REFERENCES
FILMS
FRANKENSTEIN (1931)
According to both Ronny Yu and Ken Kirzinger, the performance as Jason was based off of Frankenstein's monster.
FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE WOLF MAN (1943)
According to Robert Englund, this film was inspired by 'Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man'.
ALICE IN WONDERLAND (1951)
The idea of Freddy becoming a caterpillar smoking a bong comes from this movie, in which the thing the character smokes from is compared to a bong and he has been accused of being a stoner.
KINGU KONGU TAI GOJIRA (1962)
ZAAT (1971)
THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT (1972)
The chest carving sequence in 'FvsJ' is similar to a scene in this film.
JAWS (1975)
Jaws is referenced with the shot of Freddy's decapitated head floating to the bottom of the lake with blood pouring out into the water, just like the shark carcass at the end of Jaws.
MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL (1975)
When Freddy gets his arms cut off by Jason, it is like the Black Knight getting his limbs cut off in 'Monty Python And The Holy Grail'. Robert Englund mentions this in the DVD audio commentary for 'Freddy Vs. Jason'.
CARRIE (1976)
Gibb is always shown wearing a red baseball hat. This is a nod to the original Carrie, where P.J. Soles' character (Norma) always wore a red baseball cap. In addition, Isabelle also co-starred in the TV remake of Carrie in 2002.
ROCKY (1976)
Director Ronny Yu said in an interview that he got the idea of Jason taking a huge beating from Freddy but still having the heart to keep fighting was from 'Rocky'.
HALLOWEEN (1978)
APOCALYPSE NOW (1979)
Director Ronny Yu said in the documentary 'Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy' that he got the idea of Jason rising out of the lake from a scene in 'Apocalypse Now' when Martin Sheen's character, Captain Benjamin L. Willard, rises out of a lake.
FRIDAY THE 13TH (1980)
The movie features elements of this one, including Jason's original drowning and the camp setting.
FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 2 (1981)
When Jason is teased by the children at the lake, a burlap sack is tossed over his head before he drowns. In 'Friday The 13th Part 2'. that burlap sack is the mask he wears during the movie.
A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984)
Freddy talks about his first killing spree. There are many homages to the original film, including: the goat in Blake's dream, like the lamb in Tina's first nightmare; Lori lives in the same house as Nancy; her mother was killed by Freddy; in a flashback, Will climbs to Lori's bedroom window like Glen climbed to Nancy's window; the morning after the first killings, Lori's father tells her that she'd better not go to school, like Nancy's mother told her. In addition to that, clips are shown during this scene.
A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 2: FREDDY'S REVENGE (1985)
During the opening monologue, Freddy refers to himself as 'The Springwood Slasher'. This name had previously been seen in a newspaper article given to Jesse in 'A Nightmare On Elm Street Part 2'. Clips are also shown during this scene.
A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 3: DREAM WARRIORS (1987)
During the opening monologue, clips from the previous 'Nightmare' movies are shown, including this one.
A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 4: THE DREAM MASTER (1988)
When Freddy sees Kia, he says "How sweet, dark meat". This was similar to a line he had in 'Part 4', when he saw Alice and said, "How sweet, fresh meat". Also, clips are shown during the opening monologue.
A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 5: THE DREAM CHILD (1989)
During the opening monologue, clips from the previous 'Nightmare' movies are shown, including this one.
LEATHERFACE: THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE III (1990)
TCM3 is playing on the background TV at Westin Hills during the scene where patients are lined up to get their medications.
FREDDY'S DEAD: THE FINAL NIGHTMARE (1991)
During the opening monologue, clips from the previous 'Nightmare' movies are shown, including this one.
LETHAL WEAPON 4 (1998)
Freddy tries (& fails) to kill Jason with a rebar, much like Roger Murtaugh in this film, when he fails to kill Wah Sing Ku with a rebar.
BRIDE OF CHUCKY (1998)
Diane says to Chucky in this film, "this little guy has a face only a mother could love", which is later replicated in 'FvsJ'. Both films were directed by Ronny Yu.
AUSTIN POWERS: THE SPY WHO SHAGGED ME (1999)
The line, "Why won't you die?!" is used in both this film and 'FvsJ'.
SCOOBY-DOO (2002)
The movie is brought up a few times. First at the beginning when Kia asks Lori, 'Marry, F*ck or Kill', and mentions Fred, Shaggy, or Scooby; and later, Deputy Stubbs refers to the gang's van as the 'Scooby Van' during the climactic scene at Westin Hills.
HERO (2002)
The thousand arrow scene is similar to the scene in 'FvsJ', only with rebars instead fo arrows.
CARRIE (2002)
Gibb is always shown wearing a red baseball hat. This is a nod to the original Carrie, where P.J. Soles' character (Norma) always wore a red baseball cap. In addition, Isabelle also co-starred in this film as well.
FORMULA 17 (2004)
Three guys prepare to kidnap a gay playboy and punish him by showing him three horror movies- 'Ringu', 'Bride Of Chucky', and 'Freddy Vs. Jason'.
DEAD TEENAGER MOVIE (2006)
Clips from the movie are shown.
GRINDHOUSE (2007)
The movie is discussed by several characters.
BILLY THE KID (2007)
Billy praises 'FvsJ' as being a really funny movie to watch.
RETARDEAD (2008)
The movie is mentioned in the dialogue.
STAN HELSING (2009)
Jason Ward is listed as 'Jason (Vs. Fweddy) Ward' as a joke in the credits.
DAHMER VS. GACY (2010)
The movie is mentioned in the dialogue.
I AM NANCY (2011)
Clips from 'FvsJ' are shown in this film.
FLASHBACK (2011)
Characters in this production are shown filming another movie called 'Freddie Marries Jason'.
MACHETE KILLS (2013)
Both Jason & Machete use their machetes like a lightning rod in order to kill their victims.
MERRY EX-MAS (2014)
'FvsJ' is referenced by Flynn in this film.
TED 2 (2015)
John rents 'FvsJ' at the library during this film.
TO HELL AND BACK: THE KANE HODDER STORY (2017)
Clips from 'FvsJ' are shown, and Kane Hodder discusses not getting to play Jason in this movie.
THE YOUNG CANNIBALS (2019)
The teenagers have a toy hanging on their keys that is of Jason Voorhees appearing how he did in 'FvsJ'.
TELEVISION
THE THREE STOOGES (1960)
During their game of 'Marry, F*ck or Kill', Gibb asks Lori and Kia about the Three Stooges.
SCOOBY-DOO, WHERE ARE YOU?! (1969)
The movie is brought up a few times. First at the beginning when Kia asks Lori, 'Marry, F*ck or Kill', and mentions Fred, Shaggy, or Scooby; and later, Deputy Stubbs refers to the gang's van as the 'Scooby Van' during the climactic scene at Westin Hills.
THE SIMPSONS (1990)
EPISODE: 'Treehouse Of Horror'.
This annual Halloween special, started in 1990, regularly spoofs the horror genre.
MADTV (2003)
EPISODE: '#9.4'.
A parody of 'FvsJ' is used during one of the skits in this episode.
THE SIMPSONS (2004)
EPISODE: 'The Ziff Who Came To Dinner'.
A movie that's in the cinema is called 'Freddy Vs. Jason Vs. The Board Of Education'.
HIGH CHAPARALL (2004)
EPISODE: 'Robert Englund'.
The movie is mentioned by name.
SUPER SECRET MOVIE RULES (2004)
EPISODE: 'Slashers'.
Clips from the movie are shown.
TRIPPING THE RIFT (2004)
EPISODE: 'Creaturepalooza'.
Freddy and Jason are shown playing cards.
MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE (2005)
EPISODE: 'No Motorcycles'.
The movie is mentioned by name.
THE PERFECT SCARY MOVIE (2005)
The movie is mentioned by name.
THE L-WORD (2005)
EPISODE: 'Loyal'.
The movie is mentioned by name in this episode.
YU-GI-OH! THE ABRIDGED SERIES (2006)
EPISODE: 'The Plot Thinnens'.
The end credits of this episode say, "Yami Vs. Bakura...place your bets!", a nod to the tagline of 'FvsJ'.
SVENGOOLIE (2006)
EPISODE: 'The Brides Of Dracula'.
'FvsJ' is mentioned by Svengoolie at the Flashback Weekend costume contest during this episode.
CINEMASSACRE'S MONSTER MADNESS (2007)
EPISODE: 'Friday The 13th'.
Clips from the movie are shown.
EN PRACTICAS (2010)
EPISODE: 'Instituto RTVE'.
The movie is mentioned during a discussion about psycho characters.
CINEMASSACRE'S MONSTER MADNESS (2010)
EPISODE: 'Dracula Vs. Frankenstein'.
The host mentions the debatable outcome of the ending of the movie.
MIDNIGHT MOVIE REVIEW (2010)
EPISODE: 'A Nightmare On Elm Street Remake'.
The movie is mentioned as a spin-off.
THE ROTTEN TOMATOES SHOW (2010)
EPISODE: 'Daybreakers/Leap Year/Youth In Revolt'.
The movie is mentioned during the 'Screenplay Cliche' segment.
THE CINEMA SNOB (2010)
EPISODE: 'Death Bed: The Bed That Eats'.
The folding-bed death scene of Trey (Jesse Hutch) is shown during this episode.
30-SECOND BUNNY THEATRE (2010)
EPISODE: 'Freddy Vs. Jason'.
The bunnies re-enact the movie.
FACE-OFF (2011)
EPISODE: 'Bad To The Bone'.
The movie is mentioned by name.
FACE-OFF (2011)
EPISODE: 'Twisted Tales'.