Friday the 13th - Watch Order: Extended Jason Arc
Experience Jason Voorhees' complete transformation from vengeful human killer to supernatural force, culminating in his ultimate crossover battle with Freddy Krueger.
This extended essential viewing traces Jason's evolution through his most important character developments. The selection captures significant story beats while avoiding the weaker sequels, ending with the epic Freddy vs. Jason showdown that horror fans had waited decades to see.

Friday the 13th Part 2
Five years after the horrible bloodbath at Camp Crystal Lake, new counselors roam the area, not sensing the ominous lurking presence that proves that the grisly legend is real.

Friday the 13th Part III
An idyllic summer turns into a nightmare of unspeakable terror for yet another group of naïve friends. Ignoring Camp Crystal Lake's bloody legacy, one by one they fall victim to the maniacal Jason, who stalks them at every turn...

Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
After his revival in a hospital morgue, Jason fixes his vengeful attention on the Jarvis family and a group of hitherto carefree teenagers.

Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives
Tommy Jarvis, tormented by the fear that maybe Jason isn't really dead, unwittingly resurrects the mass murderer for another bloody rampage.
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