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Stars: Kane Hodder, Lexa Doig, Jeff Geddis, David Cronenberg, Markus Parilo, Jonathan Potts, Lisa Ryder, Dov Tiefenbach, Chuck Campbell, Melyssa Ade, Kristi Angus | Written by Todd Farmer | Directed by James Isaac

The year is 2455, humanity has left an overly polluted Earth for a new planet they’ve christened Earth II. A crew of scientists on an expedition to Earth I discover a research facility near Camp Crystal Lake where Jason Voorhees’ body has been cryogenically frozen. They decide to bring him back on their spaceship, but in so doing seal their doom! As they depart once again for the furthest stars, the masked maniac awakens, ready to kill again!

In 1993, Jason went to Hell in the Final Friday film. But even though the title says ‘The Final Friday’, it was not to be the end. Almost a decade later, Jason Voorhees would find himself even further out of this world...

Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday and Jason X will be released on 4K Ultra HD on May 20 from Arrow Video.

Both the theatrical and unrated cuts of Jason Goes to Hell have been restored in 4K with Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible). Original lossless stereo and DTS-hd 5.1 surround audio options are included for both.

The 1993 ninth installment in the Friday the 13th franchise is directed by Adam Marcus from a script by Dean Lorey and Jay Huguely.

Disc 1 – Theatrical Cut:

• Introduction to the film by director Adam Marcus

• Faces of Death, a new interview with special makeup effects creator Robert Kurtzman

• Undercover Angel, a new interview with actor Julie Michaels

• Mixing it Up, a new interview with composer Harry Manfredini

• The Gates of Hell, an archival interview with director Adam Marcus

• Jason vs. Terminator, director Adam Marcus on growing up with the Cunninghams

• Über-Jason, an archival interview with Kane Hodder...

This article contains descriptions of graphic onscreen violence.

Corridor Crew VFX artists break down Jason Voorhees' iconic liquid nitrogen kill in the infamous 2002 sequel, Jason X. The 10th installment in the Friday the 13th franchise pictures Jason in a futuristic world. Having been frozen in 2008, he is later discovered in the year 2455 and taken to space. Directed by Jim Isaac and written by Todd Farmer, the infamous sci-fi slasher film stars Kane Hodder reprising the role of hockey mask-wearing serial killer Jason Voorhees for the fourth and final time along with Lexa Doig, Lisa Ryder, and Chuck Campbell.

Sam Gorski, Niko Pueringer, and Wren Weichmano of The Corridor Crew were blown away by the special effects used in Jason's liquid nitrogen kill, where he pushes a girl's face into liquid nitrogen, it freezes, then he smashes it on a counter. They suspect that the film either utilized "a morph" or...

Horror movies often get the short end of the stick. Many moviegoers overlook the genre, writing it off as always being predictable, too graphic, or too reliant on shock value horror. Horror, however, has versatility that is hard to come by. The genre plays with almost any theme it wants, as long as the result is terrifying. Horror is the perfect breeding ground for social commentary and dissection of real-world issues. The genre is also ideal for mixing into other genres as well.

Some of the best horror movies ever made aren't just horror. More often than not, horror melds brilliantly with other genres. Think of some of the most infamous horror films out there. Alien (1979) and The Thing (1982) are two titles every movie enjoyer knows, but they aren't just horror, they're also sci-fi. Many great horror films are successful because they take advantage of blending genres.

Jason X Sends...

The horror genre has long been one of the most dynamic corners of cinema, turning in a slew of creative ideas that receive more sequels than any other genre. Naturally, with so many of these movies following the same old formula with each new entry, some directors have made a point of switching things up. Perhaps more than any other genre, horror audiences have grown accustomed to sequels that offer a stark departure from established lore, whether through new settings or entirely new characters.

Unfortunately, while horror is a place where creators have the freedom to experiment, fans aren't always receptive to these new ideas -- and they often have a good point. Simply subverting a franchise's core idea doesn't always make for a good story, but it can make for an interesting shift. These movies aren't perfect, but they deserve respect for challenging the expectations of moviegoers, even if they don't stick the landing.

It’s time for a new episode of the Awfully Good Horror Movies video series, and in this one we’re looking back at one of the least popular installments in my beloved Friday the 13th franchise. That’s the tenth entry, Jason X (watch it Here), also known as “the one where Jason goes to space”. To hear all about it, check out the video embedded above!

Directed by Jim Isaac from a screenplay written by Todd Farmer (and some uncredited rewriters), Jason X has the following synopsis: The year is 2455. The Place is Old Earth. Once the shimmering blue jewel of the galaxy, Old Earth is now a contaminated planet abandoned for centuries. Yet humans have returned to the deadly place that they once fled. Not to live, but to research the ancient rusting artifacts of the bygone civilizations that caused this environmental disaster. And little does the...

Kane Hodder is a legend on the horror circuit. The actor is no stranger to horror conventions, but he has stepped up his game for 2020. Hodder and Monster Mania 2020 have announced that the actor will appear as Uber Jason from Jason X for the first time ever. Friday the 13th fans are going to be in for a rare treat when they meet up with Hodder this time around.

Monster Mania takes place the weekend of March 14th, 2020 in New Jersey. On the 14th, fans will be able to meet and take photos of Kane Hodder as Uber Jason from Jason X. The metallic mask has not been worn by the actor at this kind of convention ever, and fans will surely want to get in on this opportunity. Hodder will only be at the convention on March 14th, so make sure you plan in advance if he is the...

On TV this weekend: Syfy’s Snowman ain’t no Frosty, Adam Levine is Live and kickin’, the Screen Actors Guild Awards celebrate TV and film’s best, a Good Wife‘s great dilemma and The Mentalist finds his nemesis’ handiwork in an old case. Here are 15 programs to keep on your radar.

Saturday, January 26

8 pm Victorious (Nickelodeon) | Tori thinks her biggest fear, while performing “The Star-Spangled Banner” at a televised game, is forgetting the lyrics. She soon learns she’s very wrong.

8:30 pm Maz Jobrani: I Come in Peace (Showtime) | The Knights of Prosperity alum performs his stand-up routine.

The CGI blood splatter makes one final run as Spartacus: War of the Damned begins.

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NBC's adaptation of The Gates, based on a British comedy about parents dropping their kids off after school has added Ken Marino and Aasif Mandvi to its cast.

Steve Carrell confirmed he won't be returning to The Office for the finale, Carrell told Access Hollywood, "I just didn’t think it was right for the character, because that character had had an arch within the story and kind of grew and sort of evolved past the idea of the documentary."

As the revamping of Army Wives continues, we learn that Brooke Shields is joining the drama.

Steve Howey will appear in an upcoming episode of New Girl as a professional football player who catches Jess' eye, according to TVLine.

There's a part me that would like to give Beauty and the Beast another chance.

We learned several weeks ago that Syfy Original Movie Abominable Snowman is debuting on Saturday, January 26th, and now finally a trailer has arrived!

The film stars Adrian Paul ("Highlander") and Chuck Campbell ("Stargate: Atlantis").

Synopsis:

A group searching for their friends during a blizzard make a chilling discovery.

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We first heard about Abominable Snowman back in May of 2011, when it was called Deadly Descent: The Legend of the Abominable Snowman. But with the film about to debut on Syfy, the title's been shortened, and we have info on the premiere date for it along with Tasmanian Devil.

The latter film premieres Saturday, January 19th, at 9Pm – In Tasmanian Devil, starring Danica McKellar ("The Wonder Years") and Olympian medalist Apolo Ohno, a group of daredevil base jumpers in New Zealand confront oversized Tasmanian devils determined to kill them.

As for Abominable Snowman, look for it on Saturday, January 26th, at 9Pm – Friends go on a snowy adventure and come face to face with a deadly creature. The movie stars Adrian Paul ("Highlander") and Chuck Campbell ("Stargate: Atlantis").

We should have trailers and more for both of these Syfy Original Movies shortly so stay tuned!

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It’s true; no matter what certain networks may claim about their “winter finales,” winter doesn’t actually start until December 21, and isn’t over until March 20. Syfy, at least, understands this, and has announced their appropriately-titled winter schedule accordingly.

Happily this means that, starting on Monday, January 14, 2013, we will have some great television to get us through the cold months, including the return of Being Human and Lost Girl, and the premiere of Continuum, and later in the week, the return of Ghost Hunters and Face Off.

Here’s the schedule of premieres, along with series synopses:

Syfy’S 2013 Winter Programming Highlighted By Series Premieres Of Ghost Mine, Robot Combat League, Stranded And Continuum Season Returns Of Hits Being Human, Face Off, Total Blackout, Ghost Hunters, Lost Girl, Haunted Collector And Final Season Of Merlin

New York – December 4, 2012 – Syfy will kick off the New Year with a robust winter...

Funny how things can evolve throughout the creative process. When I first saw a listing for Deadly Descent on UFO International Productions' website months ago, the synopsis described skiers and snowboarders trapped on a mountain by an avalanche having to also deal with a pack of wild dogs after them. Somewhere along the way those ravenous dogs got turned into a Yeti and the title got massively elongated to Deadly Descent: The Legend of the Abominable Snowman.

In 1992 Glacier Peak, Washington, a small group of back country skiers climb Glacier Peak, one of most remote mountains in the Cascade Range. Lead by Jake Tanner, the group is somewhere high up on the mountain where they disappear and are never seen again.

Present Day - Glacier Peak. A helicopter soars over the snowy peak. In the rear cabin is a U.S. Special Forces member fresh off a long tour in Afghanistan: Brian Tanner.

UFO International Productions continues to feed the trash compactor with Deadly Descent: The Legend of the Abominable Snowman , starring Chuck Campbell and Adrian Paul. The art below is what they're using to sell the picture. Just screams "Abominable Snowman," right? I took a gander at UFO's site and I see there's another Deadly Descent listed - complete with action-packed art . But the plot that goes with that page details another story that does not include an abominable snowman. Instead, a pack of genetically engineered wolves are after snowboarders. So, either UFO has a series of Deadly Descent films in the works or they just said halfway through development, "F**k the wolves, let's go with a goddamn Yeti."...

Chicago – The world of TV on DVD is running out of candidates for lavish “Complete Series” box sets. The fact is that there hasn’t been a major hit that shut down shop in awhile and there’s been something of a gap in the production of these multi-disc gift sets between “Battlestar Galactica” and this summer’s highly anticipated “Lost” set.

Blu-Ray Rating: 3.5/5.0

The dearth of new network hits and the low per-season quantity of episodes for cable hits is going to make 26-disc sets like the new one for “Stargate Atlantis” fewer and farther between. (For example, even a long-running show like “Entourage” has at least two seasons to go before it gets to 100 episodes.) And sometimes quantity is king. Sometimes you just want something gigantic on your shelf to impress your friends in much the same way that people drive giant SUVs and the massive “Stargate Atlantis...