Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood

Jason Voorhees meets telekinetic fury in a late-’80s slasher that tries to shock up the franchise with supernatural flair and practical effects.

• Tina Shepard’s Carrie-esque powers offer a rare psychic showdown against the unstoppable Jason, lending new blood to the tired kill formula.
• Practical effects and makeup by the KNB crew deliver some of the franchise’s most gruesome and creative kills.
• Balances camp and seriousness awkwardly—fans who appreciate ’80s slasher excess and tonal dissonance will find this a guilty pleasure.
• Less about memorable characters, more about the spectacle of a mental patient final girl versus a reanimated corpse—perfect for fans of late franchise entries that push boundaries.