-Summary
In this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast, Tim Williams and co-hosts Charlie Cotter and Laramy Wells delve into the seventh installment of the Friday the 13th franchise, 'The New Blood.' They discuss the film's profitability, its origins, casting choices, iconic scenes, and the reception of its ending. The conversation also touches on the film's rewatchability and nostalgia factor, with the hosts sharing their personal ratings and recommendations for viewers.

Takeaways
The Friday the 13th films are profitable regardless of quality.
The New Blood was intended to be a crossover with Freddy Krueger.
Kane Hodder's portrayal of Jason is iconic and memorable.
The film's ending received criticism for its execution.
The film had a rushed production schedule of only six months.
The character dynamics were weak, leading to forgettable supporting characters.
The iconic sleeping bag kill is a standout moment in the film.
The film's budget was limited, which negatively impacted its overall quality.
The nostalgia factor plays a significant role in rewatchability.
Fans have humorously dubbed the film 'Friday the 13th: The No Blood.'

Chapters
00:00 The Business of Horror: Friday the 13th Franchise
06:24 The Evolution of Jason Voorhees
10:38 Casting Choices and Character Dynamics
17:49 Iconic Scenes and Jason's Signature Kills
28:26 Jason's Unique Kills and Favorite Scenes
32:51 Behind the Scenes: Stunts and Injuries
35:48 The Controversial Ending and Fan Theories
39:32 Rewatchability and Nostalgia Meter
49:13 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
52:44 Thanks For Watching Outro with Music.mp4

Sources
Wikipedia, IMDB, Box Office Mojo
https://weminoredinfilm.com/2014/03/14/13-things-you-may-not-know-about-friday-the-13th-part-vii-the-new-blood/