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Are Friday the 13th and Jason Voorhees Based on a True Story?

Friday the 13th's creator denied taking inspiration from real-life events, but a 1960s massacre in Finland bears an eerie resemblance to Voorhees.

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10 Horror Movies That Would Have Ended Earlier If Their Heroes Were Smarter

There have been many great films in the history of the horror genre, including several that follow the adventures of boneheaded protagonists.

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10 Scariest Masked Movie Killers, Ranked

From Michael Myers to Leatherface, masked killers have made up some of the most terrifying horror movie villains of all time.

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Jason Blum Has One Director in Mind for Potential Friday the 13th Reboot

Blumhouse CEO Jason Blum reveals who he'd want to see direct the company's potential reboot of the Friday the 13th franchise.

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10 Scariest Horror Movie Icon Debuts, Ranked

Classic horror movie monsters like Godzilla and slashers like Michael Myers all made their mark on the genre with unforgettable first appearances.

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It's Too Late for a Freddy vs. Jason Sequel

In an era where popular horror movies from decades ago are getting sequels and reboots, Freddy vs. Jason will probably not get the chance.

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The Blob & 9 Other Classic Horror Films That Deserve Another Remake

The Blob is slated for another remake from a fan-favorite director, but it isn't the only classic horror in need of another shot at the spotlight.

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Why Was Jason Voorhees Not in Friday the 13th: The Series?

Having served as the face of Friday the 13th, Jason Voorhees became an icon. But why wasn't he in the TV show?

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Why Horror Movies Should Embrace Crossovers

In a world of massive franchises and cinematic universes, the horror movie genre needs to embrace the possibility of inter-franchise crossovers.

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Michael Myers vs. Jason Voorhees: Which Iconic Slasher Would Win?

Halloween's Michael Myers and Friday the 13th's Jason Voorhees have powers that make them utterly terrifying. But which killer would win in a fight?

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10 Horror Movies With The Most Outmatched Protagonists

Jason Voorhees and Pennywise are powerful, nearly unstoppable horror villains, and their films' protagonists were greatly outmatched.

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10 Best Movie Cliffhangers (That Also Frustrated Fans)

The best cliffhangers tease movies to come, but frustrated fans wanted to see great threads tied up that started in Infinity War and The Last Jedi.

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10 Best Horror Movies With Weak Protagonists

Even horror movies from the beloved Friday the 13th and Halloween franchises starred protagonists who weren't written particularly well.

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10 Weapons Jason Should Use In Friday The 13th

Friday the 13th's Jason Voorhees is handy with a machete, but there are still many more unique weapons that audiences want to see in play!

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Friday The 13th: 10 Settings Jason Voorhees Should Visit

Friday the 13th's Jason Voorhees knows his way around a crowded campground, but this slasher series could thrive by sending Jason to new locations!

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10 Slasher Movie Tropes That Fans Love

Tropes can be predictable and boring, but the horror genre, particularly the slasher sub-genre, keeps these classic movie tropes fresh and fun.

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10 Horror Villains Scarier Than Friday The 13th’s Jason

Jason may be the king of horror in camp grounds and Manhattan, but the horror genre is spoiled with incredible villains who are even scarier.

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15 Horror Franchises Perfect For A Late-Night Movie Marathon

There are a great many horror franchises that offer perfect scary marathon viewings.

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Why Freddy vs. Jason Is the Horror Genre's Best Crossover

Horror franchise crossovers are as old as the Golden Age of Hollywood, but Freddy vs Jason is an underrated masterpiece than fans give it credit for.

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Terrifier 2 Director Wants to Remake Friday the 13th

Terrifier 2 director Damien Leone wants to bring Jason back to life once again and already has some ideas.

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