Jason Voorhees tears his way over to New Line Cinema, who promptly cranks out an entry that warps his mythos for the worse.
Sean S. Cunningham
Sean S. Cunningham’s classic 1980 slasher kicked off the franchise with Kevin Bacon, Mama Voorhees, and a hell of a kill count.
The first film to feature the horror icon in person, 1981’s sequel marks the franchise’s sway from Giallo-inspired mystery to Jason-centric mayhem.