It has been an extended, very long time since horror followers have been handled to new media that includes Jason Voorhees killing younger individuals close to a lake. Even “Friday the thirteenth: The Recreation” was shut down final 12 months. However in the end, the parents at Horror Inc. and the just lately launched Jason Universe are amending the state of affairs. Whereas we’re not getting a brand new function movie simply but, an official brief titled “Candy Revenge” is dropping on-line subsequent week. On prime of that, we now know who’s taking part in Jason within the so-called vignette.
In keeping with Bloody Disgusting, Guinness World Report holder and stunt man Schuyler White will painting the machete-wielding assassin behind the masks in “Candy Revenge.” Directed by Mike P. Nelson (“Unsuitable Flip”), the forthcoming brief is 13 minutes lengthy and, because the trailer beneath signifies, it’ll ship some traditional “Friday the thirteenth” thrills. That stated, particular plot particulars are being stored underneath wraps in the interim.
As for White, his Hollywood stunt work consists of films comparable to “Hang-out” and “V/H/S/85.” He is additionally dealt with particular results on horror films like “Do not Breathe 2” and the upcoming “Shelby Oaks.” So, he is obtained the horror bonafides, the physique, and the stunt expertise to drag it off. Certainly, he looks like a rattling high-quality match for the function.
The final actor to formally carry Jason to life on display was Derek Mears in 2009’s “Friday the thirteenth” remake, which took in $91.5 million on the field workplace and was an enormous success. Although a sequel was deliberate (one which doubtless would have seen Mears return as Mr. Voorhees), the franchise subsequently discovered itself snarled in a messy, boat load of authorized bother, which has held up absolutely anything with this beloved slasher icon for the final decade and alter. Slowly however absolutely, nonetheless, that has been altering, as evidenced by this brief’s existence.
Friday the thirteenth is lastly discovering new life – slowly
With out entering into the nitty gritty of all of it, the “Friday the thirteenth” rights have been caught up in an disagreeable authorized battle between unique “Friday the thirteenth” screenwriter Victor Miller and director Sean S. Cunningham. The pair’s 1980 slasher traditional options Pamela Voorhees, Jason’s mother, because the killer, with Jason solely showing briefly as a younger boy because the grown-up, hockey masks carrying Jason did not turn out to be an element till the sequels. So, when Miller obtained the rights to the unique screenplay, he obtained the “Friday the thirteenth” identify and all of these parts, however not the grownup Jason.
That is why getting a brand new film made has been such a nightmare, because the rights have basically been cut up up between Miller and Cunningham. Be that as it could, issues are lastly altering. A24 and Peacock are actually shifting ahead with a “Crystal Lake” TV present, which can basically be a prequel sequence. Thoughts you, that present has confronted troubles of its personal, with unique showrunner Bryan Fuller departing after an excessive amount of growth.
Apart from the brief, the parents at Jason Universe have promised a lot, together with new merchandise, experiences, video games, and extra. As for a brand new film? On the 2025 San Diego Comedian-Con, Horror Inc. Vice President Robbie Barsamian did present hope on that entrance, stating (by way of Bloody Disgusting), “I can let you know {that a} new sequel film and new sequel recreation are on the prime of our listing. It is the place most of our power’s going proper now. And I can let you know lastly we’re ready to ship on that.”
What that may appear to be or after we’ll truly see it’s anybody’s guess. Nonetheless, issues are lastly occurring a full 16 years after Jason Voorhees final graced the silver display. For what it is price, Nelson can also be directing the upcoming “Silent Night time, Lethal Night time” movie reboot, so he is likely to be a great candidate for Jason’s subsequent film, particularly if this brief goes over nicely.
“Candy Revenge” will premiere on YouTube on August 13, 2025. Those that dwell in New York can attend an in-person premiere sponsored by Offended Orchard by signing up on the Eventbrite web page proper right here.
