I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

This movie is the proof that the world is becoming a sick and dumb place

Good , But It Is Overrated By Some

Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

Friday the 13th movie series retrospective with lots of actors, directors, producers, etc. associated with the series, as well as other celebrities and fans. The best part of the documentary is that they were able to get so many of these people back to talk about the films. As a matter of fact, they got just about everybody I think except Corey Feldman and Thom Mathews. But, as great as that is, it's also a problem. They have so many commenters they don't spend a significant amount of time on any subject. It moves quickly from talking head to talking head, allowing for no stories just sound bites. Whether this is because they wanted to squeeze in every single person they could or because they believe the audience is suffering from ADHD, I do not know. Still, it's a fun watch for fans of the series.

There is a plethora of loyal Friday the 13th fans and we have all been waiting for a documentary like this. Finally we get our money's worth. The Friday the 13th box set was an incredible rip off and it was a slap in the face to those of us who have supported Jason for more than three decades. This DVD gets it right but it still suffers from Steve Miner's absence. I'm not aware of any rift he had with Sean Cunningham or Frank Mancuso, so if anyone can shed some light on this for me, it would be much appreciated.Here are some of the highlights: Make-up effects legend, Tom Savini takes us through its humble beginnings to the re-imagining that came out in February.We take a tour through the Jarvis house with director Joseph Zito and Jason hunter Erich Anderson. They take you on a shot by shot recollection of filming in the house. The house, while dated, still has a great look to it this day.We get every director, except for Steve Miner of course, giving us their thoughts on the films they directed. We even get a bit by Danny Steinman, who I heard went onto become a porn director, as he tells us his thoughts on Friday the 13th Part V, which in my opinion is one of the most underrated of the Friday's.There is also a very funny piece with Larry Zerner (Shelly from part 3) and Catherine Parks (Vera part 3). Shelly portrays a greasy lawyer who wants to represent the victims of Friday the 13th and Vera appears, still with the harpoon in her eye as she took it in the film. It is quite well done, and quite funny.There is a very good piece done by one of the guys who runs a website devoted to horror films, who goes on to say that watching horror films is good for you. And I agree with him. It didn't turn me into a raving psychopath hell bent on murdering people. This particular piece actually made me proud to be a Friday the 13th fan.The best piece though is reserved for Sean Cunningham and his seemingly never ending recollection of getting the film going and dealing with sudden fame as the series took off.If you are a Friday the 13th fan, this is a DVD for you. If you are not, why the hell are you even reading this? 8/10

His name was Jason, the ultimate mama's boy, the big baddie who just mainly hates people who have sex. Eh, it's all good, we all love Jason Vorhees, he's just the lovable lug who keeps coming back to Camp Crystal Lake to teach all these little creeps a lesson in not having sex, doing drugs or drinking alcohol. After 30 years and 13 movies of Jason, it's crazy to think how many times this man has come back to terrorize us, but we always fall for it and have to see what he's going to do next. Why do we watch these movies? THE DEATHS! After all, it wouldn't be worth the look if we didn't get into the good gore and love fest that the teens and Jason provide. This is a cool documentary that goes into interviews with the fans, the actors, the crew, the directors and critics on why Jason still delivers to this day despite the plot being used over a dozen times.Back in 1980 after the big slasher baddie that was Halloween, the writers definitely wanted to cash in on the idea of horny teens who get stalked by a man with a knife. Only Friday the 13th was more so a mystery scary story with Mrs. Vorhees, a woman who just wanted to avenge her son's death. In the sequel we are introduced to Jason and there was no going back. We've been to Camp Crystal Lake, Hell, New York, the sea, outer space, Freddy's nightmares with Jason, seems crazy right? But as we learn from this documentary we learn that we are not alone in the craze that is the Friday the 13th franchise, that there are some really crazy fans still to this day that will go to root their anti hero on. From the violence to the T and A, from the sex to the ultimate deaths, from the music to Jason's mask, His Name Was Jason is a great look into the awesome sequels that always deliver.Although I did notice this was made right before the remake of Friday the 13th was released, it could be a promotion fest, but still this was all good. It's always fun to watch other's opinions on the series, it helps me feel like not so much of a freak when it comes to watching the horror sequels. As silly, grotesque, stupid as they may be they always draw fun attention and how could it not? Jason always gives us the most awesome deaths and good time gore. The Friday the 13th sequels will never die, so to those who complain, give it a rest, they're fun! Seeing as the interviewee's were given a chance to say which was their favorite death from the sequels… mine will always be the classic Jason locks the girl in the sleeping bag and slams her against a tree! That was awesome! Sorry, it's the fan girl side of me that has to express my opinion. Anyways if you are a fan of the series or even just a horror movie fan, I highly recommend His Name Was Jason, the ultimate mama's boy gets his credit and will always be loved.7/10

I'm feeling you guys...this is what I'm guessin' you're thinking' "...jeezum crow! Tell me somethin I didn't already know!"O.K. so this overview of the last 30 years of Jason flix is a little bit preachin' to the choir stuff. Anyone who claims themselves a fan is not going to learn anything new here, though I myself found the extras a lot more interesting than the actual doc. (The Men Behind the Mask)You know this is pretty much just a marketing thing put out for the new film which I haven't seen, though I would. Does anyone want to send me $11.00 to see it? course not. Since We'll be able to see it PPV two months from now. But I digress.Still, the doc is fun to watch a bit, seeing what former fodder has grown up to be (notice Feldman is nowhere to be seen) and their take on their experiences is interesting. Some good stories for sure.