Friday The 13th: The Final Chapter (HBO)

About Friday The 13th: The Final Chapter (HBO)

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter is a 1984 horror movie directed by Joseph Zito, marking the fourth film in the popular Friday the 13th franchise. The film picks up from where the previous entry left off, with the notorious killer Jason being pronounced dead and taken to a morgue. Before long, he reanimates and starts a new killing spree nearby Camp Crystal Lake. The movie is best known for its tense atmosphere, gruesome effects, and thrilling climax.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Frank Mancuso Jr. whose father owned Paramount Pictures at that time. With an estimated budget of $2.6 million, the production team focused on escalating the suspense and horrific aspects of the franchise. Director Joseph Zito worked closely with Tom Savini, the special make-up effects creator to bring the brutal, visceral killings to life.

Actors

• Kimberly Beck as Trish Jarvis - She delivered a commendable performance as the brave sister who fights the ruthless Jason.
• Corey Feldman as Tommy Jarvis - Displaying brilliance at a young age, Feldman's portrayal of the savant Tommy is widely appreciated.
• Ted White as Jason Voorhees - White delivered a horrifying performance as the iconic, masked serial killer, making him one of the most memorable villains in horror cinema.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Despite being labelled as 'The Final Chapter', it was far from the franchise's conclusion. The success of the film led to the production of several subsequent sequels.
• Director Joseph Zito was known to be tough on the cast, raising the flared tensions behind the scenes.

Awards

No significant awards are associated with this film.

Quotes

• "Ted, hey Ted, where the hell's the corkscrew?" - Jimmy
• "Jason's alive. We dug up his body. I, uh... I saw him. He's not human." - Tommy Jarvis

Music, Soundtrack

• "Love Is a Lie" by Lion
• "Dance" by Metropolis