Kane portraying jason voorhees was not only a stroke of luck for him, but for jason as well. The book was written by author michael aloisi, but narrated to him by hodder. Envisioning a mask like that worn by jason in friday the th, part 2. Kane hodder on stunt work and becoming one of the men behind the jason mask. Jason voorhees made his debut in friday the th in 1980, though it wasnt until friday the th part iii in 1982 that the character earned his iconic hockey mask, an identity he assumed in all. After surviving a neardeath burn accident, he worked his way up through hollywood, leading to his ultimate rise as jason voorhees in the friday the th series and making countless moviegoers forever terrified of hockey masks and. He is best known for his role as horror icon jason voorhees in friday the th part vii.
Speaking with, hodder admitted that horror crossovers like freddy vs. The true story of the worlds most prolific, cinematic killer aloisi, michael, hodder, kane, green, adam on. Jason voorhees actor reveals what made his performance so. The kane hodder story is the harrowing story of a stuntman overcoming a dehumanizing childhood filled with torment and bullying in sparks, nevada. Kane hodder has achieved a certain amount of mainstream fame as a result of being the man behind the hockey mask. Legendary horrormovie star kane hodder and the author of his biography are the odd couple of the horror world. For these two roles, kane removed the masks and we see him utilizing. You will love getting to know the man behind the mask. Jason, which cast ken kirzinger behind the hockey mask despite hodders willingness to reprise the part, might be popular with fans but, in his opinion, they cheapen things in the long run. Kane hodder on screen, get ready to meet the man behind the mask in. Probably thats because youre not meant to see him hes either doing stunts to make the other actors look tough and cool, or hes been rendered indistinguishable for a role. Although largely filmed in oregon, the film takes place in a small town in maryland, and follows a journalist and her film crew that is documenting an aspiring serial killer who models himself.
An engaging and frequently insightful film to hell and back. Every generation of horror films produces a few iconic actors, people who become forever associated with the genre and tend to receive unwavering respect from fans. When kane put on the mask, he took jason to a whole new level and recruited a slew of new fans to the friday the th movies. Apr, 2011 below is an image of jason voorhees without the hockey mask on. The book also delves into subject matter that others may not expect to be. Kane hodder the baddest big screen monster of the bunch is ready to share his amazing and surprisingly intimate story read this book. However, it has never been seen worn by kane hodder without the hockey mask. After decades of watching kane hodder on screen, get ready to meet the man behind the mask in to hell and back an uniquely human story about one of cinemas most vicious monsters. The kane hodder story, which is about his life and career. This was molded from a working shop cast so it shows some of the nicks etc. Of course, there was a big controversy over the decision to not cast kane in the iconic role back in 2002 when it was revealed he would not be returning.
The rise of leslie vernon to get comic book sequel. The official page for actor, stuntman and horror movie legend kane hodder. Oct 17, 2017 featuring interviews with cinema legends, including bruce campbell ash vs. After decades of watching kane hodder on screen, get ready to meet the man behind the mask in to hell and back an uniquely human story about one of cinema. The true life story of the worlds most prolific cinematic killer, stuntman and actor kane hodder bravely pulls back the curtain on the hardships that he has faced in his life and career to show fans a new side to the man behind the mask. With kane hodder, mike aloisi, john carl buechler, bruce campbell. Kane hodder on stunt work and becoming one of the men behind. Jul 11, 2018 an engaging and frequently insightful film to hell and back. The man behind the hockey mask would seal his fate as horror royalty years later by starring as the monster victor crowley in. Envisioning a mask like that worn by jason in friday the th, part 2, special makeup effects designer gary. Its worth a watch by genre fans in general, not just fans of him or his signature films. Featuring interviews with cinema legends, to hell and back peels off the mask of kane hodder, cinemas most prolific killer, in a gutwrenching, but inspiring, documentary. The story of the burn that scarred so much of his body, in particular, is unbelievably powerful.
Kanes writing partner, michael aloisi, wrote a companion book called the killer and i that. Jan 11, 2016 there is often more to a beloved icon than meets the eye. Horror icon kane hodder the only man to ever play jason voorhees in multiple films wants to take a shot at playing halloweens michael myers. Kane hodder gets real about bullying in to hell and back. After decades of watching kane hodder on screen, get ready to meet the man behind the mask in a uniquely human story about cinemas most vicious killer.
The rise of leslie vernon is a 2006 american mockumentary black comedy slasher film directed by scott glosserman. I heard kane hodder talk at the 2018 horrorhound weekend in indianapolis and he mentioned a documentary, to hell and back. The rise of leslie vernon is a great film and its criminal that no sequel has ever come out for it, and yet tons and tons of insipid pap come out every year. Recently i got the opportunity to have one of my dreams come true. Kane warren hodder born april 8, 1955 is an american actor, stuntman, and author. Apr 21, 2016 the official teaser trailer for to hell and back. Horror movie legend kane hodder talks about his autobiography.
The kane hodder story peels off the mask of kane hodder, cinemas most prolific killer, in a gutwrenching, but inspiring, documentary. In new blood, i was in full makeup and was walking in the woods. Behind the mask of the horror actor is a slightly updated version of a book first published back in 1996 under the full title, sacred monsters. There is often more to a beloved icon than meets the eye. Kane hodder signed hockey mask friday th jason voorhees. To fans, this name is synonymous with horror, an icon on the l. Featuring interviews with cinema legends, including bruce campbell ash vs. Check out the latest kane hodder interview in video form with the guys over at shawtv, talking about his long career as a stunt man, his book, playing jason voorhees, and the new friday the th. Aug 15, 2019 jason voorhees made his debut in friday the th in 1980, though it wasnt until friday the th part iii in 1982 that the character earned his iconic hockey mask, an identity he assumed in all. Now, we have seen a small glimpse of the cowl worn by kane hodder previously when we wrote a story featuring horror sanctums cowl created from the original mold used for the film. This book is a must read for anyone, whether youre a fan of kane hodder, or unfamiliar with him. The true life story of the worlds most prolific cinematic killer. Kane hodder jason voorhees life mask victor crowley friday. View details get notified about locations near me or when to hell and back.
Kane is so brutally honest throughout that each story feels like hes sitting right there with you telling it firsthand. Kane hodder on screen, get ready to meet the man behind the mask in to hell and back. The book is about his life and experience in the film industry and was released on october 1, 2011. After decades of watching kane hodder on screen, get ready to meet the man behind the mask an uniquely human story about one of cinemas most vicious monsters. The entire heartwrenching, inspirational story of his recovery, the emotional and physical damage it caused, his fight to break back into the industry that almost killed him, and his triumphant rise to become a film legend are told in kane s own powerful voice. The true life story of the worlds most prolific cinematic. Kane hodder is the man most associated with friday the ths jason. Kane hodder to hell and back signing in july book signing. Shop for signed photos, autographs and other autographed items related to kane hodder. That opportunity was to actually get to meet the legendary kane hodder. Kane hodder was born on april 8, 1955 in auburn, california. Kane hodder gets unmasked in new biography dread central. Hodder cowrote an autobiography with author mike aloisi.
Writer doug bradley, the actor behind the pinhead character in the eleventyeight or so hellraiser movies, essentially splits the book into five sections. Not only did i get to meet him, he granted me the chance to interview him in person. Kane s most memorable role has been behind a mask, and mute to boot, so even though it took a while im glad filmmakers. Casualty friday hosts felissa rose, kane hodder, and tiffany shepis return to continue slicing and dicing the lifestyle of a horror convention staple. Iconic jason voorhees actor wants to play michael myers. Kane hodder on stunt work and becoming one of the men. The 10 greatest men behind the masks popular mechanics. Fangorias original series casualty friday surprises fans with the first episode of its second season, also live today.
This is a contemporary casting direct from an original life mask of kane hodder from the late 1980s made as a display piece. Below is some behind the scene info on the f movies with kane hodder as jason voorhees. Everything from kane playing pranks on mike to being on film sets. The book was written by author michael aloisi, but.
He is also known for his role as the deformed serial. Now, the stuntmanturnedactor who became a horror legend playing relentless killer and hockey mask aficionado jason. Jul 17, 2018 kane hodder s been through a lot worse than ghoulies go to college. Evil dead, robert englund freddy krueger, and cassandra peterson elvira. Kane hodder reprised his role as jason voorhees in friday the th. Below is an image of jason voorhees without the hockey mask on. We spoke with hodder about the book, playing jason, the reallife. To hell and back the kane hodder story epic pictures. It stars nathan baesel, angela goethals, robert englund and scott wilson. Behind the mask, kane hodder jason voorhees by vlad rodriguez behind the mask series 1 by vlad rodriguez behind the mask is a new horrorthemed print series paying tribute to the actors behind some of. Yet his name is synonymous with both the movies and the character. Take a peek inside the head of the man behind the mask. Five favorite films with kane hodder kane hodder can be hard to find when hes onscreen.
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