In the pantheon of slasher films, the Friday the 13th franchise is particularly iconic, thanks largely to its relentless killer, Jason Voorhees, and the infamous Camp Crystal Lake. The 2009 reboot, directed by Marcus Nispel, is a modern reimagining that seeks to honor the original 1980 film and introduce the series to a new generation. While it delivers on the blood-soaked thrills and nostalgic nods, it also stumbles in a few areas, but overall it's a worthy addition to the franchise and an underappreciated slasher classic. The 2009 Friday the 13th begins with a prologue set in 1980, which acts as a rehash of the original film’s climax. We witness the brutal murder of a camp counselor by Pamela Voorhees, Jason’s mother, who was seeking revenge for the drowning of her son. This sets the stage for the modern-day narrative, which follows a group of college students who venture into the woods near Camp Crystal Lake for a weekend getaway. The central plot revolves aro...