Though Freddy vs. Jason doesn’t get everything right, it understands both franchises and gives us fans exactly what we want.

Suddenly, the horror-crossover race was on — which ultimately resulted in 2004’s Alien vs. Predator and 2009’s Freddy vs. Jason.

Freddy vs. Jason was a big hit in the very same August release slot in 2003, and this served as an unofficial companion piece in the relatively rarified company of modern “versus” films.