(Continued from part 3):
...Each movie in the series gets it's own case featuring the original poster artwork and the first five movies have reversible covers featuring alternate poster art. The set also includes two bonus discs of special features in a separate case along with special features on each film's disc. A booklet covering the entire series is a fun but brief read that is a nice little bonus. If you pre-ordered from Shout! Factory's official website, the set also came with two limited edition posters.
The first four 'Friday' films have been remastered and are presented with a brand new 4K transfer and they are the best the series has looked yet. 'The Final Chapter' in particular being a stand out its crisp visuals and vibrant colors. Part V-Jason X seem to be the same blu-ray transfers from the previous collector's set and while that's a bit of a bummer, they all still have nice transfers overall. The biggest disappointment here is how Shout! or Warner Bros. got a little cheap with Freddy vs Jason and the Remake because they're the exact same blu-ray discs you can buy individually. Even the artwork on the disc itself remains unchanged. Come on guys, you did such a beautiful job with this set and you couldn't even change the disc art?
Audio transfers are also brought over from the previous release but luckily the sound mixes are very good or as good as 'Friday the 13th' is gonna get at this point. Ten films are presented with Dolby 5.1 while the latter are presented in Dolby True HD. I did seem to think the dialogue was a bit better and more audible this time around though it has been a while since I first went through my old sets for comparison but I did notice a nice boost to the sound effects and music which do seem to be remixed for a better output.
I won't be getting into every single special feature at once because we'll be here all day so instead, I will be going over the new additions exclusive to this set and give out a list of the special features below at the end of the review. The original film adds some television and radio spots and an international trailer so not a whole lot new here but I think at this point, we've gotten all we're going to get out of the first film.
Part 2 includes one of the best additions of the set by finally including the long lost deleted scenes from the film. These are unfortunately presented without sound and are in VHS quality but I think the picture is nice considering its age and the uncut kills do not dissapoint. This is a big win for fans of the series and was the highlight of the set for me. Also included are two brand new audio commentaries, a new interview with actress Amy Steel, and the original Mono soundtrack.
Part 3's biggest addition is that the film can now be seen in modern digital 3D, though I was unable to experience this due to needing a 3D television, which are now in short supply and were generally unpopular. This is a nice thing to throw in but it does seem strange since I'm not sure how many people will even be able to experience it.
We then skip over to 'A New Beginning' we get two new commentaries with the cast, crew, and a fan commentary with Adam Marcus (Hatchet) & Joe Lynch (Mayhem) who also provided a fan commentary for part 4 in the last set. Part VI adds two more commentaries on top of the two it already had which is an extra nice bonus for fans of 'Jason Lives' like myself.
We then jump way ahead to 'Jason Goes to Hell', which oddly gets a lot of love from Shout! Factory this time around. We finally get both the 'R' and 'Unrated' cuts of the film on blu-ray, and tons of new features including various interviews and a mini documentary and a second commentary for the unrated cut. The same love goes to 'Jason X' as well with the film finally getting a commentary which is nice and a nice documentary that's a fun watch even if you aren't the biggest fan of the film. You also get new interviews and a brand new introduction to the film from Kane Hodder.
As stated above, 'Freddy vs Jason' and the 2009 remake are the exact same discs from previous single and box set releases and have no new features whatsoever. This is the biggest flaw of the set as a whole because it just seems lazy. They actually tried to put a lot of love and effort into even the worst films of the series but they couldn't bother to get new material for these? And the remake is only presented in its extended cut so unlike 'Jason Goes to Hell' you can't watch the shorter and better cut of the film. At least with 'FvJ' it does include some decent features like an audio commentary and some documentaries but after such a fun ride through the rest of the film's special features, it's a dull ending.
Luckily, the two bonus discs more than make up for those lackluster final movies, and their additions give this box set a total of over 25 hours worth of special features and you'll be content watching them for quite a while if you even end up finishing it all. It has both new and old special features from previous bonus discs including more deleted scenes, new interviews, archival material, documentaries, and even the Alice Cooper music video 'Man Behind the Mask'. This set is absolutely packed.
So, we've finally come to the finale of this marathon review for the new 'Friday the 13th Collection' set! I really appreciate you sticking with me throughout and I cannot thank you enough. Overall, my final verdict is this is a must have set for any 'Friday' fan or horror fan in general. I know that this series has been re-released time and time again but if you love this franchise you really are gonna want this one. It has every single piece of material possible aside from the Crystal Lake Memories documentary from all of the previous releases as well as a tone of brand new material. This is the ultimate 'Friday' experience!
Friday the 13th: The Collection (A+)
FILMS: (B+)
VIDEO: (A+)
AUDIO: (A)
SPECIAL FEATURES: (A+)
DISCS ONE: R-RATED THEATRICAL VERSION OF FRIDAY THE 13TH (1980)
- NEW 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative
- NEW International Theatrical Trailer
- NEW TV Spot
- NEW S. Radio Spots
- NEW K. Radio Spot
- U. S. Theatrical Trailer
- Movie Stills Gallery
- Posters And Lobby Cards Gallery
- NEW 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative
- NEW Restored Original Mono Track
- Audio Commentary With Director Sean S. Cunningham, Screenwriter Victor Miller, Actresses Adrienne King And Betsy Palmer, Composer Harry Manfredini, Editor Bill Freda, And Assistant Editor Jay Keuper, Hosted By Peter M. Bracke
- Fresh Cuts: New Tales From Friday The 13th
- The Man Behind The Legacy: Sean S. Cunningham
- Friday The 13th Reunion Panel
- Lost Tales From Camp Blood – Part 1
- NEW Vintage Fangoria Magazine Article (BD Rom)
- NEW 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative
- NEW restored mono track
- NEW Slashed Scenes – the long-awaited uncut gore footage!
- NEW Audio Commentary with actress Amy Steel, filmmaker Thommy Hutson and author Peter M. Bracke
- NEW Audio Commentary with actors Russell Todd, Kirsten Baker, Bill Randolph, Lauren Marie-Taylor, Stu Charno and author Peter M. Bracke
- NEW My Life with Ginny – a conversation with actress Amy Steel, moderated by Justin Beahm
- NEW Vintage Fangoria Magazine Article (BD-Rom)
- Inside Crystal Lake Memories: The Book
- Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions
- Lost Tales from Camp Blood – Part 2
- U.S. Theatrical Trailer
- Japanese Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spots
- Radio Spots
- Movie Stills Gallery
- Poster and Lobby Cards Gallery
- NEW 4K Scan From The Original Camera Negative For Both The 2-D And 3-D Versions Of The Film
- NEW Blu-ray 3-D Version Of The Film (To Watch The 3D version, You Must Have A Fully Capable 3D TV And 3D Blu-ray Player)
- NEW Restored Mono Track
- Audio Commentary With Actors Larry Zerner, Paul Kratka, Richard Brooker, And Dana Kimmell
- Fresh Cuts: 3-D Terror
- Lost Tales From Camp Blood – Part 3
- Vintage Fangoria Magazine Article (BD Rom – NEW To The Set)
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spots (NEW To The Set)
- Radio Spots (NEW To The Set)
- Movie Stills Gallery
- Posters And Lobby Cards Gallery
- NEW 4K Scan From The Original Camera Negative
- NEW Restored Mono Track
- Audio Commentary With Director Joe Zito, Screenwriter Barney Cohen, And Editor Joel Goodman
- Fan Audio Commentary By Filmmakers Adam Green And Joe Lynch
- Slashed Scenes With Audio Commentary By Director Joseph Zito
- Jason's Unlucky Day: 25 Years After Friday The 13th: The Final Chapter
- The Lost Ending
- Jimmy's Dead Dance Moves
- The Crystal Lake Massacres Revisited Part I
- Lost Tales From Camp Blood – Part 4
- Vintage Fangoria Magazine Article (BD Rom – NEW To The Set)
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spot (NEW To The Set)
- Radio Spots (NEW To The Set)
- Movie Stills Gallery
- Posters And Lobby Cards Gallery
- NEW Restored Mono Track
- NEW Audio Commentary With Melanie Kinnaman, Deborah Voorhees, Tiffany Helm, And Author Peter M. Bracke
- NEW Fan Audio Commentary By Filmmakers Adam Green And Joe Lynch
- Audio Commentary With Director/Co-screenwriter Danny Steinmann, Actors John Shepherd And Shavar Ross
- Lost Tales From Camp Blood – Part 5
- The Crystal Lake Massacres Revisited Part II
- New Beginnings: The Making Of Friday The 13th Part V
- Vintage Fangoria Magazine Article (BD Rom – NEW To The Set)
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spots (NEW To The Set)
- Movie Stills Gallery
- Posters And Lobby Cards Gallery
- NEW Restored Stereo Track
- NEW Audio Commentary With Thom Mathews, Vinny Gustaferro, Kerry Noonan, Cynthia Kania, CJ Graham, And Author Peter M. Bracke
- NEW Fan Audio Commentary By Filmmakers Adam Green, Joe Lynch, And Writer/Director Tom McLoughlin
- Audio Commentary With Writer/Director Tom McLoughlin
- Audio Commentary With Writer/Director Tom McLoughlin, Actor Vincent Guastaferro, And Editor Bruce Green
- Lost Tales From Camp Blood – Part 6
- The Crystal Lake Massacres Revisited Part III
- Jason Lives: The Making Of Friday The 13th: Part VI
- Meeting Mr. Voorhees – Alternate Ending Storyboards
- Slashed Scenes
- Vintage Fangoria Magazine Article (BD Rom – NEW To The Set)
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spots (NEW to the Set)
- Still Gallery
- NEW Restored Stereo Track
- Audio Commentary With Director John Carl Buechler And Actor Kane Hodder
- Audio Commentary With Director John Carl Buechler And actors Lar Park Lincoln And Kane Hodder
- Jason's Destroyer: The Making Of Friday The 13th Part VII
- Mind Over Matter: The Truth About Telekinesis
- Makeover By Maddy: Need A Little Touch-Up Work, My A**
- Slashed Scenes With Introduction
- Vintage Fangoria Magazine Article (BD Rom – NEW To The Set)
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spot (NEW To The Set)
- Movie Stills Gallery
- Poster And Behind-The-Scenes Photos
- Audio Commentary With Director Rob Hedden
- Audio Commentary With Actors Scott Reeves, Jensen Daggett, And Kane Hodder
- New York Has A New Problem: The Making Of Friday The 13th Part VIII – Jason Takes Manhattan
- Slashed Scenes
- Gag Reel
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spots (NEW To The Set)
- NEW 2K Scan Of The Interpositive
- NEW Introduction By Director Adam Marcus
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spots (NEW To The Set)
- Movie Stills Gallery
- Poster And Behind-The-Scenes Photos
- A Look At The Friday The 13th Prop Museum Book
- NEW 2K Scan Of The Interpositive With HD Inserts
- NEW Audio Commentary With Adam Marcus And Author Peter Bracke
- Audio Commentary With Director Adam Marcus And Screenwriter Dean Lorey
- NEW Introduction By Director Adam Marcus
- NEW The Gates of Hell – An Interview With Director Adam Marcus
- NEW Jason vs. Terminator – Adam Marcus On Growing Up With The Cunninghams
- NEW Über-Jason – An Interview With Kane Hodder On Playing Jason
- Additional TV Footage With NEW Optional Audio Commentary With Director Adam Marcus And Author Peter Bracke
- NEW 2K Scan Of The Interpositive
- Audio Commentary With Director Jim Isaac, Writer Todd Farmer, And Producer Noel Cunningham
- NEW Introduction By Kane Hodder
- NEW Audio Commentary With Writer Todd Farmer And Peter Bracke
- NEW Outta Space: The Making Of JASON X – Featuring Interviews With Producers Noel Cunningham And Sean S. Cunningham, Actor Kane Hodder, And writer Todd Farmer
- NEW In Space No One Can Hear You Scream – An Interview With Writer Todd Farmer
- NEW Kristi Is A Headbanger – An Interview With Actress Kristi Angus
- NEW Jason Rebooted – Sean S. Cunningham On Jason Goes To Hell And Jason X
- The Many Lives Of Jason Voorhees – A Documentary On The History Of Jason
- By Any Means Necessary: The Making Of Jason X – Making-Of/Production Documentary
- Club Reel
- Vintage Cast And Crew Interviews
- Behind-The-Scenes Footage
- Electronic Press Kit (NEW To The Set) – Cast And Crew Interviews And Behind-The-Scenes Footage
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spot (NEW To The Set)
- Movie Stills Gallery
- Posters And Behind-The-Scenes Gallery
- Audio Commentary With Director Ronny Yu, Actors Robert Englund And Ken Kirzinger
- 21 Deleted/Alternate Scenes, Including The Original Opening And Ending With Optional Commentary By Director Ronny Yu And Executive Producer Douglas Curtis
- Genesis: Development Hell
- On Location: Springwood Revisited
- On Location: Cabin Fever
- Art Direction: Jason's Decorating Tips
- Stunts: When Push Comes To Shove
- Make-up Effects: Freddy's Beauty Secrets
- Visual Effects Exploration
- My Summer Vacation: A Visit to Camp Hackenslash
- Pre-fight press conference At Bally's Casino in Las Vegas
- Music Video: Ill Nino "How Can I Live"
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spots
- Hacking Back/Slashing Forward – Remembering The Groundbreaking Original Movie
- Terror Trivia Track With Picture-In-Picture Comments From The Cast And Crew
- The Rebirth Of Jason Voorhees – A Look At The Making Of
- Additional Slashed Scenes
- The Best 7 Kills
- NEW Crystal Lake Confidential – An Interview With Producer/Director Sean S. Cunningham
- NEW Machete Memories – An Interview With Producer/Director Steve Miner
- NEW Chicago To Connecticut: The Early Career Of Harry Manfredini – An Interview With Composer Harry Manfredini
- NEW The Magic Keyboard – Harry Manfredini On Scoring Friday The 13th
- NEW Blood Types – An Interview With Actor Harry Crosby
- NEW Once Speared, Twice Shy – An Interview With Actor Bill Randolph
- NEW Back To Camp: The Locations Of Friday The 13th And Friday The 13th Part 2 Hosted By Michael Gingold
- NEW It Came From The Vaults – An Interview With La-La Land Records' Matt Verboys And Michael V. Gerhard And Composer Harry Manfredini
- NEW Finding Friday: On Location Of The Friday The 13th Films
- The Friday the 13th Chronicles – An 8-Part Featurette On The First 8 Films
- Secrets Galore Behind The Gore – A 3-Part Featurette On The Makeup Effects Of Part 1, Part 4 And Part 7
- Crystal Lake Victims Tell All!
- Tales From The Cutting Room Floor
- Friday The 13th Artifacts And Collectibles
- Jason Forever – Q&A With Ari Lehman, Warrington Gillette, C.J. Graham, And Kane Hodder
- Legacy Of The Mask
- Slasher Films: Going For The Jugular
- The Friday The 13th Playing Cards Still Gallery
- Easter Eggs
- Music Video: Alice Cooper The Man Behind the Mask
- NEW Alice Lives: Alice Cooper And Friday The 13th Part VI – A Look At The Music Video The Man Behind The Mask Featuring Interviews With Alice Cooper And Director Jeffrey Abelson
- NEW Legends Never Die – Tom McLoughlin At The Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- NEW Life, Death And Jason Voorhees – An interview With Director Tom McLoughlin
- NEW The Road To Crystal Lake – An Interview With Producer Sean S. Cunningham
- NEW Faceless Evil – Sean S. Cunningham And Jason
- NEW Jason Was Here: Friday The 13th Part 3 – 6 Locations Then and Now
- Scream Queens: Horror Heroines Exposed (2014) – Including Interviews With Adrienne King And Melanie Kinnaman (80 Minutes)
- Slice And Dice: The Slasher Film Forever (2013) – Including Interviews With Corey Feldman And John Carl Buechler (78 minutes)
- Trailer Reel – All 12 Friday The 13th Trailers In A Row
- Freddy Vs. Jason Storyboards And Production Galleries
- Friday The 13th (2009) Teaser Trailer
- Friday The 13th (2009) Theatrical Trailer
- Friday The 13th (2009) TV Spots
- Friday The 13th (2009) Electronic Press Kit – Interviews With Cast And Crew, Behind-The-Scenes Footage
- Friday The 13th Series Newspaper Ad Still Gallery – Vintage Newspaper Ads For All 12 Films
- Easter Egg
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