Mark, the wheelchair-bound victim of
Friday the 13th Part 2, is having machete problems. Actually, I should say it's a loose representation of Mark and his woes are more than just of the "face violation by way of sharp object" variety.
The guy sitting a few feet away from me in the wheelchair wears a numbered red shirt (81), just like in the movie. He doesn't resemble late actor Tom McBride in any way, though. The
faux machete affixed to his face is being persnickety. The layered spirit gum holding it in place is losing its effectiveness. And the crew of the upcoming
Friday the 13th documentary
His Name is Jason doesn't have much time for hiccups like this.
This is when Tom Savini steps in.
"Does anyone have surgical tape. Anything?" the makeup FX vet, handsomely groomed and dressed in a black blazer and shirt, asks the crew. A camera tech hands him a roll of tape. With
MacGyver-esque ease, Savini breaks off a strip of the adhesive and secures the machete into place. "Mark" is now ready for camera in all his gory glory. The crew applauds; they've just witnessed the semi-retired maestro in action. Okay, so maybe it wasn't that big of a deal - but it's cool nonetheless.
It's Monday night on the Universal Studios Hollywood lot and well past sundown. The day's tourists have gone. Streets and sidewalks are doused is what seems like a biblical flood to wash the grime clean. The documentary troupe, with the permission of creative director John Murdy and Universal, have set up camp within the
Friday the 13th maze used for the park's October event
Halloween Horror Nights to capture that Crystal Lake vibe without having to hoof it into Mother Nature. Savini is in town to perform "hosting" duties on
His Name is Jason.
Director Daniel Farrands - who, with producers Anthony Masi, Thommy Hutson and Blake Reigle, have now bagged upwards of 90 interviews for the documentary - describes Savini's part as something akin to Rod Serling. He'll lead viewers through the doc's segments while popping in on staged vignettes that stay true to the
Friday the 13th franchise. These pieces are short and sweet. Nothing too elaborate. Right now, the crew has recreated the aforementioned death of Mark. Next, two female camp counselors waiting in the wings will play a game of "strip Monopoly" while Savini peers in on them through a broken cabin window. And later, I'll walk away with a camera-full of photos hearing screams echo across the park as a counselor discovers two bodies. Jason would feel right at home.
His Name is Jason hits DVD on February 3rd and will air on Starz February 13th.
Click below for our full photo gallery from the shoot!
Comments
Posted by: adam on September 23, 2008 at 16:10:34
friday the 13th is going to be great agree
Posted by: andrew on September 23, 2008 at 17:52:57
what up
Posted by: Judson on September 23, 2008 at 17:58:16
This is going to be so rad, I can't wait for it. The Legend of Camp Blood book was pretty good so I'm holding high expectations for this one. Especially with Savini this much involved.
Posted by: LongDongSilver on September 24, 2008 at 13:31:48
Oh man they have the machete-in-face cripple, so awesome. I cant wait for this.
Posted by: Noise B. on September 25, 2008 at 03:47:06
Ryan Rotten... Come on bro I was the sound mixer that handed Tom the tape not a camera tech.... Just figured I would jump in and let ya know....No worries though. Great Photos and I love the press thanks alot. Work on set is your making the final cut.
One Love.
Noise B.
Posted by: Ryan Rotten, Managing Editor on September 25, 2008 at 03:49:53
Ha...sorry, man! It was good hanging out with you guys that night. Heard it went pretty late the following evening, too.
Posted by: Daryl on October 10, 2008 at 12:57:29
Where the hell is the trailer for the upcoming movie? Are they waiting for halloween? They showed it at ComicCon afew months back but it was a crappy leak. Im jealous cause it looked sweet but blurry....... I want the damn trailer!!!
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