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Jason Lives - Friday the 13th Part VI 1986

★ 6.31,328 votes86 min📅 1986-08-01

"Kill or be killed."

Jason Lives – Friday the 13th Part VI (1986) dives back into the eerie woods of Camp Crystal Lake, where Tommy Jarvis just can't shake the nightmare of Jason Voorhees.

Director: Tom McLoughlin

Cast

Thom Mathews
Thom Mathews
Tommy Jarvis
Jennifer Cooke
Jennifer Cooke
Megan Garris
David Kagen
David Kagen
Sheriff Garris
Renée Jones
Renée Jones
Sissy
Kerry Noonan
Kerry Noonan
Paula Mott
Darcy DeMoss
Darcy DeMoss
Nikki
Tom Fridley
Cort
Alan Blumenfeld
Alan Blumenfeld
Larry
Matthew Faison
Matthew Faison
Stan
Ann Ryerson
Ann Ryerson
Katie

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jason Lives – Friday the 13th Part VI (1986) about?

Tommy Jarvis returns to Camp Crystal Lake, determined to finally lay Jason Voorhees to rest. But when he accidentally reanimates the unstoppable killer, a fresh wave of terror crashes over the campground. The film pits a grieving survivor against a supernatural force of vengeance.

Who directed Jason Lives – Friday the 13th Part VI?

Tom McLoughlin directed the film, bringing a blend of horror and dark humor to the franchise.

Who stars in Jason Lives – Friday the 13th Part VI?

Thom Mathews headlines the cast as Tommy Jarvis, joined by Jennifer Cooke, David Kagen, Renée Jones, and Kerry Noonan.

Is Jason Lives – Friday the 13th Part VI (1986) worth watching?

If you crave classic slasher tropes with a fresh twist and don't mind a little campy fun, this installment delivers. It's a solid pick for horror fans seeking Jason's unrelenting return.

How long is Jason Lives – Friday the 13th Part VI?

The runtime is 86 minutes, packing a tight punch of scares and action.

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About Jason Lives – Friday the 13th Part VI (1986) — A Relentless Slasher Returning from the Dead

Jason Lives – Friday the 13th Part VI (1986) dives back into the eerie woods of Camp Crystal Lake, where Tommy Jarvis just can't shake the nightmare of Jason Voorhees. Directed by Tom McLoughlin, this installment unearths more than campfire stories when Tommy's desperate attempt to prove Jason is truly dead backfires—literally. With a storm of gore and a haunting return to the slasher's roots, the film delivers chills as Jason rises again for vengeance, turning the tranquil lakeside into a blood-soaked battleground.

Blending raw horror with the franchise's signature tension, this sequel leans into the macabre and relentless, where every shadow could hide a machete. McLoughlin's vision leans into the mythos while refreshing the tone, anchored by Thom Mathews' determined yet haunted Tommy and a cast that balances dread with human desperation. Expect a gritty, atmospheric ride where the past refuses to stay buried.