From VICE · Tony Alpsen · · 50s
Freddy vs. Jason Slur Line Controversy
The 'Freddy vs. Jason' movie line that sparked backlash was never written by its screenwriters.
In brief
The 'Freddy vs. Jason' movie line that sparked backlash was never written by its screenwriters. Screenwriters Damian Shannon and Mark Swift denied writing a controversial gay slur line in 'Freddy vs. Jason' that appeared in the 2003 film. Originally reported by VICE.
Controversial Line in Film
The 2003 film 'Freddy vs. Jason' included a gay slur line during Kelly Rowland's character Kia's encounter with Freddy Krueger.
“Wrong one, bitch!”
Screenwriters Denied Writing It
Damian Shannon and Mark Swift, who wrote the final screenplay, denied creating the slur line and called it a 'real stain on the movie'.
Original Script Difference
The original script had Kia mistake Jason for Freddy and say she wasn't afraid, with Freddy later correcting her as 'wrong one, bitch'.
“Wrong one, bitch!”
The headline
Screenwriters Damian Shannon and Mark Swift denied writing a controversial gay slur line in 'Freddy vs. Jason' that appeared in the 2003 film.
