Final 12 months, the Friday the thirteenth franchise rights holders at Horror Inc. introduced that they have been launching the Jason Universe, which might embody “new Friday the 13th activations that will span a wide range of platforms from entertainment, games, immersive experiences, merchandise and more to be announced @JasonUniverse13 on social media or by visiting the official Jason Universe website.” That’s how we acquired the 15 minute quick movie referred to as Candy Revenge, which was launched via the Jason Universe YouTube channel and thru a website hosted by Indignant Orchard Exhausting Cider again in August – and the franchise will proceed increasing quickly. Not solely are the rights holders collaborating with A24 and the Peacock streaming service on the upcoming prequel sequence Crystal Lake, however they’ve additionally confirmed that they’re actively engaged on a brand new function movie sequel and a brand new online game, and so they’ve mentioned that Jason Voorhees will “return in other unexpected ways.” Right here’s a type of sudden methods: Jason and fellow style icons Chucky and the Predator will probably be becoming a member of the first-person-shooter video games Black Ops 6 and Name of Obligation: Warzone as a part of “The Haunting,” the annual Name of Obligation Halloween occasion. This 12 months’s occasion begins October 9th.
You’ll be able to watch Chucky, the Predator, and Jason (sporting the Jason Universe redesign look) tear folks up within the trailer for the Haunting occasion, but it surely’s age restricted, so you need to watch it on YouTube.
I’ve by no means performed a single minute of any Name of Obligation online game, however this Jason / Predator / Chucky trailer has me wishing I had these video games so I might take part on this Haunting motion. It’s additionally fairly cool that the primary look of Jason within the trailer is a nod to an superior second in Jason Lives: Friday the thirteenth Half VI, the film that acquired me into horror within the first place.
Do you prefer it movie icons cross over into video video games, and can you be enjoying Black Ops 6 and/or Name of Obligation: Warzone throughout this Haunting occasion so you may cross paths with Jason, Chucky, and the Predator? Tell us by leaving a remark beneath.
