Rose Blood: A Friday the 13th Fan Film

This is amazing for a small budget independent fan film. It feels like a big studio movie. At times I almost forgot I was watching a F13 movie. The characters are so well written and the story keeps you intrigued unil the third act payoff.

Filmmaker Peter Anthony has put together a film which continues the story of telekinetic teen Tina Shepard. He introduces a new character, Rose, who has her own dark past and must combine her powers with Tina's to fight the immortal Jason Voorhees.

With cameos from original cast members Terry Kiser and Kevin Spirtas, "Rose Blood" jumps back and forth through time to tell Tina's story.

Jason Brooks is awesome as the heir apparent to Kane Hodder. The kills in this film are brutal and worthy of anything in the "Friday the 13th" franchise.

Congratulations to all involved in putting together this labor of love.

Plot

Takes place 13 months after Friday The 13th Part VII. We follow Tina Shepard as she is held and studied at the infamous Camp Crystal Lake Research Facility. Tina realizes that she is not alone. There in fact is another New Blood. Rose.

Cast

Friday 13th stars Lar Park-Lincoln (Tina) and Kevin Spirtas (Nick return) to reprise their roles as does Terry Kiser as Dr Crews. We also have the dreadful Sanae Loutsis who can also oddly be seen in the fellow Friday 13th fan films Friday 13th Vengeance 1 & 2.

Verdict

It wasn't until I decided to binge watch all the Friday 13th fan films that I realized a number of things. First of all, there are plenty of them! Second, how weirdly incestuous they all are, you'll notice how many are connected in some way whether it be cast or the creators. Such as the director of one series of them will be the producer of others. Next how many manage to get official Friday 13th cast members involved, that is impressive. And finally how weirdly shilled they all are on IMDB, it seems consistent cross the board from the Vengeance movies to the Never Hike Alone ones and beyond.

The trouble is not that they vary in quality, but that most are really quite terrible despite many having a fair few things going for them such as the original cast members.

Rose Blood digs deep with the nostalgia and clear love for the franchise, I love the fact we have a young Creighton Duke here, I appreciate their decision to follow on from Friday 13th: New Blood, I think there are elements here that really work but sadly there are just too many that don't.

Jason's body looks absurd, the bones just don't look even remotely passable. The acting is spotty, and when it's bad it's really bad. Sanae Loutsis is the worst actress, truly needs lessons or to move into a different career! The writing is hokey, the kills are questionable and it just doesn't flow nor feel like the companion piece it's clearly supposed to be.

And then there is the "Twist" the big shock appearance later in the film which though on paper is a fans wet dream, feels forced, rushed and just doesn't work in the slightest.

I'd say nice attempt, but I'd be giving too much credit. The best I can do is say it's not the worst fan film out there, not even close.

Rants

I'd love an explanation behind how interconnected all these Friday 13th fan films are. I'd love to know how they manage to get all these original movie stars to be involved. I'd love to know why Loutsis thinks she's an actress. I'd love to know why they're consistently shilled (And why the creators get so upset when called out on it). I doubt I'll ever get the answers, but doesn't stop making me wonder.

Breakdown

Feels like a love letter to the fans Some great nods to previous films Some original cast members Weak acting Some questionable decisions Jason looks hokey Sanae Loutsis is just dreadful.

Did not know what to expect with this film but was thoroughly impressed!

Jason Brooks as JASON VOORHEES is the only person I want to see behind the mask in any upcoming projects. An absolutely tremendous job portraying the Part 7 Jason.

Can you believe this is Jessica Hottmans 1st time acting?!?! Unbelievable job as Young Tina!

The pacing, lighting and sound is on point! Great job from Kody Newton and his team.

The special effects from The Amos Brothers are awesome!

I think the fact that Terry Kiser, Lar Park Lincoln, Kevin Spirtas and don't forget Harry Manfredini all agreed to do this fan film after reading Peters script proves that he is truly a lover of these films and it shows in his writing and attention to detail throughout the movie.

Great job to everyone involved!

Really looking forward to see what the future holds for this group of people.

I watched it I enjoy the story line it was really decent and was really cool Jason vs Michael rose was really great too very good hope to be on 📀 dvd great job Peter Anthony and cast.