All 12 Friday the 13th Movies, Ranked

Here is my attempt at a ranked list of all 12 Friday the 13th movies, without reproducing any run of four or more consecutive words from the source:

1. A New Beginning (Part V) - This feature-film debut of Jason Voorhees had the dubious honor of being the second-highest body count in the series, thanks to a copycat murderer terrorizing a therapy camp in California. However, the film's grindhouse aesthetic and twist ending make it the least popular of the core franchise entries.

2. Jason Goes to Hell (1993) - This highly anticipated conclusion to the original series met a premature end just nine years after its release. The film's low box office performance signaled the decline of the franchise, despite attempts to revive it.

3. Jason X (2002) - The final film in the original series, Jason X took the killer to a futuristic setting aboard the Space: Above and Beyond space station Nucleus. However, the film's underperformance contributed to the franchise's cancellation.

4. Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989) - In this installment, Jason's rampage took over Manhattan, with the killer leaping onto a cruise ship and venturing into the city. While it featured a few standout kills, the plot was convoluted and the film ultimately failed to justify its higher budget.

5. Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1987) - This sequel introduced a new killer, Tommy Jarvis, who sought revenge for his mother's death at Jason's hands. The film relied heavily on gore, nudity, and a lack of coherent plot to attract teenage audiences.

6. Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1981) - The penultimate entry in the original series, this film focused on Tommy Jarvis once again seeking revenge against Jason. With its focus on characters from the previous films, the movie aimed to tie up loose ends but struggled to maintain momentum.

7. Friday the 13th Part III (1982) - This installment introduced Tommy Jarvis as the lead character, as he enlisted the help of his friends to deal with Jason. The film relied on gore, nudity, and a lack of meaningful plot to appeal to its target audience.

8. Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1981) - The penultimate entry in the original series, this film focused on Tommy Jarvis once again seeking revenge against Jason. With its focus on characters from the previous films, the movie aimed to tie up loose ends but struggled to maintain momentum.

9. Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning (1985) - Often considered the grindhouse of the franchise, Part V featured Jason as a copycat murderer at a therapy camp in California. With its trashy aesthetic and controversial twist ending, this movie was the least popular of the core series.

10. Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1987) - This sequel introduced a new killer, Tommy Jarvis, who sought vengeance for his mother's death. However, the film's reliance on gore, nudity, and a weak plot made it a forgettable entry in the series.

11. Friday the 13th Part II (1981) - The second film in the original series, Part II saw Jason's rampage continue in summer camp settings. With its mix of gore, nudity, and a focus on characters from the previous films, the movie aimed to capitalize on the franchise's success.

12. Friday the 13th (1980) - The original film that sparked the franchise, Friday the 13th introduced the iconic character of Jason Voorhees. The film relied on shock value and a lack of coherence to create jump scares and establish Jason as a terrifying killer.