This is a simple introduction to the movie “Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood” from 1988. In the film, the character Jason Voorhees is accidentally freed from his underwater confinement by a young woman with telekinetic powers. Key cast members include Jennifer Banko, John Otrin, and Susan Blu. The details about the filming locations and interesting trivia are outlined below.
Where it Filmed?
The location scouting for “Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood” was quite extensive. The majority of the film was shot in various parts of Alabama, USA which includes Byrnes Lake, Bay Minette, and Mobile. Certain scenes were also shot in Kelly Gulch, located at 1801 N. Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Topanga, California. Filming took place from October 12, 1987, to November 14, 1987.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jennifer Banko | Young Tina |
| John Otrin | Mr. Shepard |
| Susan Blu | Mrs. Shepard |
| Terry Kiser | Dr. Crews |
| Susan Jennifer Sullivan | Melissa |
| Kane Hodder | Jason |
| William Butler | Michael |
| Staci Greason | Jane |
| Larry Cox | Russell |
| Jeff Bennett | Eddie |
| Diana Barrows | Maddy |
| Elizabeth Kaitan | Robin |
| Jon Renfield | David |
| Michael Schroeder | Dan |
| Debora Kessler | Judy |
| Diane Almeida | Kate |
| Craig Thomas | Ben |
| Thom Mathews | Tommy (archiveFootage) |
| Ted White | Jason (Part IV) (archiveFootage) |
| Kimberly Beck | Tricia (archiveFootage) |
| C.J. Graham | Jason (Part VI) (archiveFootage) |
| Darcy DeMoss | Nikki (archiveFootage) |
| Nancy McLoughlin | Lizabeth (archiveFootage) |
| Tony Goldwyn | David (archiveFootage) |
| Lauren-Marie Taylor | Vicky (archiveFootage) |
| John Carl Buechler | Fireman Who Picks Up Jason’s Mask (uncredited) |
| Walt Gorney | Opening Narrator (uncredited) (voice) |
Trivia and Facts
- The original “Friday The 13th” film was released in 1980 and was helmed by director Sean S Cunningham.
- The setting for ‘Camp Crystal Lake’ in the movie was the actual Camp NoBeBoSco in Hardwick, New Jersey.
- Early scenes of the movie, depicting the character Annie’s arrival to town, were shot in Blairstown, New Jersey.
- The location where Annie is dropped off by a cemetery is actually the Hope Moravian Cemetery in Hope, New Jersey.
- “Friday the 13th Part VII” is notable for its high-thrill horror and suspense sequences. Jason Voorhees, the main antagonist, is a central figure in the Friday the 13th series.
- This instalment features a distinctive plot twist—Jason is unwittingly released by a teenager with telekinetic powers. This young woman is then the only one who can stop him.
- This movie garnered four nominations in various categories.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Byrnes Lake, Alabama, USA
- Latitude: 30.7927996
- Longitude: -87.907966
- Place ID: ChIJr05XmJtemogRfTkR0UMSqJo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Byrnes Lake, Alabama 36507, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Bay Minette, Alabama, USA
- Latitude: 30.8829628
- Longitude: -87.7730474
- Place ID: ChIJQQBsz_9hmogRi0Izz06wP5A
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Bay Minette, AL 36507, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Alabama, USA
- Latitude: 32.3182314
- Longitude: -86.902298
- Place ID: ChIJdf5LHzR_hogR6czIUzU0VV4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Alabama, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Kelly Gulch – 1801 N. Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Topanga, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.118797
- Longitude: -118.592572
- Place ID: ChIJtTIdDEafwoARrK99cdVA8O0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1801 N Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga, CA 90290, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Mobile, Alabama, USA
- Latitude: 30.6953657
- Longitude: -88.0398912
- Place ID: ChIJqfhM8R1OmogRGp6Jd1QO6Ew
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Mobile, AL, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
