Director writer Mike P. Nelson’ offers just over fifteen minutes, The Jason Universe: Sweet Revenge wastes no time delivering carnage with stunning efficiency. The practical gore and effects are executed with impressive flair, making the most of a tight budget to deliver visceral, blood-drenched thrills that fans of the slasher genre will appreciate.
Lead actress Ally Ioannides (as Eve) brings compelling strength and presence to the screen, guiding the chaos with control and charisma. She anchors the short with a proactive, emotional core that elevates the body count with real stakes.
Stepping into the hockey mask is Schuyler White, who delivers the kind of physicality and menace worthy of the franchise’s legacy. His movements have the weight and deliberation of classic Jason, making him a fitting heir to the role’s long tradition. Incidentally, Chris Carlson’s Harold oddly gives Robert Englund vibes.
While the short doesn’t have the gritty VHS feel, or film grain, it harnesses that original Jason ambiance with purposeful pacing, shadowy menace, and well-timed scares. There’s a modern polish—akin to the 2009 Friday reimagining—but the spirit of the early films pulses just beneath the surface.
Nods to the franchise are peppered throughout—from familiar kill setups to sly narrative references—enough to feel like a loving wink to long-time fans. Add in a couple of clever twists, and you get a sharp little narrative that still manages to build momentum.
The finale hits you with a cliffhanger of sorts, leaving plenty of room for speculation and appetite for more. And then—the end credits roll to Sugar and Spice’s ‘I’ve Changed’ an ironic and fittingly twisted choice that underlines the film’s playful tone.
For fans of Friday the 13th Crystal Lake carnage, Sweet Revenge is a brisk, blood-soaked treat — a short that understands the rules of its universe and plays with them just enough to keep you hooked. Well worth checking out.
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