Friday the 13th: A New Beginning

(1985)

In Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985), Tommy Jarvis, still haunted by his past, is sent to a secluded halfway house in the countryside. As a child, Tommy had been responsible for the death of the infamous killer Jason Voorhees. However, his arrival at the halfway house coincides with the killing of a young man, which triggers a string of brutal murders in the vicinity.

As the body count rises, the residents of the halfway house become increasingly paranoid, suspecting each other while trying to survive. The film keeps viewers on the edge of their seats as the masked killer strikes with ruthless precision, leaving no one safe.

Directed by Danny Steinmann and produced by Jerry Gross, Friday the 13th: A New Beginning combines intense suspense and graphic violence, setting the tone for the slasher films that defined the 1980s. With its iconic masked killer and thrilling chase sequences, this installment retains the franchise's signature blend of horror and thrills.

Filled with twists and surprises, the film keeps audiences guessing until the final moments. As Tommy struggles with his past and battles his inner demons, the question remains: is the killer Jason Voorhees risen from the dead, or is someone else wearing the mask?