FREDDY VS JASON (2003) REVISITED: Why This Crossover Works

In this episode of The Witching Hour, Gina explores why Freddy vs. Jason works, and why it succeeded where so many other franchise mash-ups failed. Going to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. Our sponsor BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started: https://betterhelp.com/witchinghour (Sponsored by BetterHelp) In 2003, Freddy vs. Jason became the highest grossing film of not one, but TWO huge franchises, and managed to pull off the impossible: satisfying hardcore fanbases of both A Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday the 13th. Get the shirt! https://nerdriot.shop/products/dreams... Join the NR Underground for exclusive audio shows: https://nrunderground.supercast.com CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 01:16 - Friday the 13th 04:51 - A Nightmare on Elm Street 07:49 - Development Hell 08:41 - Finding the Script 09:54 - Finding the Director 12:00 - Casting 15:12 - The Story 17:04 - Reception & Why it Works 19:39 - Best Kill and One Liner 20:29 - Who Won & The Legacy Follow New Rockstars​: TikTok:   / newrockstars_official   Instagram: ​  / newrockstars   Facebook: ​  / newmediarockstars   Twitter: ​  / newrockstars   Written by: Gina Ippolito Head of Content & Executive Producer: Erik Voss General Manager: Zach Huddleston Head of Production: John Costa Senior Producer: Jessica Clemons Producer: Gina Ippolito Staff Editors: Abby Freel, Brian M Kim, Joshua Steven Hurd Editors: Aaron Carrion, Brittany Joyner, Devin Cleary Studio Tech: Brian M Kim For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com