I kind of started a Friday the 13th tradition last year, where every Friday the 13th, I try to watch at least one of the films until I finally complete the franchise (although I’ve already seen all of them). But this film is so terrible, I actually forgot that I spent 90 minutes watching it just 5 hours ago and didn’t write a review.

It’s actually the biggest joke in the franchise. I think it’s fairly public knowledge that The Final Chapter killed Jason, and Jason Lives resurrects him. Which leaves us with a gap here with A New Beginning, which has a copycat killer that is as equally stupid as it is terrible. The nudity is this is so overly gratuitous. The amount of lingering shots on naked women is exhausting. It isn’t art, it’s disgustingly objectifying, and it isn’t the first and isn’t nearly the last time where we can clearly tell the crew was beyond horny in the writing room and on set. But gratuitous nudity aside, the MPAA heavily censored this film, like in many of the future installments. So when you don’t even have nearly enough gore to save this film, it leaves you with a terrible film that’s forgettable, and dreadful to watch. Why did I put myself through this again?

Friday the 13th Ranked

I kind of started a Friday the 13th tradition last year, where every Friday the 13th, I try to watch at least one of the films until I finally complete the franchise (although I’ve already seen all of them). But this film is so terrible, I actually forgot that I spent 90 minutes watching it just 5 hours ago and didn’t write a review.

It’s actually the biggest joke in the franchise. I think it’s fairly public knowledge that The Final Chapter killed Jason, and Jason Lives resurrects him. Which leaves us with a gap here with A New Beginning, which has a copycat killer that is as equally stupid as it is terrible. The nudity is this is so overly gratuitous. The amount of lingering shots on naked women is exhausting. It isn’t art, it’s disgustingly objectifying, and it isn’t the first and isn’t nearly the last time where we can clearly tell the crew was beyond horny in the writing room and on set. But gratuitous nudity aside, the MPAA heavily censored this film, like in many of the future installments. So when you don’t even have nearly enough gore to save this film, it leaves you with a terrible film that’s forgettable, and dreadful to watch. Why did I put myself through this again?

Friday the 13th Ranked

no crystal lake no party

no crystal lake no party

Best one I’ve watched so far and doesn’t even include Jason

Best one I’ve watched so far and doesn’t even include Jason

Uhhh. Don’t really get why this one exists. None of the characters are interesting and just used for kills (Excluding Reggie). I loved Tommy in the last film but he SUCKS in this one. Plus the twist at the end is NOT it and just overall a weak entry.

Uhhh. Don’t really get why this one exists. None of the characters are interesting and just used for kills (Excluding Reggie). I loved Tommy in the last film but he SUCKS in this one. Plus the twist at the end is NOT it and just overall a weak entry.

I actually respect what this movie tries to do. After four movies of pretty much the same formula, A New Beginning at least attempts to take the series in a different direction, and I like that idea. It doesn’t fully stick the landing, but I give it credit for not just playing it completely safe. I don’t think this movie is nearly as bad as people make it out to be. It’s definitely not amazing, and I wouldn’t put it anywhere near the top 5 in the franchise, but calling it terrible feels like a stretch. There’s still a lot here to enjoy. The kills are solid and honestly one of the stronger parts of the movie. They’re creative enough to keep things interesting, and they deliver what you want out of a Friday the 13th movie. On top of that, the movie puts a different spin on the usual formula, which at least makes it stand out compared to some of the more repetitive entries. It’s certainly not all good, the dialogue is by far the worst in the franchise and it had the most unnecessary nudity. Overall, it’s definitely not a standout, but it’s not a complete disaster.

I actually respect what this movie tries to do. After four movies of pretty much the same formula, A New Beginning at least attempts to take the series in a different direction, and I like that idea. It doesn’t fully stick the landing, but I give it credit for not just playing it completely safe. I don’t think this movie is nearly as bad as people make it out to be. It’s definitely not amazing, and I wouldn’t put it anywhere near the top 5 in the franchise, but calling it terrible feels like a stretch. There’s still a lot here to enjoy. The kills are solid and honestly one of the stronger parts of the movie. They’re creative enough to keep things interesting, and they deliver what you want out of a Friday the 13th movie. On top of that, the movie puts a different spin on the usual formula, which at least makes it stand out compared to some of the more repetitive entries. It’s certainly not all good, the dialogue is by far the worst in the franchise and it had the most unnecessary nudity. Overall, it’s definitely not a standout, but it’s not a complete disaster.