367: Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993)

367: Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993)

Author: Hack or Slash December 13, 2024 Duration: 1:07:48

This week we're taking a stab at Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993). We critique the film's disjointed narrative, discuss its bizarre take on Jason's character, and evaluate the movie's place in its franchise. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 27:32.


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