New horror projects announced for Crystal Lake and The Exorcist franchises

New developments in the horror genre include a prequel series to the Friday the 13th franchise titled ‘Crystal Lake’. Set in the 1970s, the series will explore the origins of the Camp Crystal Lake terror, focusing on Pamela Voorhees as a grieving mother following the drowning of her son, Jason. The cast features Linda Cardellini as Pamela Voorhees and Callum Vinson as young Jason Voorhees.

Additionally, a new film in The Exorcist franchise, titled ‘The Exorcist: Martyrs’, has released its trailer. Directed by Mike Flanagan, the film is described as a standalone movie with franchise ties, aiming to provide a fresh direction for the long-running series produced by Universal and Morgan Creek Entertainment.