Crystal Lake is finally moving forward following a legal battle over production rights.
The legal battle was between producer Sean Cunningham and screenwriter Victor Miller, both of whom claimed to own the rights to Friday the 13th, reported Collider.
Victor Miller and his attorney Marc Toberoff won the US rights to the original film’s screenplay, following the protracted battle.
So, somehow this has been sorted out, which seems to be a rarity in the world of rights claims!
Crystal Lake
The series is a team-up between streaming service Peacock and new modern horror creators, A24.
Joining Stephen Dodson as executive producer is Victor Miller, who wrote the original Friday the 13th film.
As we know Friday the 13th is a famous horror film franchise that has been a staple in the horror genre for several decades.
The series primarily revolves around the character Jason Voorhees, a masked killer who haunts the fictional Camp Crystal Lake and its surroundings.
The first in the 12 film franchise premiered in 1980 and was a huge box office hit, grossing $59.8 million worldwide.
Friday 13th History
Here is a list of some of the main films in the “Friday the 13th” series:
“Friday the 13th” (1980): Directed by Sean S. Cunningham, this is the film that started it all. It introduces Jason Voorhees’s mother, Pamela Voorhees, as the killer seeking revenge for her son’s drowning. The film’s success led to the creation of a franchise.
“Friday the 13th Part 2” (1981): Jason Voorhees himself takes on the role of the killer in this sequel. He begins his iconic reign of terror in this film.
“Friday the 13th Part III” (1982): This installment introduces Jason’s signature hockey mask, which has become an iconic symbol of the franchise. It is also notable for being in 3D.
“Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter” (1984): Despite the subtitle, this was not the final film in the series. It continues the story of Jason Voorhees and introduces Tommy Jarvis, a character who plays a significant role in later films.
“Friday the 13th: A New Beginning” (1985): This film explores the aftermath of Jason’s apparent death and features copycat killings. Tommy Jarvis returns as a character dealing with trauma from his past encounters with Jason.
“Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives” (1986): This installment brings Jason back to life through supernatural means and features a more humorous tone compared to earlier films.
“Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood” (1988): Jason faces off against a telekinetic young woman in this film, adding a unique twist to the series.
“Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan” (1989): Jason leaves Crystal Lake and ends up in New York City, where he continues his killing spree.
“Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday” (1993): This film introduces a different twist to the series, involving a body-switching storyline and exploring the mythology of Jason Voorhees.
“Jason X” (2001): Jason is cryogenically frozen and awakens in the distant future, leading to a killing spree on a spaceship.
“Freddy vs. Jason” (2003): This crossover film pits Jason Voorhees against Freddy Krueger from the “A Nightmare on Elm Street” series.
“Friday the 13th” (2009): A reboot of the series, this film takes elements from the earlier movies and reimagines them for a new generation.
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