Friday the 13th: A New Beginning movie poster

Friday the 13th: A New Beginning

"If Jason still haunts you... You're not alone."

March 22, 1985 1h 32m 5.3/10 (1,262 votes)

Originally released in 1985. Friday the 13th: A New Beginning is a horror/thriller film. directed by Danny Steinmann.

Starring John Shepherd, Tiffany Helm, and John Robert Dixon

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 22, 1985 40 years ago
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Runtime 1h 32m 92 minutes total
User Rating 5.3/10 Mixed (1,262 votes)
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Budget $2.2M Production budget
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Box Office $21.9M 10.0x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$2,200,000
Revenue
$21,930,418

Production Companies

  • Georgetown Productions
  • Paramount Pictures
  • Sean S. Cunningham Films
  • Terror, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Friday the 13th: A New Beginning about?

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 ...

Who directed Friday the 13th: A New Beginning?

Friday the 13th: A New Beginning was directed by Danny Steinmann.

How long is Friday the 13th: A New Beginning?

Friday the 13th: A New Beginning has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).

When was Friday the 13th: A New Beginning released?

Friday the 13th: A New Beginning was released on March 22, 1985 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Friday the 13th: A New Beginning?

The main cast of Friday the 13th: A New Beginning includes John Shepherd, Tiffany Helm, John Robert Dixon, Juliette Cummins, Melanie Kinnaman.

Is Friday the 13th: A New Beginning worth watching?

Friday the 13th: A New Beginning has a user rating of 5.3/10 based on 1,262 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.