Freddy Vs. Jason

Trapped in the depths of hell and devoid of all his power, Freddy Krueger (Englund) needed someone to make him known again in his favourite hunting ground of Springwood. Without people knowing he exists, Freddy hasn't go the power to invade anyone's dreams, so he discovers someone who can manipulate to do his bidding and scare the people of Elm Street into think that he is killing again. That someone is Crystal Lake mass murderer Jason Voorhees (Kirzinger).

The two titans of the teen horror genre, Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees clash on the big screen and boy is it bloody.

The idea of the two horror big hitters from the 80s and 90s coming together had been hinted at, at the end of the ninth Friday 13th movie, Jason goes to Hell in 1993 but nothing had come of it until now. This is a horror fanboy's dream as the two hack and slash their way through a new group of unsuspecting teenagers and then start on one another. It fact the final twenty-five minute battle is worth the admission price alone.

Robert Englund is on top form as child killer Freddy Krueger. As the Nightmare on Elm Street series progressed, Freddy became more of a comedic horror character that serenaded you with a bevy of one-liners before carving up his next victim. This latest instalment is no exception, as Freddy becomes the comic relief to Jason's continued brutally. Just an unstoppable, emotionless killing machine, Jason Voorhees isn't the greatest character in horror history but with his huge machete, he makes short work of the Elm Street teenagers and anyone else who gets in his way. His killings tend to be the more violent and bloody of the pair, but this is what the fans love about the character.

The human cast or potential murder victims are OK, tending to be nothing but killing fodder for the two leads. Monica Keena has a big career in front of her, which you will see when you witness her running from one of the movie maniacs. Destiny's Child's Kelly Rowland is OK as Kari and could progress from her motion picture debut. Anyone who has seen the excellent Ginger Snaps will be disappointed with how small Katharine Isabelle's part is. She is a talented actress who deserves more challenging roles than his. These are really inconsequential however, as the movie is all about Freddy and Jason.

This is probably the most plotted of the Nightmare and Friday 13th movies and the film befits from it. There is actually a reason for the gruesome pair to kill and while the story may be too much of a distraction from the killing for the hardcore fans, it does make the movie a better and more satisfying experience for the casual viewer.

These two goliaths of horror clash magnificently and inject some much-needed fun and gore back into the dying genre. It had all become abit stale and repetitive. There are only so many ways you can kill a teenager and once you had seen one die, you've seen them all but watching Freddy and Jason go at it, no holds barred, you just can't help enjoying the spectacle. You will sit there with a smile on your face as the twosome batter each other senseless and the world explodes around them. Freddy Vs. Jason is popcorn horror as it's best.

Let's get ready to Rumble!

Audio commentary from director Ronny Yu with actors Robert Englund (Freddy) and Ken Kirzinger (Jason)
Deleted and alternative scenes, including the original opening and ending, with optional commentary from director Ronny Yu and executive producer Douglas Curtis
Behind the scenes coverage of the film's development including screenwriting, set design, make up, stunts and principle photography
An exploration of the film's visual effects Ill Nino
'How Can I Live' music video
Storyboards and galleries
TV spots & Original theatrical trailer
'Jump To A Death; menu option
Interactive menu & Scene access

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