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A Star Trek Legend Plays Horror’s Most Iconic Mother
By Chris Snellgrove
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One of the subjects I have passionately written about before is the unexpected joys you may discover when you go back and rewatch a “bad” film. For example, when I recently checked out the infamous remake of a horror classic, I was pleasantly surprised to discover that Nana Visitor played Pamela Voorhees in the 2009 Friday the 13th. If you aren’t aware, she is best known for playing a Bajoran terrorist-turned-girlboss in the seminal series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.
If you’ve already watched the movie and don’t remember seeing Nana Visitor in this most recent Friday the 13th film, it’s because she has a very abbreviated cameo appearance. The movie tries to cram several bits of iconic Jason Voorhees lore into a single story, so that means we get a brief flashback at the beginning that basically recreates the ending of the first Friday the 13th. Accordingly, our favorite Star Trek icon played Pamela Voorhees, the surprise killer of the original franchise outing who gets her head cut off by a would-be victim who becomes our first final girl.
Another reason why it’s so easy to forget that Nana Visitor appeared in Friday the 13th is that this movie follows up her flashback sequence with an extended cold open. We basically get introduced to an entirely different cast of young characters who are obsessed with sex and weed, and they get systematically murdered by Jason (who at first rocks an updated look of his bag-head appearance from the first sequel film). By the time we get introduced to the real cast of characters, it’s easy to forget that the movie began with a Star Trek legend playing one of horror’s most iconic roles.
Sadly, we don’t get to see Nana Visitor flex her significant acting chops after the flashback sequence of Friday the 13th. After all, getting her head chopped off as soon as the movie begins doesn’t leave room for her to do much else. However, as a huge Star Trek: Deep Space Nine fan, I wish that this movie was a proper remake of the original, right down to Pamela Voorhees being revealed as the killer. Very few people could match the performance of original Pam actor Betsy Palmer, but Visitor is so good in Deep Space Nine that I’m confident she could have carried the entire film.
If you just want to see more Nana Visitor in Friday the 13th, you’re in luck (more or less). As with the earlier entries in the franchise, Jason keeps her severed head in an odd bit of slasher sentimentality. The Star Trek actor’s head first appears in a bit of a jump scare, but it later takes on a surprising bit of narrative importance. That’s because this movie’s Final Girl realizes she has a surface-level resemblance to Pamela Voorhees and uses that to temporarily trick Jason in her bid to escape his clutches.
Should you wish to check out Nana Visitor’s memorable foray into horror, you can stream Friday the 13th (2009) on Max. Admittedly, the movie isn’t for everyone, which is why it has a bleak 26 percent critical rating on Rotten Tomatoes. But for those who want to see a Star Trek legend embody a horror legend, this surprisingly great remake (suck it, haters!) is more than worth the price of admission.
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
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The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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