‘Crystal Lake’: Peacock Reveals First Images From the ‘Friday the 13th’ Prequel Series!!

It’s Friday the 13th, and Peacock is marking the occasion with the first official images from Crystal Lake, the upcoming Friday the 13th prequel series produced by A24. The newly revealed photos offer an atmospheric early look at the series ahead of its expected premiere later this year. Created by IT: Welcome to Derry showrunner Brad Caleb Kane, Crystal Lake will explore the origins of … Continue reading ‘Crystal Lake’: Peacock Reveals First Images From the ‘Friday the 13th’ Prequel Series!!

Blumhouse Founder Is Eying to Create New Installments of ‘Friday the 13th’ and ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ Franchises!!

Following the completion of the recent Halloween trilogy, Blumhouse has set its sights on two other popular horror franchises it wants to have a hand in making. David Gordon Green directed a new Halloween movie for Blumhouse Productions in 2018. That was followed by two more movies, Halloween Kills in 2021 and Halloween Ends in 2022, both of which were also directed by Green. Speaking … Continue reading Blumhouse Founder Is Eying to Create New Installments of ‘Friday the 13th’ and ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ Franchises!!

‘Friday the 13th’: Former WWE Wrestler Braun Strowman Confirms He Is in Talks to Play Jason Voorhees in Revival!!

No genre does franchising quite like horror. From nearly three decades of Scream to the resurgence of I Know What You Did Last Summer, your favorite monsters and killers are never really dead; they’re just taking a hiatus. But with more than 15 years since the last time we spotted the machete-wielding psychopath Jason Voorhees, fans are beginning to wonder if the Friday the 13th … Continue reading ‘Friday the 13th’: Former WWE Wrestler Braun Strowman Confirms He Is in Talks to Play Jason Voorhees in Revival!!

‘Sweet Revenge’ Trailer Sees the Return of Jason Voorhees in a New Short Film!! Check It Out!!

Less than two months following the epic announcement of Jason Voorhees’ return to our screens, we have a first look at the terror to come courtesy of the newly formed Jason Universe. You may recall that the infamous, horrific character was last seen in the 2009 Friday the 13th reboot, and over a decade later, in June 2025, his return was teased. Jason will next … Continue reading ‘Sweet Revenge’ Trailer Sees the Return of Jason Voorhees in a New Short Film!! Check It Out!!

‘Crystal Lake’: ‘Friday the 13th’ Prequel Series Finds Its Jason Voorhees in ‘Chucky’ Star Callum Vinson!!

The Friday the 13th prequel series that’s in the works at Peacock with A24, just slashed out of the woods with a major update. Deadline reports that Callum Vinson, best known for his role as Henry Collins in the Chucky franchise, has joined the cast of Crystal Lake as a young Jason Vorhees. Vinson’s role will reportedly be in the guest capacity, featuring only briefly … Continue reading ‘Crystal Lake’: ‘Friday the 13th’ Prequel Series Finds Its Jason Voorhees in ‘Chucky’ Star Callum Vinson!!

‘Sweet Revenge’: Jason Voorhees Sets Return with New Short Film!!

We finally know when Jason Voorhees is coming back. Horror, Inc. has announced that the horror icon will return in Sweet Revenge, an upcoming short film centered around the unforgettable villain. The production company hired Mike P. Nelson in order to allow audiences to be reunited with the beloved slasher villain. Sweet Revenge will see fans diving deep into the woods, where Jason Voorhees will … Continue reading ‘Sweet Revenge’: Jason Voorhees Sets Return with New Short Film!!

‘Crystal Lake’: Devin Kessler, Cameron Scoggins, More Join ‘Friday the 13th’ Prequel Series!!

Peacock has tapped three new series regulars, who will be joining the Crystal Lake cast for A24’s upcoming Friday the 13th prequel series. This marks the 2nd time that the iconic horror franchise will have a TV adaptation, 45 years after its debut. The first was the largely unrelated, but still connected Friday The 13th: The Series (1987 – 1990.) Who are joining the Crystal … Continue reading ‘Crystal Lake’: Devin Kessler, Cameron Scoggins, More Join ‘Friday the 13th’ Prequel Series!!

‘Friday the 13th’ Set for Theatrical Re-Release to Celebrate 45th Anniversary!!

This summer is going to be a fun time to be a horror fan as the likes of M3GAN 2.0 and I Know What You Did Last Summer will be lighting up the box office. However, June also holds the year’s only “Friday the 13th”. On top of that, 2025 marks the 45th anniversary of the Friday the 13th franchise. While there’s no new film … Continue reading ‘Friday the 13th’ Set for Theatrical Re-Release to Celebrate 45th Anniversary!!

‘Crystal Lake’: Long-Delayed ‘Friday the 13th’ Prequel Series Adds William Catlett!!

It’s been three years since Crystal Lake, a Friday the 13th prequel series, was first announced, and now, the call sheet is beginning to be made public. William Catlett will return to the horror genre following his turn in Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett’s Universal monster flick, Abigail, in the role of Levon Brooks. As of right now, we don’t know how Levon fits into … Continue reading ‘Crystal Lake’: Long-Delayed ‘Friday the 13th’ Prequel Series Adds William Catlett!!

‘Friday the 13th’: New Jason Voorhees Design Revealed for Upcoming Projects!! Check It Out!!

Horror, Inc. has unveiled the first official look at Jason Voorhees’ new design, which will be used across a wide variety of projects that’s known as the “Jason Universe.” What does the new Jason Voorhees look like? The new design for the character was revealed exclusively by Adweek, and harkens back to some of the traditional looks of the horror icon. The new design was … Continue reading ‘Friday the 13th’: New Jason Voorhees Design Revealed for Upcoming Projects!! Check It Out!!

‘Crystal Lake’: Long-Delayed ‘Friday the 13th’ Prequel Series Finally Begins Production!!

Grab your bags and make sure you grab something strong enough to hold off a machete — Crystal Lake has finally begun production. That’s right, the very first series spin-off of the Friday the 13th franchise has cameras picked up and ready to roll, with series showrunner, Brad Caleb Kane, taking to his social media to share the wonderful yet horrific news. In an Instagram … Continue reading ‘Crystal Lake’: Long-Delayed ‘Friday the 13th’ Prequel Series Finally Begins Production!!

‘Crystal Lake’: Linda Cardellini Set to Play Pamela Voorhees in Upcoming ‘Friday the 13th’ Prequel Series!!

Linda Cardellini is re-entering her villain era. The Dead to Me star has officially landed the leading role in Peacock’s highly-anticipated Crystal Lake — which will serve as a prequel series to the iconic slasher flick Friday the 13th. Leaning into her mommy dearest vibes, the actress will be appearing as Pamela Voorhees, who fans will know as the true killer behind the film that … Continue reading ‘Crystal Lake’: Linda Cardellini Set to Play Pamela Voorhees in Upcoming ‘Friday the 13th’ Prequel Series!!

‘Crystal Lake’: ‘Friday the 13th’ Prequel Series Gets Disappointing Update from Franchise Producer!!

While the horrors of Friday the 13th may be over for this year, the trials and tribulations for fans of Jason Voorhees rage on. Friday the 13th hasn’t seen a new entry in the franchise since 2009 and although a series, Crystal Lake, was in the works from A24, recent creative shuffles have caused it to start from scratch. That all happened this past summer, … Continue reading ‘Crystal Lake’: ‘Friday the 13th’ Prequel Series Gets Disappointing Update from Franchise Producer!!

‘Crystal Lake’: Brad Caleb Kane Set as New Showrunner of ‘Friday The 13th’ Prequel Series!!

It’s a mega-sized horror franchise and after spawning more than ten feature-length films over nearly 30 years, Friday the 13th was set to make a comeback. The iconic 80s horror franchise’s comeback would come in the shape of a television series, a prequel series, Crystal Lake, with the creative minds at A24 behind it. However, bumps were struck, and it seemed like that dream was … Continue reading ‘Crystal Lake’: Brad Caleb Kane Set as New Showrunner of ‘Friday The 13th’ Prequel Series!!

‘Friday the 13th’: New Film Is at Least Three Years Away!!

The bad news for Jason Voorhees and Friday the 13th fans just keeps on coming. It’s been a rollercoaster last month for the franchise. The Peacock and A24 prequel series Crystal Lake recently lost its showrunner, Bryan Fuller, but the newly formed “Jason Universe” from original series writer Victor Miller and Horror Inc. gave us some much-needed hope for the franchise’s long-awaited return. However, now … Continue reading ‘Friday the 13th’: New Film Is at Least Three Years Away!!

‘Crystal Lake’: Bryan Fuller Exits ‘Friday The 13th’ Prequel Series!!

Peacock and A24 will be proceeding with a new showrunner for the Friday the 13th prequel series. Bryan Fuller confirmed today on social media that he is exiting the series. “For reasons beyond our control, A24 has elected to go a different way with the material,” Fuller wrote. “We hope the final product will be something Friday the 13th fans all over the world will … Continue reading ‘Crystal Lake’: Bryan Fuller Exits ‘Friday The 13th’ Prequel Series!!

‘Friday the 13th’: Jason Blum Wants Make a Remake with James Wan!!

It’s no secret that Blumhouse has been eying the Friday the 13th franchise for some time now. Last year, Jason Blum reaffirmed his desire to revive Jason Voorhees and return to Crystal Lake once more, especially since the horror icon hasn’t had a new film since the 2009 reboot. Thanks to a messy rights dispute between the first film’s screenwriter Victor Miller and director Sean … Continue reading ‘Friday the 13th’: Jason Blum Wants Make a Remake with James Wan!!

A24 Reportedly Looking to Distribute ‘Action and Big IP Projects’!!

A24 is reportedly searching for more “action and big IP projects” to distribute. According to a recent article published by The Wrap, A24 — the film and television production and distribution company largely known for putting out smaller-budget, character-focused projects — is beginning to search for more commercial movies and shows to distribute. A top agent familiar with the company told The Wrap that the … Continue reading A24 Reportedly Looking to Distribute ‘Action and Big IP Projects’!!

‘Friday the 13th’: Blumhouse Wants to Revive Franchise!!

Jason hasn’t lived for nearly 15 years outside of video game appearances, but as the rights issues that have plagued the Friday the 13th series have begun to settle, and new projects have emerged, studio interest in bringing Mrs. Voorhees’ baby boy back to the big screen has grown keener. It should be no surprise that Blumhouse would be especially keen on getting hold of … Continue reading ‘Friday the 13th’: Blumhouse Wants to Revive Franchise!!

‘Friday the 13th’: New Game in Development with Composer Harry Manfredini Returning!!

It’s been a dark time to be a Friday the 13th fan. However, with the legal battle between director Sean S. Cunningham and writer Victor Miller finally wrapping up, there’s been some much-needed light at the end of the tunnel for Jason Voorhees. There’s already a new Peacock prequel series Crystal Lake on the way and a film from Cunningham in the early stages of … Continue reading ‘Friday the 13th’: New Game in Development with Composer Harry Manfredini Returning!!

‘Crystal Lake’: ‘Friday the 13th’ Prequel Series Gets Release Window!!

While the franchise has spawned over ten feature-length spinoffs, a true-to-the-story Friday the 13th series has never been done—until now. In an Instagram and Twitter post, OG franchise final girl Adrienne King has given audiences a small piece of information concerning the very hush-hush prequel series Crystal Lake, revealing that it’s expected to land on TVs everywhere in 2024. In a set of posts, King … Continue reading ‘Crystal Lake’: ‘Friday the 13th’ Prequel Series Gets Release Window!!

‘Friday the 13th’: Potential Reboot in Development with Original Director Sean S. Cunningham!!

It has been an amazing time to be a horror fan. Along with so many amazing new original films scaring the heck out of moviegoers, major iconic genre franchises like Halloween and Scream have returned in such a huge way. However, the one slasher villain left out of the fun has been Jason Voorhees from Friday the 13th. Because of a legal battle between the … Continue reading ‘Friday the 13th’: Potential Reboot in Development with Original Director Sean S. Cunningham!!

‘Crystal Lake’: ‘Friday the 13th’ Prequel Series in Development From Bryan Fuller!!

Much like Jason Voorhees, the Friday the 13th franchise is rising from the dead. After a series of legal battles, Peacock has ordered Crystal Lake, a Friday the 13th prequel from Bryan Fuller, straight to series. A24 will produce the upcoming series, which will presumably focus on Camp Crystal Lake, the placid, wooded New Jersey campgound setting for the long-running slasher series, before the events … Continue reading ‘Crystal Lake’: ‘Friday the 13th’ Prequel Series in Development From Bryan Fuller!!

Producer and Marvel Comic Writer Ron Zimmerman Passes Away!!

Ron Zimmerman, film and television producer and Marvel comic writer passed away due to cancer on July 28, Deadline has reported. The multi-hyphenated industry vet was 64 years old. His ex-partner, singer/songwriter Cher took to Twitter to confirm the sad news saying, “My friend Ronny died Today. Life is so fragile. Thank god I went to see him Wednesday nite. Just finished Work & I’m … Continue reading Producer and Marvel Comic Writer Ron Zimmerman Passes Away!!

‘Friday the 13th’ Screenwriter Victor Miller Reclaims Domestic Rights!!

We’ve been waiting two years now for an update on the next step in the Friday the 13th legal battle that has been raging on for several years now, and we finally have one today. But first, since it’s been a minute, a brief little recap of the situation… Ever since a judge ruled back in 2018 that Friday the 13th screenwriter Victor Miller is the sole owner of … Continue reading ‘Friday the 13th’ Screenwriter Victor Miller Reclaims Domestic Rights!!

‘Predator’ Screenwriters Fighting Disney for Franchise Rights!!

Jim and John Thomas, the brothers behind 1987’s Predator, have filed a lawsuit against Disney in order to recapture the rights of the franchise, per The Hollywood Reporter. The lawsuit revolves around copyright laws’ termination rights, which gives creators the possibility to cancel IP transfer after a certain period of time, usually 35 years. In turn, Disney‘s 20th Century responded with their own lawsuit against … Continue reading ‘Predator’ Screenwriters Fighting Disney for Franchise Rights!!

‘Friday the 13th’ Producer Files New Lawsuit Against Warner Bros. and Paramount!!

Friday the 13th producer Sean Cunningham has launched a new lawsuit over net profits from the horror franchise. According to a complaint filed on Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court, the studios distributing the films have “systematically misaccounted” contingent compensation. Cunningham is already engaged in a battle with writer Victor Miller over rights. Now pending a ruling at the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, that case … Continue reading ‘Friday the 13th’ Producer Files New Lawsuit Against Warner Bros. and Paramount!!

‘An American Pickle’ and ‘Expecting Amy’ Set for Second Wave of HBO Max Originals!!

The streaming wars were always going to heat up this year, but they’ve taken on a new angle as everyone is stuck inside and companies see a prime opportunity to lock down a captive audience. HBO Max is set to debut on May 27th, but they’re already planning to the end of the summer with a wave of original content that includes the Seth Rogen … Continue reading ‘An American Pickle’ and ‘Expecting Amy’ Set for Second Wave of HBO Max Originals!!

‘Friday the 13th’: ‘Gretel and Hansel’ Director Wants to Direct New Movie!!

The Friday the 13th franchise might have run into some legal troubles recently, but if he had the opportunity, director of the upcoming Gretel & Hansel Osgood Perkins would be “thrilled” with the opportunity to direct an entry into the series. Perkins‘ first films, The Blackcoat’s Daughter and I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House, lean much more into crafting an unsettling … Continue reading ‘Friday the 13th’: ‘Gretel and Hansel’ Director Wants to Direct New Movie!!

Studios May Lose ‘Die Hard,’ ‘Terminator,’ ‘Beetlejuice’ Rights as Authors Cite Copyright Law!!!

Last fall, Victor Miller, who wrote the original screenplay for Friday the 13th, won a lawsuit that gave him the domestic rights to the slasher franchise under an old copyright law that grants authors rights to their original work after a period of 35 years. The case is still being appealed, but it was an important ruling within the Hollywood legal community, which was watching … Continue reading Studios May Lose ‘Die Hard,’ ‘Terminator,’ ‘Beetlejuice’ Rights as Authors Cite Copyright Law!!!

‘Friday the 13th’: LeBron James May Produce a Reboot!!!

As someone who enjoyed 2009’s Friday the 13th reboot and thought it was a good launching pad for a new series, I was a bit dismayed that Jason Voorhees’ latest outing failed to launch, even if it did bring in about $91 million from a $19 million budget. However, the property has also been tied up in litigation, which means the most Jason we’ve received … Continue reading ‘Friday the 13th’: LeBron James May Produce a Reboot!!!

‘Friday the 13th’: Screenwriter Wins Legal Battle For Rights with Producer!!!

For the past year, Friday the 13th writer Victor Miller has been embroiled in a legal battle with producer Sean Cunningham over the rights to the slasher series, and now a court has ruled in his favor, leaving the future of the franchise and its iconic killer Jason looking very murky indeed. Miller filed suit last year, aiming to take advantage of a provision in … Continue reading ‘Friday the 13th’: Screenwriter Wins Legal Battle For Rights with Producer!!!

How to Survive in A Haunted House – A Halloween Exclusive!!

So Halloween is here and like every year we are seeing a ton of horror/supernatural films heading to theaters in a row. While last week saw the return of the Saw franchise, this year has nevertheless been an exciting year for horror fans with small films like Get Out, It Comes at Night, Split, Creep 2, Raw along with some other making quite the splash, … Continue reading How to Survive in A Haunted House – A Halloween Exclusive!!

‘Friday the 13th’ Rights War Could Dismantle the Franchise!!

The trials and tribulations of the Friday the 13th franchise continue. Earlier this year, Paramount abandoned plans for their Friday the 13th franchise reboot, which ran into one creative snag after the next with a series of new concepts and new teams that never made it in front of the camera. While that seemed to put the kibosh on a new Jason Voorhees pic for the … Continue reading ‘Friday the 13th’ Rights War Could Dismantle the Franchise!!

‘Untold Horror’: New Documentary Series Will Explore the Best Horror Movies Never Made!!! Check It Out!!

You never forget the ones that got away. If you’re a die-hard film fan, you’re probably used to the disappointment of canceled projects. It happens all too often — a great filmmaker gets an exciting idea, the wheels start to get off the ground, sometimes they even make it into preproduction, but then come the budget issues or the studio shakeups and boom, the movie … Continue reading ‘Untold Horror’: New Documentary Series Will Explore the Best Horror Movies Never Made!!! Check It Out!!

‘Friday the 13th’ Reboot Cancelled by Paramount; ‘World War Z 2′ Pulled from Schedule!!!

Per Variety, Paramount has not only pulled the Friday the 13th reboot from its release schedule, but has cancelled the film altogether. The report notes that the disappointing box office of Rings, along with the fact that the rights to Friday the 13th revert to New Line Cinema soon, are among the reasons why the studio has opted to throw in the towel. The film was given … Continue reading ‘Friday the 13th’ Reboot Cancelled by Paramount; ‘World War Z 2′ Pulled from Schedule!!!

‘Cloverfield IMAX Movie’ Gets Fall 2017 Release Date, ‘God Particle’ Removed Entirely!!!

Deadline is announcing that Paramount has removed Bad Robot’s God Particle, the expected next film in the Cloverfield universe from the 2017 Paramount schedule. Elsewhere, an unnamed Cloverfield IMAX Movie has been added to the Paramount release schedule for October 27, 2017. Are these the same film? And, if not, when will we get to see God Particle, which was previously scheduled to come out … Continue reading ‘Cloverfield IMAX Movie’ Gets Fall 2017 Release Date, ‘God Particle’ Removed Entirely!!!

‘Friday the 13th’ Reboot Exclusive Setting, Story, and Filming Details Teased by Producers!!!

Fans of the Friday the 13th franchise have not had the best luck over the years. Though the character of Jason Voorhees created a crater in the horror genre when he arrived in the 1980s, the 1990s did not do all that well for the young homicidal maniac who seems to be about as indestructible as a steel-reinforced Twinkie. Jason Goes to Hell was an insufferable mess that had … Continue reading ‘Friday the 13th’ Reboot Exclusive Setting, Story, and Filming Details Teased by Producers!!!

‘Friday the 13th’ Reboot Delayed Until a Spookier October Date!!

On the heels of the news that Paramount Pictures would be delaying their Rings sequel from this year until next, the studio has also pushed back on another major horror franchise installment. Friday the 13th, the upcoming reboot of the classic series that began in 1980 and has spanned 12 films so far, will move from one Friday the 13th to another, according to Paramount. The slasher film will … Continue reading ‘Friday the 13th’ Reboot Delayed Until a Spookier October Date!!

‘Friday the 13th’ Series Dead in the Water at The CW!!

Jason lives… just not on TV. Today, at The CW’s TCA presentation, network president Mark Pedowitz confirmed that they are no longer moving forward with the series adaptation of the horror classic Friday the 13th. Last year, The CW picked up the pilot from writers Steve Mitchell and Craig Van Sickle, creators of the 1996 NBC series The Pretender that reportedly reimagined Friday the 13th as a sophisticated horror/crime thriller “with a stronger feel of grounded … Continue reading ‘Friday the 13th’ Series Dead in the Water at The CW!!

‘Friday the 13th’ Reboot: Paramount Snares Director Breck Eisner!!

Paramount Pictures’ plans for a reboot of their Friday the 13th franchise, last rebooted in 2009 by Marcus Nispel, took a big step forward today. While the search for a director has been quietly going on behind the scenes, it seems as if the studio is now in talks with Breck Eisner for the coveted position. Deadline reports that Paramount is in talks with Eisner, which comes as good news considering … Continue reading ‘Friday the 13th’ Reboot: Paramount Snares Director Breck Eisner!!

New ‘Friday the 13th’ Movie Set To Change Jason’s Origins!!

Back in 1980, a serial killer of Crystal Lake campers burst onto the scene in Sean S. Cunningham’s Friday the 13th, the inaugural installment of what would go on to be one of the biggest horror movie franchises of all time. Its poster boy, Jason Voorhees, is infamous for his brutal violence, immortality, and stylish hockey mask, but those iconic traits were not part of his earliest … Continue reading New ‘Friday the 13th’ Movie Set To Change Jason’s Origins!!

Jason Voorhees is coming to The CW in a new Friday the 13th series!!

Lace up your running shoes and stay out of the lake, The CW is developing a Friday the 13th series based off the beloved horror film franchise. The project originated last year when Emmett/Furla/Oasis Films and Crystal Lake Entertainment teamed up with Sean S. Cunningham, the director of the original Friday the 13th film, to develop a contemporary series that followed iconic stalker-killer Jason Voorhees … Continue reading Jason Voorhees is coming to The CW in a new Friday the 13th series!!

A new ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ remake is in works…again!!!

Just when you thought it was safe to go to sleep, New Line Cinema has announced plans to revive their horror franchise A Nightmare on Elm Street with an all-new film. So those of you who were disappointed by the 2010 reboot starring Jackie Earle Haley as Freddy Krueger may be pleased to hear that it’s being ignored entirely in favor of a completely fresh … Continue reading A new ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ remake is in works…again!!!