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.
LATEST ARTICLES 29
2026-03
From its very first reveal, many viewers criticized "Game of Thrones: Kingsroad," claiming it looked awful—like a cheap PlayStation 3-era licensed title or a basic mobile port. Still, a few hopeful fans held out for a pleasant surprise, particularly
Author: ThomasReading:2
29
2026-03
Voice actor Samantha Kelly learned her 18-year run voicing Princess Peach and Toad in Super Mario games ended on the day the Nintendo Switch 2 launched — when Mario Kart World dropped without her name in the credits.Kelly may not be a household name,
Author: ThomasReading:1
29
2026-03
Wings of Heroes, the World War II aerial combat title from Ten Square Games, has launched a significant update introducing a new Player vs Environment mode called Total Defence. This addition promises to elevate the game's intensity and entertainment
Author: ThomasReading:1
29
2026-03
Niantic is retiring the Sunkissed Shores event in Pokémon GO on August 25th. It begins at 10:00 a.m. and concludes on August 31st, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. The highlight of this week-long event is the debut of Dondozo, the massive Catfish Pokémon from Pald
Author: ThomasReading:1
