I’m a huge fan of movie trivia nights, and there’s something wickedly fun about testing your knowledge of horror films, especially the iconic Friday the 13th franchise. Whether you’re planning a horror movie marathon with friends or just want to brush up on your slasher film facts, I’ve put together over 100 Friday the 13th trivia questions that’ll challenge even the most dedicated fans.
Last Halloween, I hosted a horror trivia night where the Friday the 13th questions were everyone’s favorite section. My brother-in-law, who claims to be the ultimate Jason Voorhees expert, only got about half right! These questions range from super easy to “wait, that happened in which movie?” difficult, so there’s something for everyone.
Friday the 13th isn’t just any horror franchise—it’s a cultural phenomenon that’s been terrifying audiences since 1980. The series has spawned twelve films, countless merchandise items, video games, books, and even a television series. What started as a low-budget slasher has become one of the most recognizable horror franchises in history.
When I first watched these movies as a teenager (probably way too young!), I never imagined I’d become such a trivia buff about them. But there’s something about knowing all the tiny details that makes rewatching them even more fun.
Ready to test your knowledge? Let’s see how well you know the legendary killer with the hockey mask!
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The Original Film Trivia
The movie that started it all! This section focuses on the 1980 original Friday the 13th film that launched the franchise. Even die-hard fans might be surprised by some of these facts!
- Who directed the original Friday the 13th (1980)?
Answer: Sean S. Cunningham - What was the budget of the original Friday the 13th film?
Answer: $550,000 - Who was revealed as the killer in the original Friday the 13th?
Answer: Pamela Voorhees (Jason’s mother) - What year was the original Friday the 13th film released?
Answer: 1980 - What was the name of the camp in the original film?
Answer: Camp Crystal Lake - What nickname was given to Camp Crystal Lake by locals?
Answer: Camp Blood - Which famous actor had one of his first roles in the original Friday the 13th?
Answer: Kevin Bacon - What happens to Kevin Bacon’s character in the film?
Answer: He gets stabbed through the throat from under the bed - What year did the drowning of Jason Voorhees supposedly take place?
Answer: 1957 - What was Mrs. Voorhees’ job at Camp Crystal Lake?
Answer: Cook - What item belonging to Mrs. Voorhees does Alice keep as a souvenir?
Answer: Her sweater - What was the original working title for Friday the 13th?
Answer: Long Night at Camp Blood - In what month does the original film take place?
Answer: June - What vehicle does Alice escape in at the end of the film?
Answer: A canoe - What was the name of the composer who created the iconic “ki ki ki, ma ma ma” sound?
Answer: Harry Manfredini - How many counselors were killed in the original Friday the 13th?
Answer: 6 (including Annie, who never made it to camp) - What famous horror film influenced the creation of Friday the 13th?
Answer: Halloween - What does Mrs. Voorhees say when she reveals herself to Alice?
Answer: “Did you know a young boy drowned the year before those two others were killed?” - What is the final shot of the original film?
Answer: Jason grabbing Alice from the canoe - Which TV show did Betsy Palmer (Mrs. Voorhees) appear on regularly before Friday the 13th?
Answer: I’ve Got a Secret
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Jason Voorhees Character Trivia
Let’s focus on the man behind the mask! Jason Voorhees is one of horror’s most iconic killers, but how well do you really know him? These questions explore the character’s evolution throughout the franchise.
- In which Friday the 13th film does Jason first wear his iconic hockey mask?
Answer: Friday the 13th Part III - What was Jason wearing over his face before he got his hockey mask?
Answer: A burlap sack with one eyehole - What physical deformity was Jason born with?
Answer: Hydrocephalus (water on the brain) - Who played Jason in the most Friday the 13th movies?
Answer: Kane Hodder - How many movies did Kane Hodder play Jason in?
Answer: 4 (Parts VII-X) - In which film does Jason actually drown?
Answer: None – he never actually drowned (he survived) - Which movie features Jason as a child in the beginning sequence?
Answer: Friday the 13th (1980) - In which film does Jason become “Uber Jason” or “Cyborg Jason”?
Answer: Jason X - What color jumpsuit does Jason wear in most of the films?
Answer: Dark blue or green (appears different in various films) - What did Mrs. Voorhees keep of Jason’s after his supposed drowning?
Answer: His head (actually a shrine with his sweater and other items) - How does Jason come back to life in Friday the 13th Part VI?
Answer: Lightning strikes his corpse - What is Jason’s full name?
Answer: Jason Voorhees - What special ability does Jason gain in Friday the 13th Part VI?
Answer: Superhuman strength (becomes undead) - In which Friday the 13th film is Jason actually not the killer?
Answer: Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning - Who is Jason’s father according to the series?
Answer: Elias Voorhees (though rarely mentioned in the films) - Why doesn’t Jason kill children in the films?
Answer: Because he was a child when he supposedly drowned - In Jason Goes to Hell, what can destroy Jason permanently?
Answer: A special dagger wielded by a Voorhees family member - What is Jason afraid of according to Freddy vs. Jason?
Answer: Water (because of his childhood drowning trauma) - What is the signature sound associated with Jason?
Answer: “Chi chi chi, ah ah ah” (or “ki ki ki, ma ma ma”) - How old was Jason when he supposedly drowned?
Answer: 11 years old
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Friday the 13th Sequels Trivia
Let’s dive into the various sequels that make up this iconic franchise. Each film brings its own twists and turns to the Crystal Lake saga!
- Which Friday the 13th film takes place on a cruise ship?
Answer: Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan - How many Friday the 13th films have been made in total (including Freddy vs. Jason and the 2009 remake)?
Answer: 12 - Which Friday the 13th film features a young Corey Feldman?
Answer: Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (Part IV) - What is the subtitle of Friday the 13th Part IV?
Answer: The Final Chapter - In which film does Jason go to space?
Answer: Jason X - What year is Jason X set in?
Answer: 2455 - What is the subtitle of Friday the 13th Part IX?
Answer: Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday - Which horror icon appears at the end of Jason Goes to Hell?
Answer: Freddy Krueger’s glove - Which Friday the 13th film was presented in 3D upon its release?
Answer: Friday the 13th Part III - What is different about the original theatrical poster for Friday the 13th Part III?
Answer: It had 3D elements - Which Friday the 13th movie has the highest body count?
Answer: Jason X - What year was Freddy vs. Jason released?
Answer: 2003 - What is the subtitle of Friday the 13th Part VII?
Answer: The New Blood - Which female character has psychic powers in the franchise?
Answer: Tina Shepard (Part VII: The New Blood) - In which sequel does Jason fight a telekinetic girl?
Answer: Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood - In Friday the 13th Part V, who is the actual killer?
Answer: Roy Burns - What was the title of the 2009 film?
Answer: Friday the 13th - In which film do we see a young Tommy Jarvis shave his head to look like Jason?
Answer: Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (Part IV) - Which sequel introduces Jason’s supernatural resurrection?
Answer: Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives - Which sequel spends the least amount of time at Crystal Lake?
Answer: Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan
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Behind the Scenes Trivia
Let’s peek behind the curtain with some fascinating production facts about the Friday the 13th franchise!
- What was the movie that inspired Sean S. Cunningham to create Friday the 13th?
Answer: Halloween - How much did the original Friday the 13th make at the box office?
Answer: $59.8 million - Who composed the iconic music for the Friday the 13th franchise?
Answer: Harry Manfredini - What does the famous “ki ki ki, ma ma ma” sound effect actually represent?
Answer: “Kill, kill, kill, mom, mom, mom” (Mrs. Voorhees’ voice saying “Kill her, Mommy”) - Which famous makeup effects artist worked on the original Friday the 13th?
Answer: Tom Savini - Why was Kane Hodder not cast as Jason in Freddy vs. Jason?
Answer: The director wanted someone taller and thinner - Which studio initially owned the rights to Friday the 13th?
Answer: Paramount Pictures - Which famous producer sued Warner Bros. claiming Friday the 13th was based on his film?
Answer: Victor Miller (the writer, who sued for rights) - How long did it take to film the original Friday the 13th?
Answer: 28 days - Which famous filmmaker made an uncredited appearance in the original Friday the 13th?
Answer: Taso N. Stavrakis (who was Tom Savini’s assistant) - Where was the original Friday the 13th primarily filmed?
Answer: Blairstown, New Jersey - What was used to create the sound of Jason walking through the woods?
Answer: Footsteps in a bowl of macaroni and cheese - Which special effects artist returned to work on Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter?
Answer: Tom Savini - Who played Jason in Freddy vs. Jason?
Answer: Ken Kirzinger - Who directed Freddy vs. Jason?
Answer: Ronny Yu - How many Friday the 13th films did Sean S. Cunningham direct?
Answer: One (the original) - What 1981 horror film did many people mistake for another Friday the 13th sequel?
Answer: The Burning - What was originally planned as the ending for Freddy vs. Jason?
Answer: Pinhead from Hellraiser would appear - Who played Jason in the 2009 remake?
Answer: Derek Mears - What is the total box office gross of the entire Friday the 13th franchise?
Answer: Approximately $468 million
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Jason’s Kills and Weapons Trivia
Jason is known for his creative and brutal kills. This section focuses on his murderous methods and favorite weapons throughout the franchise.
- What is Jason’s signature weapon throughout most of the series?
Answer: Machete - In which film does Jason kill someone with a sleeping bag against a tree?
Answer: Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood - Approximately how many kills does Jason have across all the films?
Answer: Over 150 (approximately 167) - What weapon does Jason use to kill Adrienne in Jason X?
Answer: Frozen her face in liquid nitrogen and smashing it - In Friday the 13th Part III, what weapon does Jason use to kill the character Vera?
Answer: Harpoon gun (shot through her eye) - Which film shows Jason killing someone with a guitar?
Answer: Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan - What weapon does Jason use to kill his first victim in the 2009 remake?
Answer: Machete - In Friday the 13th Part II, what kitchen appliance does Jason use to kill one of his victims?
Answer: Hammer (to the head of Mark in his wheelchair) - In Jason Goes to Hell, what happens to Jason’s body at the beginning?
Answer: It’s blown apart by the FBI - Which character does Jason kill with a spear gun through a bed?
Answer: Jack (Kevin Bacon’s character) in the original - What weapon does Tommy Jarvis use to kill Jason in Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter?
Answer: Jason’s own machete - In which film does Jason kill someone using a sauna rock?
Answer: Friday the 13th Part III - What unique kill does Jason perform using gardening shears?
Answer: Cuts off Sissy’s head (Friday the 13th Part VI) - Which Jason victim is killed with a spear while having sex?
Answer: Multiple victims across the series, including Jeff and Sandra in Part 2 - In Freddy vs. Jason, what does Jason use to kill Trey?
Answer: Folds him in half in the bed - What’s Jason’s highest kill count in a single film?
Answer: 24 in Jason X - In Friday the 13th Part VIII, what New York City landmark is featured when Jason kills a character?
Answer: Times Square - What household item does Jason use to kill a victim in Friday the 13th Part III?
Answer: Knitting needle - In which film does Jason kill someone with a corkscrew?
Answer: Friday the 13th (2009 remake) - What weapon does Jason use to kill the sheriff in Friday the 13th Part VI?
Answer: Breaks his spine/twists his head around
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Final Girl and Survivor Trivia
The “Final Girl” is a horror movie trope where one female character survives to confront the killer. Let’s test your knowledge of the survivors of Jason’s rampages!
- Who is the final girl in the original Friday the 13th?
Answer: Alice Hardy - What happens to Alice Hardy in Friday the 13th Part 2?
Answer: She is killed by Jason at the beginning of the film - Who is the final girl in Friday the 13th Part 2?
Answer: Ginny Field - What psychologist’s theory does Ginny use to survive her encounter with Jason?
Answer: She pretends to be his mother (using child psychology) - Who plays the final girl in Friday the 13th Part III?
Answer: Dana Kimmell (as Chris Higgins) - Which final girl killed Jason by hanging him?
Answer: Chris Higgins (Part III) - What child character survives in Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter?
Answer: Tommy Jarvis - Who plays the teenage Tommy Jarvis in Friday the 13th Part VI?
Answer: Thom Mathews - Which Friday the 13th final girl has telekinetic powers?
Answer: Tina Shepard - Who is the final girl in Jason Takes Manhattan?
Answer: Rennie Wickham - In Freddy vs. Jason, which final girl survives?
Answer: Lori Campbell - In the 2009 remake, who is the final girl?
Answer: Whitney Miller - Which Friday the 13th character appears in three films in the series?
Answer: Tommy Jarvis - Who plays the adult Tommy Jarvis in Friday the 13th Part V?
Answer: John Shepherd - What character dreams about Jason at the end of Friday the 13th Part IV?
Answer: Tommy Jarvis - Which final girl has a connection to Jason because she accidentally caused her father’s death?
Answer: Tina Shepard - In Jason X, who is the last surviving character?
Answer: Rowan LaFontaine - What happens to the final girl in Jason Goes to Hell?
Answer: Jessica Kimble survives after sending Jason to hell - Which final girl is actually Jason’s half-sister?
Answer: Diana Kimble (not exactly a final girl as she dies) - Who plays Nancy in Freddy vs. Jason?
Answer: Monica Keena
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Friday the 13th Remakes and Crossovers
Let’s explore the more recent entries in the franchise, including remakes and crossovers with other horror icons!
- What year was the Friday the 13th remake released?
Answer: 2009 - Who directed the 2009 Friday the 13th remake?
Answer: Marcus Nispel - What other horror franchise did Marcus Nispel direct a remake of?
Answer: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre - What famous horror villain crosses paths with Jason in Freddy vs. Jason?
Answer: Freddy Krueger - Which universe does Freddy vs. Jason take place in?
Answer: Both the Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street universes - What caused the delay of Freddy vs. Jason for many years?
Answer: Rights issues between New Line Cinema and Paramount - What was the budget for the 2009 Friday the 13th remake?
Answer: $19 million - How much did the 2009 remake earn at the box office?
Answer: $91.4 million - In what fictional town does Freddy vs. Jason primarily take place?
Answer: Springwood - What was unique about the 2009 remake in terms of plot?
Answer: It condensed elements from the first three original films - What is the name of the crossover comic book series featuring Jason and Ash from Evil Dead?
Answer: Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash - What year was the “Never Hike Alone” fan film released?
Answer: 2017 - What company produced the Friday the 13th video game released in 2017?
Answer: Gun Media and IllFonic - What did many fans dislike about the 2009 remake?
Answer: Jason running (instead of walking) and being more intelligent - What is notable about Jason’s mask in the 2009 remake?
Answer: It has more weathering and damage
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Camp Crystal Lake Trivia
The infamous setting of the Friday the 13th series has its own fascinating history. Test your knowledge of Crystal Lake and its surroundings!
- What is the official name of Camp Crystal Lake?
Answer: Camp Crystal Lake - What nickname do locals give Camp Crystal Lake?
Answer: Camp Blood - What state is Camp Crystal Lake located in?
Answer: New Jersey - What year was Camp Crystal Lake shut down due to water contamination?
Answer: 1957 (when Jason drowned) - In which film is the camp renamed “Camp Forest Green”?
Answer: Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives - What was Jason’s childhood cabin at Camp Crystal Lake called?
Answer: The Voorhees house - Where was Camp Crystal Lake filmed for the original movie?
Answer: Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco in New Jersey - In which film does Camp Crystal Lake get bought by a new owner?
Answer: Friday the 13th (original) - What happened to Pamela Voorhees when she discovered Jason had drowned?
Answer: She went on a killing spree against the counselors - What real-life event inspired the Crystal Lake drowning story?
Answer: The drowning at a New Jersey summer camp (though this is fictional) - In which film do we see the reopening of Camp Crystal Lake?
Answer: Friday the 13th: A New Beginning - What was the name of the camp owner in the original film?
Answer: Steve Christy - What building at Camp Crystal Lake serves as Jason’s shrine to his mother?
Answer: His shack in the woods - What is the only film in the franchise that doesn’t feature Camp Crystal Lake at all?
Answer: Jason Takes Manhattan (only briefly at the beginning) - What natural disaster happens at Camp Crystal Lake in Part VII?
Answer: Tina’s psychic powers cause the dock to collapse and buildings to explode
Final Thoughts
Whew! That was quite the journey through Crystal Lake and beyond. How did you do? I’m honestly impressed if you got more than 75% of these right—you’re definitely a Friday the 13th superfan!
These trivia questions are perfect for your next movie night, Halloween party, or anytime you want to challenge your horror-loving friends. I’ve used these at my own gatherings, and they always spark fun debates about favorite kills and which sequel was actually the best (Part VI: Jason Lives gets my vote!).
Did you learn anything new about the franchise? Were there any facts that surprised you? I was shocked when I first learned that Jason doesn’t actually get his hockey mask until the third movie!
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