Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives 38th Anniversary

On this day August 1st 1986 was the release of Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives! This was written and directed by Tom Mcloughlin who brought back our beloved Slasher from the dead/death itself!

It introduced us to Thom Mathews,  C.J. Graham, and tom fridley and thr many supporting cast members! All which did amazing for this film!

Today August 1st 2024 marks its 38th Anniversary and Thank you to Tom Mcloughlin for his amazing talent to resurrect Jason and to give him his mythology!

This movie was really done well. I know of only a few people who don't like it.

Jennifer Cook was a great choice for Megan.

A good solid movie

ThePunisher wrote:This movie was really done well.  I know of only a few people who don't like it.  

Jennifer Cook was a great choice for Megan.

Jennifer Cook was definitely a great cast as Megan.

And honestly...those who dont like Part 6 is just "meh" because Part 6 was one of the best and by polls alone THE best fan selected film out of any others.

Jason Voorhees wrote:

ThePunisher wrote:This movie was really done well.  I know of only a few people who don't like it.  

Jennifer Cook was a great choice for Megan.

Jennifer Cook was definitely a great cast as Megan.

And honestly...those who dont like Part 6 is just "meh" because Part 6 was one of the best and by polls alone THE best fan selected film out of any others.

I agree 100%.

My Favorite Movie in the franchise by far... Honestly, I think most people who either don't like this film or think it's 'meh', are casual fans. To be fair, I can see how folks who watch Jason Lives casually might think of it as just another run-of-the-mill Slasher.

For us hardcore fans through, we know what this movie is. Pure irreverent fun. Jason Lives is partly a return to the status quo, part reinvention of Jason to the version of him most people know today, and part passive-aggressive temper tantrum over having to bring Jason back. Honestly, modern Hollywood could learn a thing or two from this film about how to actually poke fun at your audience... By making sure they're in on the joke, and not just holding the fan base it outright contempt.

I'm Not a Goalie wrote:My Favorite Movie in the franchise by far... Honestly, I think most people who either don't like this film or think it's 'meh', are casual fans. To be fair, I can see how folks who watch Jason Lives casually might think of it as just another run-of-the-mill Slasher.

For us hardcore fans through, we know what this movie is. Pure irreverent fun. Jason Lives is partly a return to the status quo, part reinvention of Jason to the version of him most people know today, and part passive-aggressive temper tantrum over having to bring Jason back. Honestly, modern Hollywood could learn a thing or two from this film about how to actually poke fun at your audience... By making sure they're in on the joke, and not just holding the fan base it outright contempt.

Tom Mcloughlin truly created a masterpiece for a Slasher sequel, honestly, paying homage to Frankenstein's monster the way he did was phenomenal, the man showed us that Part VI Jason (C.J. Graham) isn't playing games!

Jason Voorhees wrote:

I'm Not a Goalie wrote:My Favorite Movie in the franchise by far... Honestly, I think most people who either don't like this film or think it's 'meh', are casual fans. To be fair, I can see how folks who watch Jason Lives casually might think of it as just another run-of-the-mill Slasher.

For us hardcore fans through, we know what this movie is. Pure irreverent fun. Jason Lives is partly a return to the status quo, part reinvention of Jason to the version of him most people know today, and part passive-aggressive temper tantrum over having to bring Jason back. Honestly, modern Hollywood could learn a thing or two from this film about how to actually poke fun at your audience... By making sure they're in on the joke, and not just holding the fan base it outright contempt.

Tom Mcloughlin truly created a masterpiece for a Slasher sequel, honestly, paying homage to Frankenstein's monster the way he did was phenomenal, the man showed us that Part VI Jason (C.J. Graham) isn't playing games!

How about the part where Jason is doing a James Bond parody at the beginning?

ThePunisher wrote:

Jason Voorhees wrote:

I'm Not a Goalie wrote:My Favorite Movie in the franchise by far... Honestly, I think most people who either don't like this film or think it's 'meh', are casual fans. To be fair, I can see how folks who watch Jason Lives casually might think of it as just another run-of-the-mill Slasher.

For us hardcore fans through, we know what this movie is. Pure irreverent fun. Jason Lives is partly a return to the status quo, part reinvention of Jason to the version of him most people know today, and part passive-aggressive temper tantrum over having to bring Jason back. Honestly, modern Hollywood could learn a thing or two from this film about how to actually poke fun at your audience... By making sure they're in on the joke, and not just holding the fan base it outright contempt.

Tom Mcloughlin truly created a masterpiece for a Slasher sequel, honestly, paying homage to Frankenstein's monster the way he did was phenomenal, the man showed us that Part VI Jason (C.J. Graham) isn't playing games!

How about the part where Jason is doing a James Bond parody at the beginning?

Used to think it was cheesy, but I've grown to love it. Letting the audience know right from the intro exactly what you're in for.

ThePunisher wrote:

Jason Voorhees wrote:

I'm Not a Goalie wrote:My Favorite Movie in the franchise by far... Honestly, I think most people who either don't like this film or think it's 'meh', are casual fans. To be fair, I can see how folks who watch Jason Lives casually might think of it as just another run-of-the-mill Slasher.

For us hardcore fans through, we know what this movie is. Pure irreverent fun. Jason Lives is partly a return to the status quo, part reinvention of Jason to the version of him most people know today, and part passive-aggressive temper tantrum over having to bring Jason back. Honestly, modern Hollywood could learn a thing or two from this film about how to actually poke fun at your audience... By making sure they're in on the joke, and not just holding the fan base it outright contempt.

Tom Mcloughlin truly created a masterpiece for a Slasher sequel, honestly, paying homage to Frankenstein's monster the way he did was phenomenal, the man showed us that Part VI Jason (C.J. Graham) isn't playing games!

How about the part where Jason is doing a James Bond parody at the beginning?

I didn't mind it haha it was honestly the first time I seen James Bond I thought it was ripping off of Jason Lives.

Jason Voorhees wrote:

ThePunisher wrote:

Jason Voorhees wrote:

I'm Not a Goalie wrote:My Favorite Movie in the franchise by far... Honestly, I think most people who either don't like this film or think it's 'meh', are casual fans. To be fair, I can see how folks who watch Jason Lives casually might think of it as just another run-of-the-mill Slasher.

For us hardcore fans through, we know what this movie is. Pure irreverent fun. Jason Lives is partly a return to the status quo, part reinvention of Jason to the version of him most people know today, and part passive-aggressive temper tantrum over having to bring Jason back. Honestly, modern Hollywood could learn a thing or two from this film about how to actually poke fun at your audience... By making sure they're in on the joke, and not just holding the fan base it outright contempt.

Tom Mcloughlin truly created a masterpiece for a Slasher sequel, honestly, paying homage to Frankenstein's monster the way he did was phenomenal, the man showed us that Part VI Jason (C.J. Graham) isn't playing games!

How about the part where Jason is doing a James Bond parody at the beginning?

I didn't mind it haha it was honestly the first time I seen James Bond I thought it was ripping off of Jason Lives.

If only!!!!

I also love the 4th wall awareness moments as well! It just adds extra to the series legacy!

Jason Voorhees wrote:I also love the 4th wall awareness moments as well! It just adds extra to the series legacy!

Absolutely!!!!

ThePunisher wrote:

Jason Voorhees wrote:I also love the 4th wall awareness moments as well! It just adds extra to the series legacy!

Absolutely!!!!

I found there's people do didn't like it because of the Belt Jason had?...probably the dumbest reason to hate the movie in my opinion.