About Friday the 13th (HBO)

Friday the 13th is a 2009 horror film directed by Marcus Nispel and produced by Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes production company for New Line Cinema. This film is a reboot of the Friday the 13th film series, and follows the murderous exploits of a masked killer, Jason Voorhees, at Camp Crystal Lake. The film delves into Jason's origin story, taking viewers deeper into the notorious killer's psyche.

Making / Production

Directed by Marcus Nispel and produced by Michael Bay, Andrew Form, and Brad Fuller, the film was shot over several months in 2008 in Austin, Texas. It utilised practical effects as much as possible for the violent death scenes to harken back to the original films and keep CGI use to a minimum.

Actors

• Derek Mears as Jason Voorhees - Mears delivers a terrifying, nuanced performance as the iconic horror villain.
• Jared Padalecki as Clay Miller - Padalecki brings heart and courage to his role as the lead protagonist searching for his missing sister.
• Amanda Righetti as Whitney Miller - Righetti portrays the sister of the main character, providing a strong performance as the target for Jason’s wrath.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This was the 12th installment in the Friday the 13th franchise.
• The film was initially released on February 13th, 2009, deliberately scheduled to coincide with Friday the 13th.
• It is the first movie in the series to delve into Jason's origins and provide a backstory to the character.

Awards

The movie garnered a few nominations, notably at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards and the 2009 Scream Awards. However, it didn't win any major awards.

Quotes

• "Jason, it's okay. You can stop now. You've done your job well and mommy is pleased." - Pamela Voorhees
• "I just want my sister, okay? Leave the rest of us alone." - Clay Miller

Music, Soundtrack

• The film score was composed by Steve Jablonsky, known for his work on the Transformers series.
• The soundtrack includes a mix of contemporary and classic rock and pop music to enhance the film's tense atmosphere.