Official movie poster for Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood (1988), a horror thriller film

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

On Friday the 13th, Jason is back. But this time someone's waiting.

5.5(1,252)1h 28m1988-05-13
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Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood Synopsis

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

Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood (1988) is a horror and thriller film directed by John Carl Buechler, released on May 13, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Lar Park Lincoln, Kane Hodder, Terry Kiser and Kevin Spirtas. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 1,252 ratings.

Director:
John Carl Buechler
Writers:
Manuel Fidello, Daryl Haney
Producers:
Iain Paterson, Frank Mancuso Jr.
Cinematographer:
Paul Elliott
Composer:
Harry Manfredini
Production:
Friday Four Films, Sean S. Cunningham Films
Budget:
$2,800,000
Revenue:
$19,170,001
Status:
Released

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Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 1,252 ratings.

John Chard

4/10

There's a legend around here. A killer buried, but NOT dead. Jason Voorhees is unintentionally revived from his watery grave by a girl with telekinetic powers. And so the Friday the 13th bandwagon rolled on for another sequel, a part 7, that once again pitches the unlikable Voorhees against a number of annoying teen types. Those involved here deserve some respect for at least trying to add some impetus to the…

Reviewed on January 16, 2017

Gimly

3/10

I know a lot of die-hard horror fans who hold _The New Blood_ as either their favourite _Friday the 13th_ movie since the original, or even just straight up their favourite _Friday the 13th_ movie. Personally though, _The New Blood_ is the franchise low. It's arguably the most ridiculous, but that isn't the problem for me. The problem is that they take something that ridiculous, and then treat it so seriously, and…

Reviewed on September 16, 2018

Wuchak

5/10

***"Carrie" vs. Jason with a subpar script*** Released in 1988, "Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood" takes place about ten years after the previous film, which explains its title "The New Blood": Tommy Jarvis is no longer in the picture and there's a new set of youthful blood for Jason to spill. This installment is the second to feature Jason as an inhuman rotting corpse and the F/X of Jason at the end are…

Reviewed on July 16, 2019

Nathan

6/10

_Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood_ continues where its predecessor left off. It has an iconic tone that balances campiness while tacking itself and the antagonist seriously. The added element of telekinesis, thanks to the badass Tina, which really sets this one apart. I really enjoyed seeing a final girl that also has supernatural powers that are able to truly take on Jason one on one. But other that Tina,…

Reviewed on October 17, 2022

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Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood online?

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Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood (1988) is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood?

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The main cast of Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood (1988) includes Lar Park Lincoln, Kane Hodder, Terry Kiser, Kevin Spirtas and Susan Jennifer Sullivan. The film was directed by John Carl Buechler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood released?

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Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood was released on May 13, 1988 and runs for 1h 28m.

Is Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood worth watching?

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Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood (1988) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 1,252 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

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