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Voorhees' Mother: The Untold Horror Origin
13 Jul
Summary
- The series explores Pamela Voorhees' grief over Jason's drowning.
- Two strangers investigate Pam's past, sparking terrifying events.
- Cardellini found playing a female slasher unique and challenging.
The upcoming Friday the 13th prequel series, "Crystal Lake," produced by A24 for Peacock, will explore the tragic backstory of Pamela Voorhees. Linda Cardellini portrays Pam, a mother consumed by grief after her son, Jason, drowns in the town lake approximately one year prior to the series' events.
A disturbing chain of events is initiated when two strangers arrive, probing into Pam's past. This investigation leaves the residents of Crystal Lake questioning the true identity and motives of Pam Voorhees.
Cardellini expressed her excitement about portraying a character who, though briefly seen in the original film, significantly shaped the franchise. She noted the rarity of such female slasher roles and the appeal of exploring Pam's potential history.
