Jason Strikes Again…For The 12th Time?
Hey Movie Fans!
So we come to yet another Friday of new releases. This Friday, however, could have you laughing until tears run down your face or screaming bloody murder! For all who haven’t realized by now, it’s Friday the 13th and we have but another hack and slash Jason Vorhees movie. This 2009 remake of the 1980s cult classic film is directed by Marcus Nispel and produced by Michael Bay, the same pair responsible for the oh-so-amazing 2003 remake of “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.”
Release Date: 02/13/09
Now, to be quite honest if you couldn’t already tell from my sarcasm about “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” horror films are not my cup of tea. Sure, I like a thriller every so often, but these movies I have to admit are a little on the pathetic side. According to most slasher movie fans who see these remakes of their favorite classics, they often come away disappointed. However, as stated in a recent movie review of this 2009 remake of “Friday the 13th” on EW.com, this film is sure to be better than most of the latest horror film attempts like “Prom Night” or “My Bloody Valentine.”
If you know nothing about the “Friday the 13th” series then I would say you have to see at least one of these movies sometime in your life. That way you’ll know what everyone is laughing about when they make another one. Maybe I’m being unfair because I hate horror flicks but even still the series has gotten a bit tired since 1980. How many times can they bring this guy back to life?
Strictly speaking from a publicist’s point of view, I do believe they marketed this film really well. Lucky for the producers, February had their lucky date to release their unlucky movie, but so did March… and November. I doubt I would have done anything different relating to the release date. The fact that “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” remake was made by the same people might pose a problem regarding audiences because that film wasn’t well received, but I think the advertisements and trailers for “Friday the 13th” have refueled the fire for fans of the series, so props to marketing! The film has received a lot of internet buzz on whether this movie will pass the test. The question is, are any of you brave enough to test it?
If you’re still unsure about whether or not this is worth the cash to see on the big screen, I’d say it’s probably worth checking out with a group of friends especially today! Not convinced? Check out the trailer below and if it still doesn’t excite you, the comedy “Confessions of a Shopaholic” starring Isla Fisher, also opened today and has gotten many good reviews. Click here for more on that film. Otherwise, have a great Friday the 13th and I’ll catch you later movie fans!
-Lauren-
