Review of Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood (1988) by Ben D — 04 Nov 2014
If I found out that back in the mid eighties there was a plan for a sequel to Carrie that got warped into something else, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised. Why? Because I just watched it. This movie is just a Carrie movie that happened to have Jason in it.
Our main character has telekinetic powers that are activated when her emotions are at her peak, and she even sets a building on fire with those powers. I know the Friday the 13th franchise hasn't been even slightly original, but this is taking it a bit too far.
Apart from outright plagiarism, other problems that plagued this film are atrocious acting and a complete lack of camp, which really disappointed me. I mean if you're going to keep pumping these movies out, at least go crazy with it.
Alas, they went for a more serious tone. I don't know why, but what I do know is that the serious tone killed any chance of this movie being slightly enjoyable. Worst in the franchise so far. 2/10.
This review of Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood (1988) was written by Ben D on 04 Nov 2014.
Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood has generally received mixed reviews.
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