Jason X

Jason X

Year: 2002

Runtime: 91 min

Language: English

Director: James Isaac

Budget: $11M

Sci-FiHorror

In the 25th century, a team of explorers journeys to a desolate, toxic Earth, seeking to uncover the secrets of a lost civilization. While investigating the ruins, they inadvertently awaken Jason Voorhees, the relentless, undead killer frozen in suspended animation. Now, Jason is unleashed upon the unsuspecting crew, continuing his bloody rampage across the desolate landscape and forcing them to fight for survival.

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1

Jason's Capture

In the early hours of 2008, Jason Voorhees, notorious for his gruesome killings, was captured by the United States government. He was then confined within the Crystal Lake Research Facility, where scientists aimed to study his supernatural recovery abilities.

2008 Crystal Lake Research Facility
2

Failed Experiments

For two years, attempts to eliminate Jason were conducted by the facility's team but every effort failed spectacularly. Jason's resilience to damage became a source of frustration and intrigue for the scientists, leading them to seek alternative methods.

2008-2010 Crystal Lake Research Facility
3

Dr. Rowan's Plan

Dr. Rowan LaFontaine, the head scientist, proposed a radical solution: placing Jason in cryogenic stasis. Alongside her colleagues, they aimed to study what made him seemingly immortal, unaware of the impending chaos soon to follow.

2010 Crystal Lake Research Facility
4

Jason's Escape

The plan was thwarted when Jason broke free from his confinement, unleashing havoc upon the soldiers at the facility. In the ensuing chaos, Dr. Wimmer was killed, and Jason attacked Rowan, leading to an unexpected tragedy.

Crystal Lake Research Facility
5

Cryogenic Fate

In a desperate act, Rowan was drawn into a cryogenic pod, only for Jason to shatter it with his machete. Both were left frozen in the cryogenic fluid, ending their violent confrontation and sealing their fate.

Crystal Lake Research Facility
6

Arrival in 2455

Fast forward to the year 2455, humanity has fled Earth and established a new colony named Earth II. A courageous crew of explorers arrives at the long-abandoned Crystal Lake Research Facility, unaware of the horrors that lie within.

2455 Earth II
7

Discovery of Jason and Rowan

The exploration team comes across the preserved bodies of Jason and Dr. Rowan, initially unsure of the implications. They decide to revive Rowan while leaving Jason in cryogenic stasis, mistakenly believing him to be dead.

Crystal Lake Research Facility
8

Jason Awakens

As tensions escalate aboard the spaceship Grendel, Jason unexpectedly awakens. His first act of violence is to freeze intern Adrienne's face with liquid nitrogen, marking the beginning of a horrifying rampage.

Grendel
9

Rampage on the Grendel

Jason continues his spree by brutally killing several members of the crew, including Stoney and Lou. His relentless attacks cause panic and chaos aboard the ship as the crew struggles for survival against his might.

Grendel
10

Desperate Measures

In a bid to combat Jason, the crew attempted to enhance KM-14, the android, with advanced combat capabilities. Despite their efforts, losses piled up as Jason's ferocity escalated, resulting in further casualties.

Grendel
11

Final Stand

The remaining survivors made a desperate distress call while preparing to detach what was left of their main vessel. Tensions peaked as they anticipated their final confrontation with Jason, armed with enhanced weaponry.

Grendel
12

Betrayal and Sacrifice

Waylander made the ultimate sacrifice, allowing others a chance to escape, as the rest faced Jason's wrath. This heart-wrenching moment underscored the dire stakes of their battle for survival.

Grendel
13

Incendiary Descent

Sergeant Brodski's heroic attempt to mend the docking door leads him and Jason to fall into Earth II's atmosphere. Their fates hang in the balance as they hurtle towards incineration during reentry.

Earth II
14

A New Dawn

In the aftermath, Tsunaron, Rowan, and KM-14 miraculously escape, determined to start anew. Meanwhile, Jason's charred mask sinks into a lake, signaling that terror may not yet be over.

Earth II

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