Sweet Revenge

Jason hasn't graced our screens and 16 years, and his grand return is a glorified comercial. It's insulting to both the legacy of Jason and the fans who have put up with Sean S. Cunningham and Victor Miller's BS. A speedrun of a Friday film that makes no logical sense, has next to no story, not a single character to care about, and only feels like an authentic Friday film for about 1 minute of its 13 minute runtime. The effects are decent and some kills could have been fun if they showed any of them on screen. When Jason finally makes an appearance, you're greeted with a short, skinny man in an abysmal mask who seemingly takes joy in at least one of his attempted kills. I'm all for a smart, mean, resourceful Jason, but not at the cost of creating a guy who isn't killing for the wrong reasons (and without an intimidating build in the slightest). His costume looks good, but his small stature and terrible mask completely ruin it. The music throughout the film feels like stock music except for whenever a somewhat messy variation of the original scores play and the ending is highly questionable. Overall a huge (but expected) disappointment that borders on insult. I would've rather had Jason stay dead than star in a Angry Orchard commercial. The only place he needs to be is on the big screen, preferably with a team who actually cares about this franchise and not just money.

Director writer Mike P. Nelson' offers just over fifteen minutes, The Jason Universe: Sweet Revenge wastes no time delivering carnage with stunning efficiency. The practical gore and effects are executed with impressive flair, making the most of a tight budget to deliver visceral, blood-drenched thrills that fans of the slasher genre will appreciate.

Lead actress Ally Ioannides (as Eve) brings compelling strength and presence to the screen, guiding the chaos with control and charisma. She anchors the short with a proactive, emotional core that elevates the body count with real stakes.

Stepping into the hockey mask is Schuyler White, who delivers the kind of physicality and menace worthy of the franchise's legacy. His movements have the weight and deliberation of classic Jason, making him a fitting heir to the role's long tradition. Incidentally, Chris Carlson's Harold oddly gives Robert Englund vibes.

While the short doesn't have the gritty VHS feel, or film grain, it harnesses that original Jason ambiance with purposeful pacing, shadowy menace, and well-timed scares. There's a modern polish-akin to the 2009 Friday reimagining-but the spirit of the early films pulses just beneath the surface.

Nods to the franchise are peppered throughout-from familiar kill setups to sly narrative references-enough to feel like a loving wink to long-time fans. Add in a couple of clever twists, and you get a sharp little narrative that still manages to build momentum.

The finale hits you with a cliffhanger of sorts, leaving plenty of room for speculation and appetite for more. And then-the end credits roll to Sugar and Spice's 'I've Changed' an ironic and fittingly twisted choice that underlines the film's playful tone.

For fans of Crystal Lake carnage, Sweet Revenge is a brisk, blood-soaked treat - a short that understands the rules of its universe and plays with them just enough to keep you hooked. Well worth checking out.

This short film offered an intriguing interpretation of Jason and the Friday the 13th franchise. While Jason's current appearance is somewhat thin, for a cinematic adaptation, he would benefit from a more robust physique. The story itself was captivating enough for a short film format, and Crystal Lake looks great, just as you'd expect. This serves as a promising foundation for further exploration and development.

This is not what we have waited since 2009 for, if this is what they are planning for Jason and future films, we are not looking good. The score was about the only good thing on this film, I get it's a short film and won't have a big budget for effects, but this also made no sense with what they did with the main character.

Please please please get back to the F13th movies we grew up with. It's an easy formula, drunk and horny teens, sex and lots of death, it's not really that hard.

And please get a Jason that can look the part, a menacing presence, one who can pull off bursting through a door and showing exceptional strength when dismembering his victims.

You have had enough time, get this right for future films and upcoming TV series please for the love of Jason!!

Sweet Revenge (2025) is a horror short film starring Jason Voorhees and it was written and directed by Mike P. Nelson. I just got done watching the short film on YouTube and it was good.

Positives for Sweet Revenge (2025): Mike P. Nelson showed me that he is clearly a fan of the Friday the 13th franchise as this short film feels like a Friday the 13th movie. The short is shot and directed very well. You get everything you come to a Friday the 13th movie for and more. Schuyler White does a great job as Jason Voorhees and he is very intimidating. There are some good kills with great practical gore effects. And finally, I can definitely see this short film getting a couple of sequel on YouTube.

Negatives for Sweet Revenge (2025): This is a short film, so you don't get to watch a lot of things happen. While I did enjoy this short film, I also wanted more from it. And finally, the ending of this short was very anti-climatic as it cuts off at what could've been a great battle.

Overall, Sweet Revenge (2025) is a fun horror film and a great love letter to the Friday the 13th franchise. If you love this franchise, then you can go on YouTube and watch the short film right now.