Jason Voorhees returns in a new short-form vignette called “Sweet Revenge.” Friday the 13th fans learned that the project began production this month. The new Jason short will be available to view on both the Jason Universe YouTube channel and Angry Orchard Hard Cider. (The collaboration is just one part of their larger deal to produce new Friday the 13th content.) Filmmaker Mike P. Nelson is the one making the new 45th anniversary short.
“Sweet Revenge” is described as “fans will drop into a chilling weekend in the woods filled with blood-soaked surprises only Jason can deliver.”
Friday 13th LLC’s Marc Toberoff told Variety that he is excited for fans to see this. “Jason has always been a force in pop culture, and the 45th anniversary felt like the perfect moment to do something truly unexpected,” he explains. “Partnering with Horror, Inc. and Angry Orchard, who share our passion, has opened up a new way to engage fans. It’s exciting to see the franchise evolve with such creativity while staying true to what makes Jason iconic.”
“We were beyond excited when Mike Nelson came on board and Angry Orchard sponsored production to help us bring this to life in a wickedly unexpected way,” Horror, Inc. chief marketing officer Sheri Conn added. “Even in a short vignette, Nelson will masterfully capture our shared vision–honoring the heritage of the franchise while delivering something fresh and thrilling for a new generation.”
Friday the 13th short-form vignette “Sweet Revenge” revealed
Horror content continues to pay dividends all around the entertainment landscape. Friday the 13th saw a boost in popularity as a result of all this fresh horror IP. Such a big anniversary was going to warrant some special releases and “Sweet Revenge” would fit the bill. Mike P. Nelson had to share a few quick thoughts about the upcoming short.
“I am so grateful that the team at Horror, Inc. saw something in ‘Sweet Revenge’ and wanted it as a part of the Jason Voorhees story!” Nelson shares. “And to think, 30 years ago, I was trying to secretly watch these movies on VHS when no one was looking. To have the opportunity to write and direct one of these stories is surreal, not to mention having an amazing team led by Chad Villella and Brianna Lee Johnson help me bring it to life! Not only is the vignette a new take on the beloved IP, it is a comforting, gory hug, reminding us why we fell in love with these movies. Much gruesome fun awaits you!”
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