Jason goes to Hell (1993) 4K UltraHD Review

Stars: John D. LeMay, Kari Keegan, Kane Hodder, Steven Williams, Steven Culp, Erin Gray, Rusty Schwimmer, Richard Gant, Leslie Jordan, Billy Green Bush | Written by Dean Lorey, Jay Huguely | Directed by Adam Marcus

When the term 'slasher film' is said, the first thing that comes to most people's minds would Friday the 13th. The heartless killing machine Jason has become an icon. Jason has spent many years hunting teenagers and taking them down!

But how many times can a killer do this till he finally get his? Well in 1993 The Final Friday occurred with Jason Goes to Hell. Arrow Video has been releasing many for this cult classic horror films on Blu-ray and 4K UltraHD. Now it's time for The Final Friday to get the UltraHD treatment.

Synopsis: Jason Voorhees is finally dead! Or is he? After being blown to smithereens in a sting operation, the infamous killer's body is taken to the morgue in Youngstown, Ohio. But Jason can't be killed so easily, and his still-beating heart possesses the body of the coroner performing his autopsy. The now body-hopping Jason begins hacking and slashing his way back to his stomping ground of Crystal Lake, where his last living relatives, Diana, her daughter Jessica and her newborn baby Stephanie still reside. Only by them can he be truly killed, and only through them can he be reborn, and Jason is determined to return to full power. Can the last remaining Voorheeses survive long enough to finally send Jason to hell for good?

There is only so much you can watch Jason track down teenagers before the premise wears thin. Well, director Adam Marcus brings a remarkable visual experience to the screen even though this film had a modest budget of $3 Million. The great Kane Hodder returns as Jason Voorhees after playing the character in Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988) and my personal favorite Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan.

Arrow Video has transferred Jason Goes to Hell in UltraHD. The film is in 2160p Ultra HD Blu-ray presentation in Dolby Vision (HDR10 compatible) of both the Theatrical Cut and the Unrated Cut. The audio track is the original lossless stereo and DTS-HD 5.1 surround audio on both cuts. There is also the option for English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing on both cuts.

Watching Jason goes to Hell: The Final Friday in UltraHD is a extreme pleasure. The colors are bright and vibrant, and the special effects really look nice in UltraHD. There is no signs of digital artifacts and no audio anomalies.

Arrow Video not only put of this deluxe 4K release both the theatrical and Unrated cuts of this film. They put some amazing bonus feature that will have Friday the 13th fans screaming with joy. Take a look at what is included.

Bonus Materials:
* Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Gary Pullin
* Double-sided foldout poster featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Gary Pullin
* Illustrated collector’s booklet featuring new writing on the film by JA Kerswell and original production notes

DISC ONE – THEATRICAL CUT
* Introduction to the film by director Adam Marcus
* Faces of Death, a brand new interview with special make-up effects creator Robert Kurtzman
* Undercover Angel, a brand new interview with actor Julie Michaels
* Mixing it Up, a brand new interview with composer Harry Manfredini
* The Gates of Hell, an archival interview with director Adam Marcus
*Jason vs. Terminator, director Adam Marcus on growing up with the Cunninghams
* Über-Jason, an archival interview with Kane Hodder on playing Jason
* Additional TV footage, with optional commentary by director Adam Marcus
* Theatrical trailer and TV spots
* Still, behind-the-scenes and poster galleries

DISC TWO – UNRATED CUT
* Brand new audio commentary with film historians Michael Felsher and Steve “Uncle Creepy” Barton
* Archival audio commentary with director Adam Marcus and author Peter Bracke
* Archival audio commentary with director Adam Marcus and screenwriter Dean Lorey

As you can see Arrow Video never ceases to put as many bonuses on their releases as possible. Thus, giving physical media fans, the most bang for their buck. 3 audio commentaries, great interviews and great artwork, really take this release from good to great.

While Jason goes to Hell may not be the best of the Friday the 13th series, it is still a enjoyable little slasher feature. And if you want to best quality to see this film in you are not going to find a better release anywhere.

So, if you are a slasher film fans or a fan of the Friday the 13th series you need Jason goes to Hell on 4K in your collection. head over to MVD Shop or Amazon and order your copy today!