Entity: JASON-VOORHEES
Jason Voorhees is a fictional character and the antagonist of the Friday the 13th franchise, known for his iconic hockey mask and machete. Originally portrayed as the son of a camp cook turned killer, Jason is a relentless and seemingly immortal killer who haunts Crystal Lake.
Jason Voorhees
Etymology
The name 'Jason Voorhees' is a fictional character name created for the antagonist of the Friday the 13th franchise.
Definition
Jason Voorhees is a notorious and relentless fictional killer from the Friday the 13th franchise, known for his iconic hockey mask and machete.
Historical Context
Jason Voorhees first appeared in the film 'Friday the 13th' in 1980 as the son of camp-cook-turned-killer Pamela Voorhees. He is portrayed as a seemingly immortal killer who haunts Crystal Lake.
Cultural Significance
Jason Voorhees has become an iconic figure in the horror genre, known for his silent and relentless pursuit of his victims. His hockey mask and machete have become symbols of terror in popular culture.
Related Concepts
- Pamela Voorhees: Jason's mother and original killer in the Friday the 13th franchise.
- Crystal Lake: The setting for many of the Friday the 13th films and the location where Jason drowned as a child.
See Also
A notorious and relentless fictional killer from the Friday the 13th franchise, known for his iconic hockey mask and machete.