About Friday The 13th, Part VII: The New Blood

Friday the 13th, Part VII: The New Blood was released in 1988 and is directed by John Carl Buechler. The film is the seventh installment in the Friday the 13th franchise. The engineering of a plot twist incorporates elements of the supernatural, catapulting the series into uncharted territory.

The plot revolves around a young girl with telekinetic powers who mistakenly frees Jason Voorhees, the seemingly indestructible masked murderer from his watery grave at the bottom of Crystal Lake. The supernatural twist and the relentless pursuit of terrorized victims by an immortal killer combine to make an enthralling horror film.

Making / Production

The movie was produced by Iain Paterson with the script penned by Manuel Fidello and Daryl Haney. Buechler was determined to make Jason scarier and more grounded than ever, expressing this through detailed makeup and prosthetics, resulting in one of the most iconic looks for the character of Jason.

Actors

• Kevin Blair starred as "Nick", conveying a typical horror movie 'hero' who struggles to protect the protagonist from the evils they face.
• Lar Park-Lincoln played "Tina Shepard", the telekinetic girl who battles Jason. Lincoln delivered a performance entrenched in emotional perplexity, deep-rooted fear, and eventual triumph.
• Kane Hodder gave life to "Jason Voorhees" in a portrayal often praised as the quintessential Jason: menacing, terrifying, yet strangely empathetic.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This was the first of four times, Kane Hodder played the character of Jason Voorhees.
• One of the movie's original titles was "Birthday Bash" due to its setting around the main character's birthday.
• Director John Carl Buechler wanted Jason to be more frightening and requested more detailed makeup and prosthetics for the character.

Quotes

• "You hurt me" - Tina Shepard
• "There's a legend around here. A killer buried, but not dead. A curse on Crystal Lake, a death curse." - Dr. Crews

Music, Soundtrack

• The film's score was composed by Harry Manfredini and Fred Mollin, creating a chilling auditory experience that complements the on-screen horror.
• The soundtrack primarily features symphonic arrangements to invoke a sense of suspense and fear.

The movie did not receive any notable awards, however, has since gained a cult following among horror movie fans.