Horror franchises like Scream and Halloween have released successful sequels over the past few years, but 2003's Freddy vs. Jason still holds a box office record that suggests the Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street franchises could use an update. A crossover that pit the dream-hopping Freddy Krueger against the machete-wielding Jason Voorhees, Freddy vs. Jason became an iconic addition to both series and the horror genre in general. It capitalized on viewers' love of the two horror villains, drawing people to theaters and becoming a sensation in its own right.

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