in a different cabin. As the night unfolds, one by one, the friends are killed off by Jason in brutal and gruesome ways.
Meanwhile, the family's son, Tommy Jarvis, who is a horror movie fanatic, becomes obsessed with stopping Jason and takes matters into his own hands. Along with his sister and their new friend, Trish, they devise a plan to stop Jason once and for all.
As the group battles against Jason, the final showdown takes place in the climactic ending. The film ends on a bittersweet note with a surprise twist that will shock audiences.
The film is a classic slasher flick that is full of suspense, tension, and gore. It features some of the most iconic kills in the series, including the infamous "machete slide" kill. The film also has a reputation for being the last film in the series with a more serious and darker tone before the franchise became more comedic and self-aware.
Terry Kiser, Jennifer Banko, and John Otrin give solid performances as the main characters, showcasing their fear and adrenaline as they try to survive the night. However, the true star of the film is, of course, Jason Voorhees, played by Ted White, who gives a terrifying performance as the relentless killer.
The Final Chapter is a must-watch for horror fans who enjoy blood and gore, jump scares, and iconic horror villains. It remains one of the most beloved installments in the Friday the 13th franchise and a true classic of the horror genre.
