Friday the 13th - The Final Chapter
by Joseph Zito
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Actor: Corey Feldman, Erich Anderson, Judie Aronson, Kimberly Beck, Peter BartonDirector: Joseph Zito
Brand: Paramount
Producer: Frank Mancuso Jr.
Writer: Barney Cohen
Writer: Bruce Hidemi Sakow
Writer: Carol Watson
Writer: Martin Kitrosser
Writer: Ron Kurz
Writer: Victor Miller
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono; English (Subtitled); English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono; French (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 91 minutes
Published: 2000-10-01
DVD Release Date: 2000-10-17
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Paramount
DVD Reviews of Friday the 13th - The Final Chapter
DVD Review: Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (Four Stars)
Summary: 4 Stars
This review refers to the Paramount DVD edition of the film.
THE WHO'S WHO: Starring Kimberly Beck, Peter Barton, Corey Feldman, E. Erich Anderson, Crispin Glover, Alan Hayes, Barbara Howard, Lawrence Monoson, Joan Freeman, Judie Aronson, Camilla More, Carey More. Score Composed By Harry Manfredini. Special Make-Up Effects By Tom Savini. Directed By Joseph Zito. (R) For Violence, Gore, Profanity, Drug Use, Nudity and Sexual Content; 91m.; 1984.
WHAT'S GOING ON IN HERE?: This film may call itself the "Final Chapter", but as we all know, it would take a lot more to keep old Jason Voorhees down than this. That's not to say the people in this film don't give it their all, for they most certainly put up a good fight. Vacationing family and party-loving teens are next door neighbors in a secluded part of the woods. But their idyllic summer sanctum is about to be disrupted by the disfigured Jason, who enjoys nothing more than slicing his way through another set of victims. Being the fourth entry in the long running series, it's obvious at this point that the plot is not the main concern of the filmmakers. What is important is the ability to assemble a bright, likeable cast of characters you can feed to the hockey masked horror over the course of an hour and a half. This film succeeds on that point, presenting a great cast and some truly phenomenal special effects. Make-up master Tom Savini, who created the original film's gruesome effects, returns for Jason's brutal demise. Steve Miner passes the franchise over to "Missing in Action" director Joseph Zito, who does an admirable job packing this film with small moments of wry wit and large doses of intense violence. More kudos go to the wonderful cast members. Crispin Glover (Jim) and Lawrence Monoson (Ted) are the best of the new batch of slaughter victims waiting to happen, while Kimberly Beck (Trish Jarvis) comes close to rivaling their performances. Barbara Howard's wide-eyed interpretation of Sara is another above average display. The other highlight to the cast is a young Corey Feldman, showing a promise that wouldn't always be fulfilled later in his on again/off again career. Finally, E. Erich Anderson brings a bit of continuity to the ongoing series as Rob, a revenge-minded wanderer seeking retribution against Jason for the murder of his sister Sandra (from part two). Trivia buffs take note: Pamela Voorhees tombstone can be seen early on in the film, just before the unlucky hitchhiker (Bonnie Hellman) gets massacred. Overall, this film is a minor step up from "Friday the 13th Part 3", returning the Voorhees legacy to the legendary status it so richly deserves.
THEY SAY THEY'RE SPECIAL BUT...: The 1.85:1 widescreen transfer that appears on this disc is grainy, lacks definition and, on the odd moment here and there, is downright horrible. Fans of these fright films will have grown use to this sub-standard treatment by now, as Paramount released the original three "Friday" films in transfers that were similarly detestable. The 2.0 mono that accompanies this film is extraordinarily, shamefully fuzzy during the opening moments. While the track does clear up a bit after the initial ten or twelve minutes, there's still some discernable hiss throughout. This proves to distract the viewer and takes away from the enjoyment of the film. A French mono track is also available while English subtitles for this disc have a ruddy yellow coloring and have been placed within the frame of the movie. The cover for this release is a direct reproduction of the original video release cover (too bad the hatchet mark is on the wrong side of the hockey mask). The back cover shows a spark of ingenuity with its red-saturated photograph but still has a ways to go before it becomes noteworthy. The one sheet insert that comes with this disc highlights the fourteen chapter stops for the hour and a half long film. As usual, the accompanying DVD is a silver-topped disc with information pertaining to the film painted on its glossy surface. The only special feature included is the compulsory original theatrical trailer (1:51). The trailer is presented in a 1.85:1 widescreen format and features good voice over work and an appealing array of scenes from the film, perfectly designed to intrigue potential viewers.
THE YOLK'S ON YOU: Paramount has never been known for plying their releases with additional footage, let alone hiding anything on the disc. You're more likely to live through an ax wound to your abdomen than you are of finding hidden easter eggs on this one.
THE LEWD AND NUDE ALERT: The film starts off fairly slow in this category but quickly rises to expectations. Viewers get to see Samantha (Judie Aronson) undress as Corey Feldman watches from his window. While she doesn't reveal anything in that scene, we're later treated to an afternoon skinny dipping session (about thirty minutes into the film) where we have the opportunity to see Sam's awe-inspiring breasts and buns. We also catch brief glimpses of the More twins (Camilla and Carey) in the water, although lubricious viewers will undoubtedly wish for more. Sam graces the screen again in her naked glory when she swims out to an inflatable raft the night of the party. During the party, Ted (Lawrence Monoson) finds an old black and white stag film which features some vintage nudity from a few cute girls. The captivating Sara (Barbara Howard) shows off her white underwear while getting ready for her rendezvous with Doug (Peter Barton). Last but not least, viewers get to see Sara through a steamed up shower door, although the body belongs to double Robyn Woods, not to Barbara Howard.
THE GORE REPORT: Early on in the film, a hospital orderly has his throat slashed with a hacksaw and then has his head wrenched around backwards. In one of the bloodier sequences of the film, an unlucky partygoer has a corkscrew shoved through his hand and then takes a meat cleaver to the head. However, the pinnacle of bloodshed is reserved for Jason. First, his left hand gets hacked by a machete. Then he takes the machete to the left side of his head in perhaps the goriest moment of the entire production.
SAY AGAIN: "Axel, I am not going to fake any more orgasms for you." - Nurse R. Morgan (Lisa Freeman). "You got the curse?" - Axel (Bruce Mahler). "If I do, you're it." - Nurse R. Morgan (Lisa Freeman).
THE FINAL SAY: Yes, I recommend buying this DVD. While the quality of the presentation is fairly leaden, this is still a vital part of horror history. One major flaw is Paramount's decision not to reinstate the scenes used in the televised presentation of "The Final Chapter", including the memorable bit where Tommy (Corey Feldman) scares his sister with one of his masks before trying to fix the engine of their car. I believe the recently released "From Crystal Lake to Manhattan" boxed set has that television footage, although it has not been placed back into the movie. Rather, it has been relegated to the extra features section of the box. Therefore, the individual DVD edition of this film is still the preferred method of acquisition.
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Description of Friday the 13th - The Final Chapter
Having been revived at the hospital jason returns to crystal lake to meet more victims. Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 08/22/2006 Starring: Kimberly Beck Wayne Grace Run time: 91 minutes Rating: R Director: Joseph ZitoBestsellers in DVD
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