About Friday the 13th, Part V: A New Beginning

"Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning" is a 1985 American slasher film directed by Danny Steinmann. It is the fifth installment of the "Friday the 13th" franchise. The film follows Tommy Jarvis, a young man who killed mass murderer Jason Voorhees as a child, as he deals with his murderous tendencies and fears of Jason returning.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Timothy Silver and was written by Martin Kitrosser and David Cohen. It was shot on location in California and was known for its low budget, which led to a more focused narrative and a heavier reliance on practical effects.

Actors

• John Shepherd as Tommy Jarvis - Shepherd portrayed Tommy as an older, disturbed man haunted by his past.
• Shavar Ross as Reggie - Ross's character brought an element of youth and resilience to contrast with the darker tone of the film.
• Deborah Voorhees as Tina - Voorhees played a promiscuous character, Tina, who meets her untimely end at the hands of the killer.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film introduced the idea of a copycat killer, rather than Jason Voorhees being the antagonist.
• It was often criticized for its heavy reliance on sex and violence to move the plot forward.
• The identity of the killer was kept a secret from the majority of the cast during filming.

Quotes

• "You gotta be shittin' me, Clark!" - Junior
• "That's a good boy, good boy!" - Ethel
• "His mind is weak. He's killed before, he could kill again." - Dr. Letter

Music, Soundtrack

• Harry Manfredini returned to score the film, introducing a darker theme to reflect Tommy's mental state.
• One of the more memorable pieces of the soundtrack is "His Eyes" by Pseudo Echo, which plays during a death scene.