Kill or be killed!|Aug. 01, 1986|United States|86 Min.|R
Genre: Adventure;Horror;Mystery;Thriller;Violence(Slasher)
Description: Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives is a 1986 American horror film from the popular Friday the 13th franchise. The series centers on the fictional character Jason Voorhees, who was believed to have drowned as a child at Camp Crystal Lake due to negligence by camp staff. Years later, the lake is thought to be cursed and becomes the site of numerous mass murders. Jason appears in all the films, either as the killer or the reason behind the killings.
The original Friday the 13th, inspired by the success of Halloween (1978), was written by Victor Miller and directed by Sean S. Cunningham. The franchise has earned over $468 million globally and was the highest-grossing horror series until Halloween (2018) surpassed it. Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives was produced by Frank Mancuso Jr., who later developed the TV show Friday the 13th: The Series, which, while not directly connected to the films, was based on the themes of bad luck and curses.
Despite mixed critical reception, Friday the 13th remains one of America’s most successful media franchises, known for its extensive merchandising, cultural impact, and fanbase. Jason’s iconic hockey mask has become a symbol of horror and pop culture. The franchise, initially owned by Paramount, inspired novels and, after being acquired by New Line Cinema, expanded with additional films, a crossover with A Nightmare on Elm Street, and various comic books and novellas. Fans continue to celebrate the series through fan-made films, costumes, and tattoos featuring Jason Voorhees and other elements of the franchise.
Cast director: Tom McLoughlin
Cast actor: Thom Mathews, Jennifer Cooke, David Kagen, Kerry Noonan, Renée Jones, Tom Fridley, C.J. Graham, Darcy DeMoss, Vincent Guastaferro, Tony Goldwyn
Original name: Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives