All articles tagged with #friday the 13th
Jason Voorhees is joining Dead by Daylight on June 16, 2026 to celebrate the game’s 10th anniversary, marking a major horror crossover as players wonder whether Crystal Lake will appear and how the licensing issues will be handled; the feature notes Jason will also headline his own standalone game in development, while Illfonic’s Friday the 13th game has ended and Behaviour Interactive recently faced layoffs.
Jason Voorhees is coming to Dead by Daylight as a DLC killer on June 16, reviving a Friday the 13th crossover after the original game’s shutdown and licensing hurdles, expanding a roster that already features other horror icons like Leatherface, Pinhead, and Chucky.
Jason Voorhees is joining Dead by Daylight, debuting June 16, 2026 after a trailer revealed during the game’s 10th anniversary stream; details on his in‑game abilities are still unconfirmed, but the crossover is part of the Jason Universe expansion, with relatedFriday the 13th media like the Crystal Lake series also slated for 2026.
Peacock revealed fall premiere dates for two scripted series: Crystal Lake, a Friday the 13th prequel following Pamela Voorhees (Linda Cardellini) before the events of the original film, debuts Oct. 15, and The Good Daughter, a Karin Slaughter adaptation led by Rose Byrne with Meghann Fahy, Brendan Gleeson and Harper Steele, debuts Nov. 12; both premieres are part of Peacock’s fall slate announced around NBC’s upfronts.
A new short film titled 'Sweet Revenge' revives Jason Voorhees, paying homage to the original 'Friday the 13th' movies with modern gore and nostalgic elements, while introducing a new Jason actor and exploring potential for a full-length sequel.
San Diego Comic-Con 2025 will feature the Jason Universe panel celebrating the 45th anniversary of Friday the 13th, with exclusive previews, giveaways including Jason masks and a lithograph, and insights into upcoming projects like Sweet Revenge and Crystal Lake series. The event will also showcase new collectibles from NECA.
The article explores various superstitions associated with Friday the 13th, including myths about rainbows, Japan's 'earthquake fish,' mock human sacrifices in 18th-century Scotland, sleep paralysis demons, and the ominous deathwatch beetle. These stories highlight how different cultures have historically interpreted natural phenomena and events as omens or supernatural occurrences.
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $670 million, the 8th largest in the game's history, with the next drawing on Friday, December 13. The Nebraska Lottery advises players to gamble responsibly, noting the odds of winning are 1 in 302 million. The largest jackpot was $1.602 billion in August 2023. The Nebraska Lottery has raised over $1 billion for state projects since 1993.
MultiVersus is relaunching next week, and Player First Games has revealed Jason Voorhees as a new fighter. A new video details his full move list, showcasing his powerful and film-referenced attacks. Jason will be playable starting May 28.
The team behind the Friday the 13th: Resurrected mod announced that the project has been canceled due to a copyright infringement claim from Horror, Inc., the rights holder of the Friday the 13th film franchise. The fan project, which aimed to revive the delisted 2017 horror game, received a cease and desist letter and has decided to pursue work on another project. The team expressed disappointment at the situation and emphasized that their intention was not to harm the brand.
Horror Inc. has issued cease and desist orders to the developers of the fan mods "Friday The 13th: The Game – Resurrected" and "Friday The 13th: The Complete Edition." The developers have acknowledged the orders and plan to comply, expressing disappointment but also hinting at potential new projects. This development may align with hints of a new Friday The 13th game being in development, possibly featuring more realistic characters and a different gameplay style.
In celebration of Friday the 13th, this article ranks every movie in the Friday The 13th franchise from worst to best. The list includes the struggles of Friday The 13th Part V: A New Beginning, the disappointing performance of Friday The 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan, the supernatural showdown in Friday The 13th Part VII: The New Blood, the misdirection of Jason Goes To Hell: The Final Friday, the ludicrousness of Jason X, the introduction of the iconic hockey mask in Friday The 13th Part III, the humor and children at the summer camp in Friday The 13th Part VI: Jason Lives, the brutal effectiveness of the 2009 reboot, the emergence of Jason as the killer in Friday The 13th Part 2, the popular face-off in Freddy Vs. Jason, and the seminal 1980 slasher film that started it all, Friday The 13th. The top spot goes to Friday The 13th: The Final Chapter for its impressive gore effects and tense chase sequences.
On Friday the 13th, Mars in Scorpio aligns with retrograde Saturn in Pisces, bringing a wave of divine feminine energy. Originally a celebration of feminine energy, this day invites us to honor the divine feminine within ourselves and the universe. Each zodiac sign can manifest different qualities on this day, such as divine wisdom for Aries, spiritual trust for Taurus, and soul purpose for Gemini. Rituals and affirmations are suggested for each sign to align with the cosmic energy and embrace their divine birthright.
Friday the 13th, a date associated with superstition and fear, has a long history of being considered unlucky in Western culture. However, psychologists argue that few people are truly debilitated by triskaidekaphobia or paraskevidekatriaphobia (fear of the number 13 or Friday the 13th). While the superstition may prime people to notice negative events on this day, studies have shown no significant impact on quality of life outcomes for those born on the 13th or on Friday the 13th. Other cultures have their own unlucky numbers and days, but focusing on positive rituals and beliefs can help create a sense of optimism.
The upcoming game adaptation of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre for PS5 and PS4 is expected to avoid the same fate as Friday the 13th, which is being delisted. The creative director of the game stated that they have been working closely with the sole owner of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre IP, ensuring a smooth process both creatively and legally. The team learned from the experience with Friday the 13th and carefully considered their options before choosing to work on Texas Chainsaw Massacre.