It’s been a dark time to be aFriday the 13thfan. However, with the legal battle between directorSean S. Cunninghamand writerVictor Millerfinally wrapping up, there’s been some much-needed light at the end of the tunnel forJason Voorhees. There’s already a new Peacock prequel seriesCrystal Lakeon the way anda film from Cunninghamin the early stages of development. Now there also appears to be a newFriday the 13thvideo coming and franchise composerHarry Manfrediniis returning to score the project.
This comes exclusively fromRelyOnHorrorwho interviewed Manfredini during a recent Crystal Lake reunion event in Blairstown, NJ on the campsite where the original film was shot. The main topic of conversation was the composer’s involvement in 2017’s critical acclaimed horror treatFriday the 13th: The Game. This was an extremely fun asymmetrical multiplayer experience where players had to attempt to survive a night at Camp Crystal Lake and one lucky player got to take control of Jason himself. During their conversation Manfredini would reveal that a new unannouncedFriday the 13thgame is in development, but it’s not going to be a sequel to the 2017 game and is being made by different developers. This new game would feature “more realistic looking” character models and won’t be an asymmetrical multiplayer game. Manfredini couldn’t reveal what kind of style the game would take on, whether it will be a single player focused experience or a different form of multiplayer, but just knowing anotherFridaygame is on the way should be enough to get fans of thisslasher seriesexcited. It also makes sense that Gun Interactive wouldn’t be returning for this latest game since they’re currently hard at work making their next horror game based onThe Texas Chain Saw Massacre.
The Legacy ofFriday the 13th
WhileHalloweenandA Nightmare on Elm Streetarguably have had more enduring legacies, there’s no horror franchise as popular asFriday the 13th. What Michael Myers and Leatherface set up in the 70s, Jason made mainstream and cool in the 80s. Whether it be this slasher’s summer aesthetic, memorable looking villain, orbrutal kills, no one slayed it like Jason. That also has a lot to do with Manfredini’s music which is just as iconic as the franchise’s gory madness.
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What’s Next ForFriday the 13th?
There hasn’t been a film in the franchise since theunderrated2009 remake thanks to the previously mentioned lawsuit, but this blood-soaked slasher has stayed pop culture relevant due to the 2017 game and the passion of its fanbase. It finally looks likeFriday the 13this finally turning a corner with the new Peacock series expected to release in2024. While horror fans wait to find out more about this upcoming game, you can stream the originalFriday the 13thon Paramount+. The trailer can be viewed down below.
