8 Easy Steps To Make The Next Friday The 13th Great

Jason Voorhees has undergone so many changes over the years that it's a little hard to keep track. His evolution over the course of the franchise is unbelievable, hard to stomach, and a bit ridiculous, But that is exactly the point.

To audiences, Jason has become the urban legend he has been in-story for so long. There are so many sequels, so many stories that have been told about him that they don't all quite add up. His very mention in pop culture stirs up a series of rather ominous questions about his history, his abilities, and his true nature.

A new film should embrace this wholeheartedly. Give us a story about a Jason of legend. Make it so that the characters in the film have heard the tale of the boy-turned-monster for years, but have no idea how valid they are. In doing so, the filmmakers will create a direct connection between the characters and the audience and will have set the stage for a definitive incarnation of Jason himself.

The less we know about Jason, the more intensely frightening he is. By making us question everything we thought we knew from previous films, Blum can deliver a Jason who is utterly horrifying.