It has been a protracted, 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 yr. However in the end, the oldsters at Horror Inc. and the not too long ago launched Jason Universe are amending the scenario. Whereas we’re not getting a brand new characteristic movie simply but, an official short titled “Sweet Revenge” is dropping online next week. On high of that, we now know who’s enjoying Jason within the so-called vignette.
Based on 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 quick is 13 minutes lengthy and, because the trailer under signifies, it is going to ship some traditional “Friday the thirteenth” thrills. That stated, particular plot particulars are being stored beneath wraps in the interim.
As for White, his Hollywood stunt work consists of motion pictures equivalent to “Hang-out” and “V/H/S/85.” He is additionally dealt with particular results on horror motion pictures like “Do not Breathe 2” and the upcoming “Shelby Oaks.” So, he is received the horror bonafides, the physique, and the stunt expertise to drag it off. Certainly, he looks like a rattling positive match for the function.
The final actor to formally deliver Jason to life on display screen was Derek Mears in 2009’s “Friday the 13th” remake, which took in $91.5 million at the box office and was an enormous success. Although a sequel was deliberate (one which possible would have seen Mears return as Mr. Voorhees), the franchise subsequently discovered itself twisted up 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, nevertheless, that has been altering, as evidenced by this quick’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 13th” rights have been caught up in an unpleasant legal battle between authentic “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 sporting Jason did not turn into an element till the sequels. So, when Miller received the rights to the unique screenplay, he received 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 might, issues are lastly altering. A24 and Peacock are now moving forward with a “Crystal Lake” TV show, which is able to basically be a prequel sequence. Thoughts you, that present has confronted troubles of its personal, with authentic showrunner Bryan Fuller departing after an excessive amount of improvement.
Except for the quick, the oldsters 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 (through Bloody Disgusting), “I can inform you {that a} new sequel film and new sequel sport are on the high of our checklist. It is the place most of our power’s going proper now. And I can inform you lastly we’re ready to ship on that.”
What that may appear like or after we’ll really see it’s anybody’s guess. Nonetheless, issues are lastly taking place a full 16 years after Jason Voorhees final graced the silver display screen. For what it is price, Nelson is also directing the upcoming “Silent Night, Deadly Night” film reboot, so he may be a superb candidate for Jason’s subsequent film, particularly if this quick goes over effectively.
“Candy Revenge” will premiere on YouTube on August 13, 2025. Those that reside in New York can attend an in-person premiere sponsored by Indignant Orchard by signing up on the Eventbrite page right here.
