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Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood (1988)

โ€œOn Friday the 13th, Jason is back. But this time someone's waiting.โ€

5.5/10 ยท 1,263 votes 1h 28m r ThrillerHorrorScience-fiction

#66 of 68 films from 1988 #2255 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by John Carl Buechler ยท Written by Manuel Fidello, Daryl Haney

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Overview

Tina Shepard, a telekinetic teenage girl, accidentally unchains Jason from his watery grave, allowing him to go on another killing spree in the area.

Cast

Lar Park Lincolnas Tina Shepard
Kane Hodderas Jason Voorhees
Terry Kiseras Dr. Crews
Kevin Spirtasas Nick
Susan Jennifer Sullivanas Melissa
Debora Kessleras Judy
Elizabeth Kaitanas Robin
Staci Greasonas Jane
Jennifer Bankoas Young Tina Shepard
John Otrinas John Shepard
Heidi Kozakas Sandra
Diana Barrowsas Maddy
Susan Bluas Amanda Shepard
William Butleras Michael

Facts

Release dateMay 13, 1988
Runtime88 min (1h 28m) โ€” shorter as the 1988 average of 105 min
GenresThriller, Horror, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$2,800,000
Box office$19,170,001 (6.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0095179

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Questions

How long is Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood?
Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood runs 88 minutes (1h 28m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.5/10 across 1,263 votes, which places it #66 of 68 films released in 1988 in this index (top 4%) and #2255 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood?
Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood was directed by John Carl Buechler.
Who stars in Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood?
Lar Park Lincoln as Tina Shepard; Kane Hodder as Jason Voorhees; Terry Kiser as Dr. Crews; Kevin Spirtas as Nick; Susan Jennifer Sullivan as Melissa; Debora Kessler as Judy.
What is Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/939.

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