Review of Jason X (2001) by Jon 717 — 26 May 2009

Even the most ardent of Friday the 13th fans would admit that, after 9 instalments, the series had become massively stale, unimaginative and, dare I say, boring. So for this tenth version they would have to attempt something pretty interesting or different to make us give a shit.

Luckily, Jason X was exactly that. Putting a new spin on the familiar formula, from the opening moments (with a neat David Cronenberg cameo) you know this is going to good. It's clever, it's witty, it's self knowing, and it's better than pretty much all of the other nine films combined.

The killings are more creative and inventive, the script is laced with a streak of self-deprecation and sly irony and the film looks better, with some cool set work, costume design and effects. The best sequel of the series.

Actually scratch that, Jason X is the best film of the series, period.