You Won’t Believe These 6 Shocking Secrets About Friday The 13th’s Jason Voorhees!

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While I usually lean towards psychological horror, I must confess that slasher films are a secret indulgence of mine. Growing up during the 80s horror era, iconic figures like Freddy Krueger, Michael Myers, and indeed, Jason Voorhees, hold a special place in my heart. The thrilling death scenes, excessive gore, and predictable clichés that characterize these films make them all the more entertaining to revisit.

Following the announcement about Peacock’s new TV series, Crystal Lake, I thought it was time to rewatch all the films from the Friday the 13th series. Despite the enjoyment of reminiscing about Jason Voorhees’ gory escapades, I couldn’t help but spot a few inconsistencies and unanswered questions within the franchise. Although some queries were later addressed across the film series, there are still others that leave me curious.

6. What Exactly Is Jason Voorhees?

He May Have Started Out As Human, But Turned Into Something Else

Since the inception of the Friday the 13th series, there has been an enigma surrounding the true identity of Jason Voorhees – perhaps it would be more accurate to describe what he transformed into over time. In the initial film, Jason was a boy with physical and mental abnormalities who faced cruel bullying and mistreatment, ultimately meeting his supposed demise by drowning in a lake. However, as the story progressed, Jason’s character took on a supernatural form.

In the sequel of “Friday the 13th Part 2,” it’s revealed that Jason, who was presumed dead after his lake plunge, has been secretly dwelling in a forest cabin. It’s uncertain if he’s an undead being or merely survived his past traumatic experience and hid himself. His aging process hints at human nature, but his ability to endure severe injuries that would typically be fatal for most people raises questions about his resilience. Could he just be extremely tough, or are there other factors involved?

The plot becomes more understandable when we reach the film “Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives.” Initially, Jason is shown as deceased at the beginning of the movie. However, an unintentionally traumatized Tommy Jarvis plays a part in his revival by inadvertently piercing Jason’s corpse with a metal rod, which is then struck by lightning and brings him back to life. Yet, this doesn’t explain what Jason was like before his Frankenstein-like resurrection or if that process had any impact on his ability to rise from the dead.

By the stage of the series we’ve reached, it’s undeniable that Jason exhibits traits of a supernatural creature. His malevolent abilities develop to the extent that he can inhabit other life forms, as shown in 1993’s “Jason Goes to Hell.” However, there remains no clear label for what type of being Jason is – is he a zombie, a lich, a demon, or could he possibly be a Deadite from the “Evil Dead” series? Perhaps the mystery surrounding him will eventually be unraveled in Crystal Lake.

5. Did Pamela Know The Truth About Jason?

Jason’s Actions Wouldn’t Make Sense Otherwise

As a die-hard film buff, one inconsistency that grated on me throughout the Friday the 13th series is the implication that Jason’s mother didn’t realize he was still living. In the original Friday the 13th, Pamela Voorhees embarks on a killing spree due to the camp counselors’ inability to save her son. Yet, in Friday the 13th Part 2, it is revealed that Jason wasn’t deceased but had been hiding for 20 years instead. In my opinion, Pamela was fully aware that Jason was alive and chose to deceive everyone to shield him from harm.

If the movies imply that Pamela and Jason were very close, then it seems logical that he would’ve visited his mother after surviving the lake incident. Despite the fact that Jason didn’t actually die as Pamela initially believed, she might have felt a strong urge for revenge due to the trauma they had experienced together. She could have assisted him in finding temporary lodging close by, where he could conceal himself while she exacted her vengeance on the new camp counselors.

When Jason took revenge on Alice for the death of his mother in “Friday the 13th Part 2,” it was then that I began questioning things. It’s puzzling how he knew who killed her, and how he even found out she was dead. The only plausible explanation is that he saw her decapitation in the first movie, hiding unseen. Given his deep devotion to her, it’s plausible that Jason remained hidden at Pamela’s behest. However, witnessing his mother’s violent death may have been what ultimately prompted him to carry on where his mother left off.

4. What Happened To Paul?

Paul Disappeared At The End Of Friday The 13th Part 2

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In the cinematic world of Friday the 13th, a different enigma unfolds that is unrelated to Jason Voorhees or the supernatural traits of the series. Specifically in Friday the 13th Part 2, it’s the turn of new counselors at Camp Crystal Lake, who are being mentored by Paul Holt. Towards the end of the movie, only Paul and his assistant Ginny survive. After Ginny slays Jason, they believe they have achieved safety and retreat to their cabin.

Shortly after, it appears as if Jason bursts through a window and assaults them, though whether this was a dream or reality remains uncertain based on personal beliefs. The camera then switches to Ginny being pulled from her sleep and carried onto a stretcher by paramedics before being loaded into an ambulance. She frantically calls out for Paul, but he seems to have vanished without a trace; the movie provides no insight into his sudden disappearance. Similarly, Jason is nowhere to be found, and the last image of the film focuses on the deteriorating head of Pamela Voorhees.

In the movies, Paul’s fate remains uncertain. It’s not clear whether Jason was responsible for his death or if it was just a dream. Regardless, Paul is never mentioned again in the subsequent films, leading to speculation about his survival. If he did manage to live through his encounter with Jason, there’s a possibility that we might see him in the prequel series.

2. What’s With The Dream Sequences And Visions?

The Movies Don’t Explain Why They Happen

In the course of the Friday the 13th series, it becomes clear that some sort of supernatural force is at play. Even though Jason Voorhees has been shot, stabbed, or decapitated without dying permanently, this isn’t the only sign. The eerie dream sequences and visions experienced by his victims are another strong indication. However, an intriguing question arises — What is the source of these terrifying dreams and visions, and why do they occur?

As a movie aficionado who’s seen his fair share of chills and thrills, I can’t help but notice a recurring theme in the Friday the 13th series. For instance, in the very first film, I had this eerie feeling that I was Alice, dreaming about being stalked by Jason at the lake, only to find myself waking up in a hospital bed. Then, in Part 3, it felt like I was Chris, having a terrifying dream where I was attacked by the gruesome resurrected Pamela Voorhees. It’s as if the very waters of Crystal Lake have some sort of supernatural power that invades people’s dreams and minds – or so I thought. But then, in Part 2, it was Ginny who experienced a similar nightmare, with Jason breaking through the cabin window. It seems that this cursed lake is capable of planting such nightmares in the minds of its visitors, regardless of whether they ever set foot in Crystal Lake itself.

In the movie “Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood,” Tina Shepard exhibited telekinetic abilities from a young age, yet she had a premonition of Jason slaughtering her friends at a party. Similarly, Rennie in “Friday the 13th Part VIII” experiences numerous visions of Jason as a child. These strange and intricate premonitions lead us to wonder what causes them, and hopefully the movie “Crystal Lake” will provide some answers.

1. How Did Roy Get So Strong?

Roy Only Pretended To Be Jason, Yet Somehow Seemed To Have His Powers

Among the distinctive entries in the Camp Crystal Lake series stands out the fifth movie, titled “Friday the 13th: A New Beginning“. This film unfolds five years following the events of “Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter“. In this time, Tommy Jarvis, who has grown into a teenager, is living in a halfway house, still deeply affected by his harrowing experiences from the past. A tragic event occurs when Joey, another resident at the house, gets killed by one of their peers. Subsequently, a chain of killings ensues, with the appearances suggesting that Jason Voorhees, believed to be dead, has returned to wreak havoc once again.

In the end, it turns out the antagonist wasn’t Jason, but Roy Burns – the paramedic. A shocking twist, as he was actually Joey’s father, enacting a vengeful rampage due to his son’s untimely demise. Yet, this revelation only deepens the mystery for me. I find myself pondering, why did Roy target individuals who bore no connection to Joey’s death? Furthermore, I can’t help but wonder, how on earth did Roy acquire Jason-like strength and an immunity to pain?

It could be that Roy’s grief led to a significant shift in his psychological condition, which might explain his increased physical abilities. However, another idea is that he may have been taken over by Jason, absorbing the powers of the undead slasher. While I find this theory questionable, I can’t dismiss it completely. Since the Crystal Lake series predates the events in “A New Beginning,” I doubt the upcoming Peacock prequel will shed light on that possibility.

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2025-04-25 00:48