It’s a spine-tingling revelation for horror fans: a new“Friday the 13th”film might be on its way! Franchise co-creator Sean Cunningham has confirmed that he’s ready to bring Jason Voorhees back to life, with a treatment for an“old school”slasher flick already written. This news comes after years of rights issues that had kept fans waiting with bated breath.
The stars seem to be aligning now that Warner Bros. and Paramount are merging, potentially smoothing out the complex studio rights that have complicated any film projects in recent years. Cunningham expressed optimism about the film’s progression, especially with the merging of the two powerhouse studios on the horizon.
Though he won’t be writing the script himself, Cunningham is ready to be a cheerleader for the project and plans to take on an executive producer role. Until we see Jason’s iconic mask slashing across our screens again, fans can look forward to the upcoming prequel series“Crystal Lake,”set to premiere this year. Who knew the wait for more murderous mayhem would have a silver lining?
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