Jason Voorhees
Jason Voorhees is the antagonist of the Friday the 13th series, first appearing in the 1980 film Friday the 13th as the son of camp-cook-turned-killer Pamela Voorhees, portrayed by Ari Lehman. He is known for his relentless pursuit of camp counselors and others in the vicinity of Camp Crystal Lake, driven by a desire to avenge his mother's death. Jason has become an iconic figure in American popular culture, recognized as one of the leading slasher film villains.