Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood
“On Friday the 13th, Jason is back. But this time someone's waiting.”
Synopsis
Tina Shepard, a telekinetic teenage girl, accidentally unchains Jason from his watery grave, allowing him to go on another killing spree in the area.
Part of the Friday the 13th Collection
Stream the entire interconnected saga and experience every installment in chronological storyline order.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Friday the 13th Part 7: The New Blood (1988) Trailer #1
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-10-21
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Lar Park Lincoln
Tina Shepard
Kane Hodder
Jason Voorhees
Terry Kiser
Dr. Crews
Kevin Spirtas
Nick
Susan Jennifer Sullivan
Melissa
Debora Kessler
Judy
Elizabeth Kaitan
Robin
Staci Greason
Jane
Jennifer Banko
Young Tina Shepard
John Otrin
John Shepard
Heidi Kozak
Sandra
Diana Barrows
Maddy
Susan Blu
Amanda Shepard
William Butler
Michael
Craig Thomas
Ben
Diane Almeida
Kate
Larry Cox
Russell
Jon Renfield
David
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 13, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 5, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$19.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.85x
+$16.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Carl Buechler
- Screenplay & Story
- Manuel Fidello, Daryl Haney
- Original Score
- Harry Manfredini, Fred Mollin
- Original Title
- Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $2.8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $19.2M
- Production Studios
- Friday Four Films, Sean S. Cunningham Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Carl Buechler
Manuel Fidello, Daryl Haney
Harry Manfredini, Fred Mollin
Paul Elliott
Maureen O'Connell, Martin Jay Sadoff, Barry Zetlin
Frank Mancuso Jr., Iain Paterson
Department Leadership Roster
John Carl Buechler
Director
Frank Mancuso Jr.
Producer
Iain Paterson
Producer
Manuel Fidello
Screenplay
Daryl Haney
Screenplay
Harry Manfredini
Original Music Composer
Fred Mollin
Original Music Composer
Paul Elliott
Director of Photography
Maureen O'Connell
Editor
Martin Jay Sadoff
Editor
Barry Zetlin
Editor
Kane Hodder
Stunt Coordinator
Richard Lawrence
Production Design
Jacqueline Johnson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood.
Movies Watched
Mid Hunting List
A list of mids found by Mid Hunters
2026 movies watched playlist
Here is the list of how many hours of movies that I watched in 2026 movie list here so far.
Slashers & Psychopaths
Monsters & Animals
My Movies
Master List In Progress
Similar Titles to Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
4.1
10.0
4.0
5.5
6.7
7.4
8.7
7.4
6.5
6.0
6.4
4.0
4.3
6.0
1.0
More Like Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood about?
Tina Shepard, a telekinetic teenage girl, accidentally unchains Jason from his watery grave, allowing him to go on another killing spree in the area.
Who directed Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood?
Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood was directed by John Carl Buechler.
Who stars in Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood?
The principal cast of Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood includes Lar Park Lincoln, Kane Hodder, Terry Kiser, Kevin Spirtas, Susan Jennifer Sullivan.
When was Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood released and how long is it?
Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What was the box office and production budget of Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood?
Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood had a reported production budget of $2.8M and grossed $19.2M at the worldwide box office (6.85 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood was composed by Harry Manfredini, Fred Mollin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood?
Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).