Comments on: THE JASON FILES pt. 1 – Ari Lehman

By: Timateo

Timateo — Tue, 11 Jan 2024 01:25:59 +0000

I actually agree a lot with eric on this, and I’ve posted something similar on another thread on here before. Like he (and I) said, I’m sure Ari is a nice enough guy, but I think he’s letting his “legacy as the first Jason” go a bit to his head. I don’t even think of the Jason from part 1 as anything significant, because really the character is only seen in a quick 2 second flashback, and then a quick 5 second dream sequence. Not much to make a significant impact in the world of film. And truthfully, it’s the character that people can’t get enough of. Not Ari. I don’t even think Ari thought much about his playing the “first Jason” until someone approached him about the conventions, like the article said. And then he decided to cash in on this in any way possible.
Sorry Ari, you’re probably nice, but that could have been any Joe-Bob Willy in that make-up for all we care.

By: JB Demented

JB Demented — Mon, 10 Jan 2024 21:33:14 +0000

That jump scare scene at the end of part 1 is probably one of the best scenes in the FT13th series. Part 1 was the first FT13th film I ever watched. My Mom rented it back in the VHS days, and I had no idea what was in store. But man, that was some scary stuff. But the scene that really freaked Me out was the jump scare with Ari Lehman as Jason. The way its all set up is excellent. You hear Manfredini playing a soothing song, and theres no buildup or any clue somethings about to happen. As far as everyones concerned its all over, then BAM!!! heres Jason. I was only 7 so lets just say it haunted Me for awhile. And I had no desire to go camping or swimming in any lake for awhile. Thats powerful stuff.

But anyway Im glad Ari is still doing conventions, and Im glad His band First Jason is doing well. Just awhile ago I read some article of an idea of a FT13th series featuring a teenaged Jason which I assume takes place between FT13th parts 1 and 2. And apparently I think Ari is supposed to be involved. But its in the rumor stage so dont get too happy just yet. But if it does happen, I will definately watch.

By: Cat

Cat — Mon, 10 Jan 2024 19:26:48 +0000

I admira that guy Lehman, rather him then me!!

By: eric

eric — Mon, 10 Jan 2024 15:50:28 +0000

I was lucky to see the original on the big screen a couple of months ago. It was the only one I had never seen on the big screen. As far as Ari goes, I have mixed feelings about the guy. I’m sure he’s a nice guy but I feel he’s just trying to cash in on his couple of seconds of screen time. When I think of Jason, I think of Kane, White, Booker, not Ari. I saw of this website a couple of months ago that he was doing a comic with himself playing Jason. I still have the same opinion, What the Hell? Really? The other actors who have played Jason have had other parts in other films but Ari? What has he done? Like I said before, I’m sure he’s a nice guy but I really see him as someone just cashing in on his few seconds of screen time. Sad…..But who knows.. If I had played Jason, I might be doing the same thing.

By: Motorbreath

Motorbreath — Mon, 10 Jan 2024 15:05:04 +0000

Ari is cool and his band rox! Jason will survive!!

By: Wrath of Colin

Wrath of Colin — Mon, 10 Jan 2024 14:41:50 +0000

I don’t think watching the film you realize how unpleasant it was for that poor kid standing in the water.

By: Dusk

Dusk — Mon, 10 Jan 2024 09:46:15 +0000

If someone had told the child-me that the boy who played Jason in the lake would grow up to be in a band that plays songs about Jason, my mind woulda blown!

By: Croc Master

Croc Master — Mon, 10 Jan 2024 03:47:31 +0000

I envy you people who saw the original in theaters back in 1980. Lucky SOBs.

By: Christian Sellers

Christian Sellers — Sun, 09 Jan 2024 18:46:55 +0000

He does seem proud of his role in the franchise. In fact, since the internet and conventions have help spread the word many people from the series now seem pleased with their work, despite having spent years running away from it.

By: Bill Walters

Bill Walters — Sun, 09 Jan 2024 17:38:41 +0000

Ah the memories come flooding back again. This scene (in my original viewing in theatres) scared the holy bejesus outta me and the rest of the audience. Absolutely NO ONE expected young Jason to come flying out of the lake and pull her in. A classic trick played by a classic director. I also like how Ari Lehman embraced the role like he did. Most actors take themselves too seriously, but not Ari. He has that same basic love of the franchise and character that us hardcore fans do, and he always comes to the films’ defence when someone starts ripping them. A stand-up guy. Long live “First Jason”! Just one Jason fans opinion.