Episode 278 - Jason X
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Strap in, horror hounds and sci-fi fanatics, because this week on Not A Bomb, Troy and Brad are trading Camp Crystal Lake for the cold vacuum of space. That’s right—our Spooktacular series takes a zero-gravity detour into the year 2455 with the tenth installment of the Friday the 13th franchise: Jason X. And if you thought Jason couldn’t get any deadlier, wait until you see him with a chrome makeover and nanotech upgrades.
Troy and Brad dive deep into the film’s gloriously campy premise, dissecting everything from the questionable science to the surprisingly inventive death scenes. Yes, we’re talking about that liquid nitrogen face smash. And let’s not forget the holodeck sequence that lovingly parodies Jason’s roots—because nothing says nostalgia like sleeping bag fatalities. So whether you’re a die-hard Friday the 13th fan or just here for the popcorn and space carnage, this episode of Not A Bomb is your ticket to the final frontier of slasher absurdity. Tune in, laugh along, and remember in space, no one can hear you scream... unless Jason’s upgraded machete is involved.
Jason X is directed by James Isaac and stars Kane Hodder, Lexa Doig, Lisa Ryder, Chuck Campbell, Melyssa Ade and Peter Mensah.
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