How Many Friday The 13th Movies Are There In 2021
Okay, settle in horror fans, pizza's here (metaphorically, sadly), and we're diving deep into the murky depths of Camp Crystal Lake. You want to know how many Friday the 13th movies we had swimming around in 2021, right?
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The answer? A whopping 12! Yes, that's a baker's dozen minus one, a full calendar year, and enough machete action to make Jason Voorhees himself blush a little (if he could blush, that is).
Think of it this way: you could have watched one Friday the 13th movie every month and still had time to binge-watch your favorite sitcom. That's dedication, folks!
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We're talking the classics, from the relatively quaint original to the truly bonkers entries where Jason goes to space. Seriously, space!
Let's quickly list them out, just for fun (and to prove I'm not making this up). Get ready for a trip down memory lane (or a horrifying nightmare, depending on your tolerance for gore).
First, you’ve got the original Friday the 13th (1980), which, spoiler alert, doesn't actually feature Jason as the killer! Then Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981), finally introducing the burlap sack-wearing Jason we all know and…fear?
Next, Friday the 13th Part III (1982), Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984), and Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985) keep the carnage coming! I'm starting to lose count of the poor camp counselors.
Hang on, we're halfway there! Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986) is up, followed by Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988).
Don’t forget Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) - even though he barely spends any time in Manhattan. Then we have Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993). Spoiler alert, it wasn't.
Okay, almost there! Jason X (2001) takes us to space, proving that absolutely nothing can stop this guy. After that, we have Freddy vs. Jason (2003), a horror showdown for the ages!
And finally, the 2009 remake, also called Friday the 13th, rounds out our list. Twelve movies of pure, unadulterated, machete-swinging goodness!
"Ki-Ki-Ki, Ma-Ma-Ma..." - The sound of pure cinematic terror.
Why 12 Movies Is Actually a Big Deal
Think about it: that's a lot of storylines, a lot of questionable fashion choices (hello, 80s!), and a whole lot of screaming. That represents a cinematic legacy!
Each movie offers something a little different, from the genuinely suspenseful moments to the completely ridiculous ones. Like Jason in space, of course.
The Future of Friday the 13th
While we had 12 glorious Friday the 13th movies to enjoy in 2021, the future of the franchise remains…murky, like the bottom of Crystal Lake.
Legal battles and creative differences have kept Jason out of theaters for a while now. But fear not, horror hounds!
The rumors of a new movie, a TV series, or even a video game adaptation are always swirling. So, keep your machetes sharpened and your eyes peeled – you never know when Jason might be back to terrorize a new generation of camp counselors. Until then, happy watching (the old ones, of course!).
