Friday the 13th: A New Beginning

What's wrong? Hey, you okay? It's them damn enchiladas! Join PJ and Derek as they discuss, the fifth and most divisive entry in the franchise, Danny Steinmann’s Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985). In this episode the guys unpack the chaotic legacy of a film that split fans and critics alike, from its gritty exploitation-film roots to its infamous twist ending. Was this a bold experiment in slasher storytelling, or a franchise misstep fueled by studio desperation? 📺

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Chapters

• 0:00 Cold Open
• 6:26 Intro
• 13:39 Facts & Figures
• 37:04 Discussion
• 1:56:15 Outro