: Stuntman Ted White portrayed Jason. At 58, he was the oldest actor to play the role and famously refused to interact with the young cast to maintain a sense of genuine fear on set.

: In a desperate move, Tommy shaves his head to resemble a young Jason, distracting the killer long enough for Trish to strike, leading to Jason's graphic and "final" defeat. Key Production Details

: While the teenagers are systematically picked off, the Jarvis family—mother Mrs. Jarvis, daughter Trish, and young son Tommy—must fight for survival.

: The film features early performances by notable stars like Corey Feldman (Tommy Jarvis) and Crispin Glover (Jimmy), whose eccentric dance scene has become a cult favorite.

: Jason returns to the Crystal Lake area, where he targets two groups of neighbors: a family (the Jarvises) and a group of vacationing teenagers.

Picking up immediately after the events of Part III, the story follows Jason Voorhees as he escapes from a hospital morgue after being presumed dead.