Freddy vs. Jason
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Freddy vs. Jason is a 2003 American slasher film directed by Ronny Yu and written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift. It is a crossover between the A Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday the 13th franchises, being the eighth installment in the former and the eleventh in the latter. The film stars Monica Keena, Kelly Rowland, Jason Ritter, Christopher George Marquette, Lochlyn Munro, and Robert Englund.
The film joins the two series in a shared universe and pits their respective antagonists, Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees, against each other. Freddy is weakened and forgotten because the citizens of his home town Springwood have defeated him by using medications that repress dreams. Freddy awakens Jason to stir up fear and grow his powers so that he may return and kill again. Jason turns out to not be as easily controlled as Freddy initially thought, and the two supernatural mass murderers come into conflict. The film is the last film in each franchise before their respective reboots: A Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday the 13th.
Freddy vs. Jason was released in the United States on August 15, 2003. The film received mixed reviews from critics, but grossed $116.6 million worldwide, making it the second highest-grossing film in the Nightmare franchise and highest in the Friday the 13th franchise. The film marks Robert Englund’s final portrayal as Freddy Krueger. A sequel and crossover with the Evil Dead franchise was planned, but it was ultimately scrapped and turned into a comic book limited series, Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash, and its follow-up The Nightmare Warriors.
The ultimate showdown between horror icons is here in Freddy vs. Jason! When the dream demon Freddy Krueger (Robert Englund) finds himself powerless in the real world, he resurrects the terrifying Jason Voorhees (Ken Kirzinger) to bring terror back to the people of Elm Street. But when Jason starts killing in Freddyβs territory, a bloodbath of epic proportions ensues as the two monsters collide in a battle of wills, weapons, and madness. With thrilling slasher action, horrifying visuals, and intense fight sequences, Freddy vs. Jason is the ultimate horror face-off. 4 stars β If you’re a fan of these two iconic figures, this thrilling showdown is a must-watch for some twisted, blood-soaked fun!
