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“Crystal Lake” Rises in 2024

Crystal Lake (2025)
Adrienne King, Bryan Fuller, Crystal Lake

The “Friday the 13th” prequel series pushes forward! Read the latest information about the new Bryan Fuller project.

After enduring a rocky path paved with legal battles and production delays, “Crystal Lake” is finally setting the stage to bring chilling new tales from the depths of Camp Crystal Lake. The series is spearheaded by Bryan Fuller, known for his darkly inventive narratives in “Hannibal” and “Star Trek: Discovery.” Fuller, along with an impressive team comprising Stephen Dodson and iconic “Scream” writer Kevin Williamson, plans to thread early stories that set the stage for the massacre lore that fans are familiar with.

Victor Miller, the original scribe of the original “Friday the 13th,” triumphed in a significant legal skirmish over the rights to his screenplay, reclaiming the ability to use key elements from the 1980 horror staple. This victory is pivotal for “Crystal Lake,” as it allows the inclusion of Pamela Voorhees and the original settings of the notorious camp. However, fans will note the absence of the adult, masked Jason Voorhees—a figure synonymous with the series but tied up in rights owned by Sean S. Cunningham and Horror Inc.

In an innovative twist, the series will not feature the grown, hockey-masked Jason we’ve come to fear. Instead, the narrative will explore his origins, alongside his mother Pamela, digging deeper into the eerie backstory that led to the infamous curse of Camp Crystal Lake. Bryan Fuller teases the unlimited possibilities of the series, stating to Fangoria, “We can use everything. We can go to Hell, we can go to space. That’s not to say that we will do those things … although if we do go 10 seasons, I will be lobbying hard to go to space.”

Adrienne King’s Return: A Nostalgic Nod to Fans

The prequel series will also see the return of Adrienne King, the original “final girl” from the 1980 film, whose involvement in “Crystal Lake” adds a layer of authenticity and a direct link to the franchise’s beginnings. Her role in the series remains shrouded in mystery, adding an element of intrigue as fans speculate on how she will fit into the prequel’s narrative.

Filming Setbacks and Anticipations

Initially planned for a March 2024 start, the production faced delays due to the industry-wide strikes that began in 2023. Now back on track, the series is expected to begin filming in Summer 2024, with fans eagerly waiting for further casting announcements and storyline teasers.

As “Crystal Lake” prepares to delve into the untold stories of Jason’s early life and the doomed camp that started it all, fans are on the edge of their seats. The series promises a return to the haunting grounds of Crystal Lake with a fresh perspective, ensuring that the terror—and the legend—lives on.

Stay tuned, campers. The darkest secrets of Crystal Lake are about to be unearthed, and you won’t want to miss what lurks beneath the surface.

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