BONUS - "Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood" (1988) with Charlie Cotter & Laramy Wells

80s Flick Flashback

Summary

In this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, Tim Williams and co-hosts Charlie Cotter and Laramy Wells delve into the seventh installment of the Friday the 13th franchise, 'The New Blood.' They discuss the film's profitability, its origins, casting choices, iconic scenes, and the reception of its ending. The conversation also touches on the film's rewatchability and nostalgia factor, with the hosts sharing their personal ratings and recommendations for viewers.

Takeaways

• ​The Friday the 13th films are profitable regardless of quality.
• ​'The New Blood' was intended to be a crossover with Freddy Krueger.
• ​Kane Hodder's portrayal of Jason is iconic and memorable.
• ​The film's ending received criticism for its execution.
• ​The film had a rushed production schedule of only six months.
• ​The character dynamics were weak, leading to forgettable supporting characters.
• ​The iconic sleeping bag kill is a highlight of the film.
• ​The film's budget was low, impacting its overall quality.
• ​The nostalgia factor plays a significant role in rewatchability.
• ​Fans have humorously dubbed the film 'Friday the 13th: The No Blood.'

Chapters

00:00 The Business of Horror: Friday the 13th Franchise

06:24 The Evolution of Jason Voorhees

10:38 Casting Choices and Character Dynamics

17:49 Iconic Scenes and Jason's Signature Kills

28:26 Jason's Unique Kills and Favorite Scenes

32:51 Behind the Scenes: Stunts and Injuries

35:48 The Controversial Ending and Fan Theories

39:32 Rewatchability and Nostalgia Meter

49:13 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

52:44 Thanks For Watching Outro with Music.mp4

Sources:

Wikipedia, IMDB, Box Office Mojo

https://weminoredinfilm.com/2014/03/14/13-things-you-may-not-know-about-friday-the-13th-part-vii-the-new-blood/