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Daily Mail
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
New Friday the 13th 'film' announced... and horror fans AREN'T happy about it
The Friday the 13th franchise is getting a new entry, but it's not quite what fans were expecting. Instead of a new full-length film, a short-form vignette is being produced to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the original 1980 movie. Titled Sweet Revenge, the project is being sponsored by Angry Orchard Hard Cider as part of a larger collaboration between the boozy brand and the iconic horror franchise. Sweet Revenge will be directed by Mike P. Nelson, who is also working on a reboot of the holiday horror film Silent Night, Deadly Night. 'I am so grateful that the team at Horror, Inc. saw something in "Sweet Revenge" and wanted it as a part of the Jason Voorhees story,' Nelson said in a statement. 'And to think 30 years ago I was trying to secretly watch these movies on VHS when no one was looking,' he continued. 'To have the opportunity to write and direct one of these stories is surreal – not to mention having an amazing team led by Chad Villella and Brianna Lee Johnson help me bring it to life! 'Not only is the vignette a new take on the beloved IP, it is a comforting, gory hug, reminding us why we fell in love with these movies. Much gruesome fun awaits you!' Production kicked off earlier this month, reports Variety. Fans were furious over news that the vignette won't be a full-length theatrical film. 'What are they doing what is this garbage? No Jason films for almost 20 years and now this,' commented one. 'They'll do anything but put jason back on a feature film. Yikes,' raged another. 'Wow... a short film. We've had a million of those already. What we want is a new film. This universe is a desperate joke,' a third commented. An all-new Jason Voorhees design was recently unveiled by special effects legend Greg Nicotero and will be used in upcoming Friday the 13th projects. While longtime fans will need to wait a lot longer for a new Friday the 13th film, an upcoming prequel series is currently on its way. Titled Crystal Lake, the series is being produced by A24 for the Peacock streaming service. Linda Cardellini will play Jason's mother, Pamela Voorhees. Other cast members include William Catlett, Devin Kessler, and Cameron Scoggins. Showrunner Brad Kane announced that production had officially started on the project last week. Crystal Lake has been described as an 'expanded prequel' to the original film and will most likely dive into the backstory of Jason and Pamela Voorhees.
Gizmodo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Why Does the Return of ‘Friday the 13th' Have to Be… Like This?
Though previously troubled, the Peacock and A24 series Crystal Lake is now moving full speed ahead—Linda Cardellini will star as Jason Voorhees' equally murderous mom, Pamela Voorhees—Friday the 13th fans are still longing to see Jason return to the big screen. The rights to the franchise have been in a legal tangle for years, with Sean S. Cunningham, who directed and produced the 1980 original, recently speculating that a new Friday the 13th movie is still a far-off notion. That's still seemingly true, but the first big announcement from the 'Jason Universe' (other than its existence, which was revealed in May 2024) is indeed reviving our favorite hockey-masked killer. Just not in the way fans are maybe hoping for. When it was announced, it was made clear that the 'Jason Universe'—created by Horror, Inc., 'the original owners of the Friday the 13th film franchise'—is meant to encompass 'a wide range of platforms from entertainment, games, immersive experiences, merchandise, and more,' with 'movies' notably absent from that list. So maybe we should be pleased that we are getting a film of sorts: Sweet Revenge, a 'short-form vignette' directed by Mike P. Nelson (the 2021 Wrong Turn reboot, the upcoming Silent Night, Deadly Night reboot). Sweet Revenge is touted as 'the centerpiece of the franchise's bold 45th anniversary campaign,' according to a press release. It went into production this month, and fans will be able to watch it eventually on the Jason Universe YouTube channel as well as… 'a dedicated microsite hosted by Angry Orchard Hard Cider,' which is 'sponsoring the vignette tied to a larger collaboration with Horror Inc.'s Jason Universe, which will continue to roll out for fans later this summer.' Nelson is a solid choice to tackle a new entry in the Friday the 13th series; with Wrong Turn, he proved more than capable of breathing new life into a long-running horror franchise. We're just not loving the commercial aspect, especially when it's packaged with quotes like this: 'Angry Orchard fans love bold, unexpected entertainment—especially horror—so this partnership just made sense,' said Matt Withington, senior director of marketing at Angry Orchard. 'It's a perfect way to celebrate 45 years of an iconic franchise while creating new experiences for our drinkers in a space that they are already passionate about. We can't wait to continue to bring the partnership to life this year.' We get it—someone's got to put up the bucks to fund Sweet Revenge, and at least it's a company that professes to love horror and its fans. But it still feels a little off-putting, does it not? We'll wait to see Sweet Revenge before we prematurely drown ourselves in Crystal Lake, but you have to imagine some level of product placement is going to be a part of this. Friday the 13th fans, are you sharpening your machetes over this news? Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
Geek Tyrant
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
New FRIDAY THE 13TH Vignette SWEET REVENGE Is Bringing Jason Back in a Bloody New Way — GeekTyrant
Jason Voorhees is slicing his way back into the spotlight, this time with a short-form bloodbath titled Sweet Revenge , helmed by Wrong Turn and Silent Night, Deadly Night reboot director Mike P. Nelson. Produced by Horror, Inc., the company behind the Friday the 13th franchise, the vignette serves as the brutal centerpiece of Jason's 45th anniversary celebration. Sweet Revenge drops fans into 'a chilling weekend in the woods filled with blood-soaked surprises only Jason can deliver.' Nelson is writing, directing, and producing under his Rockford Road Pictures banner, and filming has already kicked off. This project is a key part of a wider push to resurrect and redefine the Friday the 13th brand. The vignette will premiere on the official Jason Universe YouTube channel and is being co-hosted by Angry Orchard Hard Cider, who joined the mayhem as a sponsor. Nelson couldn't be more thrilled, sharing: 'I am so grateful that the team at Horror, Inc. saw something in Sweet Revenge and wanted it as a part of the Jason Voorhees story! 'And to think 30 years ago I was trying to secretly watch these movies on VHS when no one was looking. To have the opportunity to write and direct one of these stories is surreal – not to mention having an amazing team led by Chad Villella and Brianna Lee Johnson help me bring it to life! 'Not only is the vignette a new take on the beloved IP, it is a comforting, gory hug, reminding us why we fell in love with these movies. Much gruesome fun awaits you!' Marc Toberoff of Friday the 13th LLC added: 'Jason has always been a force in pop culture, and the 45th anniversary felt like the perfect moment to do something truly unexpected. 'Partnering with Horror, Inc. and Angry Orchard who share our passion has opened up a new way to engage fans. It's exciting to see the franchise evolve with such creativity while staying true to what makes Jason iconic.' And as Horror, Inc.'s chief marketing officer Sheri Conn put it: 'We were beyond excited when Mike Nelson came on board and Angry Orchard sponsored production to help us bring this to life in a wickedly unexpected way. 'Even in a short vignette, Nelson will masterfully capture our shared vision–honoring the heritage of the franchise while delivering something fresh and thrilling for a new generation.' The new vignette also ties into other big franchise developments: Greg Nicotero unveiled a brand-new Jason Voorhees design, Jason is returning to Universal's Halloween Horror Nights for the first time in nearly a decade, and A24 is still deep into developing the highly-anticipated Crystal Lake series. Jason is sharpening the machete for a full-on legacy revival. And Sweet Revenge looks like the first bloody step forward.
Geek Tyrant
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
FRIDAY THE 13TH: Jason Voorhees Gets an Official Redesign for New Movies, Shows, and Games — GeekTyrant
To celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Friday the 13th franchise, Horror Inc. has unveiled a first look at the redesigned slasher icon, and the update strikes a careful balance between the past and the future. The reveal came via Adweek, alongside some long-awaited insight into what's next for the machete-wielding killer across film, television, and gaming. Rob Barsamian, president of Horror, Inc. said: 'We strive to maintain Jason's original essence, while continuing to move toward the future with a defined look and feel that takes Jason into his next chapter.' That 'next chapter' includes a unified brand initiative called the Jason Universe , an expansive plan that aims to resurrect the franchise in multiple formats. Leading the charge is Crystal Lake , a prequel series set to debut on Peacock. But fans can also expect new movies, immersive experiences, and video games on the horizon. FX legend Greg Nicotero ( The Walking Dead ) was brought in to help reimagine Jason's look, which includes the classic hockey mask and machete is firmly in hand, and while Jason's frame is slightly leaner, he's still every bit the silent stalker who's been haunting Camp Crystal Lake for decades. Sheri Conn, chief marketing officer of Horror, Inc. said in a statement: 'We're listening to fans and actively developing a slate under the Jason Universe banner that spans new movies, gaming, immersive experiences, collectibles and more. 'Our film franchise is one of the most enduring horror properties in cinematic history, and we're actively reimagining what the next chapter—and the slasher genre overall—can become.' The prequel series will explore the early days of Camp Crystal Lake, with Linda Cardellini playing Pamela Voorhees. Whether or not we'll see young Jason's tragic 'death' or a full-on slasher rampage by season's end remains to be seen, but the groundwork is clearly being laid for him to return in full force.
