John Carpenter to Develop Two New Halloween Games
Boss Team Games, renowned for Evil Dead: The Game, is creating two new Halloween video games with the involvement of John Carpenter, director of the original 1978 Halloween film. This collaboration, exclusively revealed by IGN, marks a significant event for horror gaming fans.
Carpenter, a self-described avid gamer, expressed his excitement about bringing Michael Myers to a new gaming generation. He aims to craft a genuinely terrifying experience. Developed using Unreal Engine 5, in partnership with Compass International Pictures and Further Front, these early-stage projects promise to let players "relive moments from the film" and inhabit iconic franchise characters. Boss Team Games CEO Steve Harris called the opportunity a "dream come true."
While specifics remain scarce, the announcement has ignited considerable excitement.
A Sparse Gaming History, a Rich Horror Legacy
The Halloween franchise boasts a rich cinematic history but a relatively limited video game presence. The only official game, a 1983 Atari 2600 release by Wizard Video, is now a collector's item. Michael Myers has appeared in modern games as DLC, notably in Dead by Daylight, Call of Duty: Ghosts, and Fortnite.
The mention of playing as "classic characters" suggests the potential for both Michael Myers and Laurie Strode to feature prominently, mirroring the enduring conflict that defines the franchise.
The Halloween film series, a horror cornerstone, comprises thirteen films:
Horror Expertise Meets Gaming Passion
Boss Team Games' success with Evil Dead: The Game (developed with Saber Interactive) demonstrates their horror game expertise. Carpenter's gaming passion, evident in past interviews where he discussed his enjoyment of titles like Dead Space, Fallout 76, Borderlands, Horizon: Forbidden West, and Assassin's Creed Valhalla, makes his involvement a perfect fit.
The upcoming Halloween games promise a chilling and immersive experience for both longtime fans and newcomers.
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