On this day August 1 1986, Friday The 13th Part VI Jason Lives premiered in theaters and delivered the return of Jason Voorhees in full undead form. After the copycat killer twist in Part V, this sixth installment brought back the real Jason with a supernatural twist that redefined the series.
The story followed Tommy Jarvis, now older and still haunted by his past, who accidentally resurrects Jason during a misguided attempt to put his fears to rest. What followed was a relentless wave of creative kills, dark humor, and a faster pace that leaned into the growing legend of Jason.
Jason Lives embraced its horror roots while adding a layer of self awareness that made it stand out from previous entries. From Jason standing atop a burning RV to the tongue in cheek gravestone gags, the film balanced scares and stylized fun, becoming one of the most popular installments among fans.
80s insight: This was the first Friday The 13th film to portray Jason as a supernatural force, setting the tone for future sequels.
The story followed Tommy Jarvis, now older and still haunted by his past, who accidentally resurrects Jason during a misguided attempt to put his fears to rest. What followed was a relentless wave of creative kills, dark humor, and a faster pace that leaned into the growing legend of Jason.
Jason Lives embraced its horror roots while adding a layer of self awareness that made it stand out from previous entries. From Jason standing atop a burning RV to the tongue in cheek gravestone gags, the film balanced scares and stylized fun, becoming one of the most popular installments among fans.
80s insight: This was the first Friday The 13th film to portray Jason as a supernatural force, setting the tone for future sequels.
