Today is November 13th, a Friday. It is Friday, the 13th. That makes it quite clever how it was announced, today, that, "Friday the 13th," will be returning to theaters in 2027! I swear, we got nearly two decades with almost nothing relating to the franchise, then in 2026 we got the long-gestating, "Crystal Lake," show, and now this? If you're a fan of the Voorhees family, this is a busy year! As of now, the film is titled, "Jason Un1v3rse," if you write it with the artistic flourish that denotes how this is the 13th, "Friday the 13th,"-related film to be made, if you count, "Freddy vs. Jason," and a forgettable reboot attempt in 2009.
Steve Miner directed the second and third films in the original franchise. "Part II," is really good and, "Part III," is pretty mediocre, besides being the flick that introduced the hockey mask that is now synonymous with the brand. David Fliegel is writing the script, and if that name doesn't ring a bell, it is because I honestly struggled to find much he's done. A new/emerging talent can do wonders for an established enterprise...or be a mess, so I'll remain cautiously optimistic. Besides a name, director, and screenwriter, not much has been announced. I imagine as we proceed into the new year, more will be revealed!
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