Jason X Ranked As 16th Most Violent Film Ever!
Jason X is not normally given many accolades when it comes to recognizing the horror film as good or bad cinema. The film always draws the ire of the Friday The 13th fans and especially those people who favor the original Paramount films over what New Line Cinema and Warner Brothers have produced over the past twenty years. Jason in space may not be completely all the fault of the crew involved with the production, but in the end, the concept became flawed and many film-goers skipped the theatrical release.
So, it is a bit surprising that today Jason X is being recognized somewhat for it's level of violence onscreen. Total Film posted a new story today whereas they rank the 30 Most Violent Films in movie history and to see Jason X ranked at 16 is, well, shocking! Jason is in elite company here with the likes of Cannibal Holocaust and a pair of Saw and Hostel movies. It's hard to say, but we don't think Jason X is violent enough to be in the company of some of these other films. If you're going to throw a Friday The 13th movie into this list, why not choose either Jason Goes To Hell, or at best Friday The 13th: The Final Chapter?
There has been a lot of attention given to Jason X of late, coincidence for sure. Don't be misled, we think the film is a fun Jason romp, but 16th most violent movie ever? That's very debatable.
So, it is a bit surprising that today Jason X is being recognized somewhat for it's level of violence onscreen. Total Film posted a new story today whereas they rank the 30 Most Violent Films in movie history and to see Jason X ranked at 16 is, well, shocking! Jason is in elite company here with the likes of Cannibal Holocaust and a pair of Saw and Hostel movies. It's hard to say, but we don't think Jason X is violent enough to be in the company of some of these other films. If you're going to throw a Friday The 13th movie into this list, why not choose either Jason Goes To Hell, or at best Friday The 13th: The Final Chapter?
There has been a lot of attention given to Jason X of late, coincidence for sure. Don't be misled, we think the film is a fun Jason romp, but 16th most violent movie ever? That's very debatable.
This is quite the stretch indeed. At least it wasn't ranked #1! I have to say that there is a lot of action and violence in this movie. The film itself kind of sucks, but it does bring a lot of overall violence to the table, so it should be considered. I still think there is so many other movies that could have taken its place.
ReplyDeleteFor a film as bad as this one is, it sure does get a lot of attention! LOL I would have to think that there would be a lot more violent films in cinema that would beat out the likes of Jason X for this slot. But it is cool to see Jason ranked anywhere in a list!
ReplyDeleteI certainly have no problems with Jason X, and, like with any other Jason movie, it does have a high body count. But I don't think that in itself makes it the most violent. I do wonder how Total Film decided which films make the list. Not that I'm mad about Jason getting their attention.
ReplyDeleteJason X is a pretty violent film when you step back and look at it. Is it in the Top 30 of all time. it is very hard to say. But it is one of the most action packed of the series.
ReplyDelete