Kane Hodder’s name is practically synonymous with one of horror’s most iconic villains, Jason Voorhees. As the stuntman and actor behind Jason in Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood and the subsequent entries Jason Takes Manhattan, Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday, and Jason X, Hodder brought a physicality and distinctive presence that helped define the character beyond the mask. His background in stunt work allowed him to perform many of his own terrifying stunts, lending authenticity to Jason’s relentless and brutal movements. Hodder also stepped into Leatherface’s boots in Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III, further cementing his place as a go-to performer for horror’s most fearsome killers. Collaborating closely with director Tom McLoughlin on The New Blood, Hodder gave Jason a new edge, blending menace with subtle body language. Fans remember Hodder not just for his size and strength, but for how he shaped the chilling physical storytelling that keeps Jason one of the most enduring figures in slashers.