Homicidal maniac Jason returns from the grave to cause more bloody mayhem. Young Tommy may have escaped from Crystal Lake, but he’s still haunted by the gruesome events that happened there. When gory murders start happening at the secluded halfway house for troubled teens where he now lives, it seems like his nightmarish nemesis, Jason, is back for more sadistic slaughters.
"If Jason still haunts you... You're not alone."
Top Billed Cast
Melanie Kinnaman
Pam
John Shepherd
Tommy
Shavar Ross
Reggie
Richard Young
Matt
Marco St. John
Sheriff Tucker
Juliette Cummins
Robin
Carol Locatell
Ethel
Vernon Washington
George
Detailed Critic & Audience Reviews
G GimlyVerified TMDB Critic
2018-09-15
Shares ground with the original _Friday the 13th_ as the only two movies in this 12 film long franchise that play the killer as a mystery. A lot of people don't like that, but just personally, they both work a hundred percent for me.
_Final rating:★★★½ - I really liked it. Would strongly recommend you give it your time._...
W WuchakVerified TMDB Critic
2019-07-14
***Heavily criticized, but one of the most entertaining and re-watchable installments***
I find the "Friday the 13th" flicks appealing because they typically involve young adults in a fun camp-type environment in the woods; the presence of a lunatic killer just adds an air of danger and excitement. Although this fourth sequel in the series is maligned by many, it's the installment that turned me on to the long-running franchise. Say what you will but “A New Beginning” ( aka Part V), is one of the most entertaining and re-watchable segments.
Released in 1985, the story centers around ...
S SierbahnnVerified TMDB Critic
2026-10-22
Trying to do a fresh take on something as monotone as Jason is daunting, and I'm not sure they pull it off really well here. The subverted expectation in the twist is not quite hitting, I think, but it's still a fun movie and you still get to see some fun Jason shenanigans....
