What better day for this news to break?
After years of speculation, legal wrangling and false starts, word came down this morning that a new FRIDAY THE 13TH film—the 13th in the series—is heading for theaters. The Barsamian family, part of the team behind the original movies, are financing and producing the project, with CatchLight Studios as a production partner and Cineverse handling North American distribution, including theatrical. Steve Miner, who directed PART 2 and PART III (pictured above), takes the helm, working from a script by David Fliegel. Story details have yet to be revealed.
“When I put the hockey mask on Jason for FRIDAY THE 13TH PART III, I knew it would create a truly scary image that would work for that movie,” Miner says. “I had no idea that it would live on as one of the most iconic symbols in horror films. I’m thrilled to come back and continue the legacy.”
“For generations of fans, Jason’s identity is inseparable from the creative choices Steve Miner brought to the screen,” says Robbie Barsamian, Executive Vice President of Horror, Inc. “Reuniting with Steve under a fully independent model allows us the creative control to honor what makes Jason the greatest slasher of all time and deliver the definitive theatrical event that today’s audiences expect.”
“Jason is one of the most recognizable figures in cinema history,” says Chris McGurk, Chairman and CEO of Cineverse. “We have a proven track record of empowering uncompromising genre filmmaking and connecting it directly with passionate audiences, and are honored to be a part of bringing Jason back to theaters where he belongs.”
“Bringing an icon like Jason back to the screen requires dedication to craft and a deep respect for the fandom,” says Jeanette Volturno, Co-Founder of Catchlight Studios. “We’re excited to collaborate with Steve and Robbie to create a practically-shot film that is relentless, cinematic and terrifying.” Stay tuned for further details!
