FREDDY VS JASON (2003) REVISITED: Why This Crossover Works
The Witching Hour
Nov 12, 2025 17:00
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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.
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