JASON GOES TO HELL (1993)(NR)(Fri 6/13) 7:30pm & HEARTS OF DARKNESS (2025) | Gardena Cinema
Arts
Film
Gardena Cinema Late Nights and Friends of Gardena Cinema present a special double feature presentation of
JASON GOES TO HELL: THE FINAL FRIDAY
(1993) at 7:30 pm and
HEARTS OF DARKNESS
(2025), a documentary about the making of the 1993 horror classic movie at 9:00 pm with a special Q&A filmmaker panel featuring director Adam Marcus, at 10:40 pm.
JASON GOES TO HELL: THE FINAL FRIDAY
is a 1993 American
supernatural
slasher film
directed by
Adam Marcus
from a screenplay by
Dean Lorey
and
Jay Huguely
, based on a story by Huguely and Marcus. The ninth installment in the
Friday the 13th
franchise
, as well as the first installment in the franchise to be released by
New Line Cinema
, it stars
John D. LeMay
,
Kari Keegan
,
Erin Gray
,
Allison Smith
,
Steven Culp
,
Steven Williams
, and
Kane Hodder
as
Jason Voorhees
, reprising his role from
Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood
(1988) and
Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan
. The film follows the ghost of Jason
possessing
people in order to continue his killings after his death. To resurrect himself, Jason must possess a member of his bloodline, but he can also be permanently killed by one of his family members using a magic dagger.
The film was conceived by co-writer and director Marcus under
Sean S. Cunningham
, producer and director of the
first film
. After the low box-office returns of
Jason Takes Manhattan
,
Paramount Pictures
sold the character rights of Jason Voorhees to New Line Cinema.
Jason Goes to Hell
was theatrically released on August 13, 1993, and grossed $15.9 million at the
box office
on a budget of $3 million, becoming the second-lowest performing film in the series, after
Jason Takes Manhattan
. The film was lambasted by critics and fans, criticizing the supernatural elements and lack of Jason Voorhees as a physical character.
The next installment in the series,
Jason X
, was released in 2001, and a crossover sequel with the
A Nightmare on Elm Street
franchise
,
Freddy vs. Jason
, was released in 2003.
HEARTS OF DARKNESS
is a 2025 American documentary film about the making of the 1993 horror film
JASON GOES TO HELL: THE FINAL FRIDAY
, the controversial 9th installment of the FRIDAY THE 13TH film series.
THIS IS AN INDOOR CINEMA EXHIBITION. PLEASE PURCHASE ONE (1) TICKET PER PERSON.
ONE (1) admission ticket is required PER PERSON! If tickets are not available on Eventbrite, please purchase your tickets at the box office on the day of the event.
FAQ's
WHAT TIME DOES THE MOVIE START?
JASON GOES TO HELL: THE FINAL FRIDAY
starts on Friday, June 13, 2025 at 7:30 pm.
HEARTS OF DARKNESS
will start at 9:00 pm after the conclusion of
JASON GOES TO HELL
. The Q&A filmmaker panel featuriing director Adam Marcus will start at 10:40 pm after the conclusion of
HEARTS OF DARKNESS
.
WHAT TIME CAN I ARRIVE?
Attendees will be allowed to enter the auditorium up to 60 minutes prior to show time.
WHERE DO I PARK?
Free parking is available in the parking lot adjacent to the Gardena Cinema on the north side.
WHERE IS GARDENA CINEMA?
Gardena Cinema is located at 14948 Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249.
HOW DO I REDEEM MY TICKET?
Upon purchase, ticket will be emailed to you as a PDF attachment from Eventbrite. When you arrive to the event, please show the entrance attendant the bar code on your ticket at the entrance to the cinema, either by holding up your printed version, or by displaying it on your phone or smart device. Attendant will scan it to check you in, and you'll be good to go into the auditorium!
CAN I BRING FOOD / SNACKS?
NO! This is an indoor screening. Please do not bring outside food or drinks inside the cinema. Tasty refreshments and fresh popped popcorn will be sold at the cinema snack bar.
WILL YOU HAVE RESTROOMS?
YES! Gardena Cinema's lobby, snack bar, and restrooms will be open.
MAY I BRING MY PET WITH ME?
Sorry, PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE ACTUAL CINEMA BUILDING, (where restrooms and snack bar are located).
WILL YOU BE HOSTING MORE OF THESE?
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