Review of Friday the 13th (2009) by Josh D — 27 Jun 2012

In the words of Joss Whedon, Friday the 13th lives up to the archetype that nearly all horror flicks in this era abide by, straight torture porn.

This review of Friday the 13th (2009) was written by Josh D on 27 Jun 2012.

Friday the 13th has generally received mixed reviews.

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