Friday the 13th (2009)
A brisk, chilling hunt unfolds as young adults encounter deadly intentions at a boarded-up campsite.
A group of young adults visit a boarded up campsite named Crystal Lake where they soon encounter the mysterious Jason Voorhees and his deadly intentions.
How intense is Friday the 13th?
Friday the 13th is properly scary, with extreme gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Friday the 13th feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittychilling
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Friday the 13th
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Is Friday the 13th for you?
Is Friday the 13th scary?
Yes, properly. Friday the 13th is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Friday the 13th gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Friday the 13th sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Friday the 13th OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 3, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Friday the 13th?
Friday the 13th runs 1h 37m.
Where can I stream Friday the 13th?
Friday the 13th is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Friday the 13th have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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