What is the 'Crystal Lake' prequel about?

The 'Crystal Lake' prequel series will explore the backstory of Pamela Voorhees, the iconic slasher villain from the Friday the 13th franchise, played by Linda Cardellini. The show follows Voorhees as a mother who gave up her singing career to raise a special needs child, only to take a dark turn after losing her son.

When will the 'Crystal Lake' prequel be released?

The 'Crystal Lake' prequel series is set to premiere in October 2025, marking the first major Friday the 13th project since the 2009 reboot.

Who is involved in the production of 'Crystal Lake'?

'Crystal Lake' is a collaboration between A24, Peacock, and original Friday the 13th writer Victor Miller. The series is being developed by showrunner Brad Caleb Kane and features a talented cast including Linda Cardellini, William Catlett, Devin Kessler, Cameron Scoggins, and Gwendolyn Sundstrom.

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Pamela Voorhees' Untold Story: 'Crystal Lake' Prequel Dives into Friday the 13th Origins

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Summary

'Crystal Lake' is the first Friday the 13th project since 2009 reboot
Stars Linda Cardellini as iconic Pamela Voorhees
Follows Voorhees' backstory as a mother who gave up singing to raise a special needs child

Pamela Voorhees' Untold Story: 'Crystal Lake' Prequel Dives into Friday the 13th Origins

In October 2025, the Friday the 13th franchise is set to make a comeback with the highly anticipated prequel series 'Crystal Lake.' The show, which comes from showrunner Brad Caleb Kane and A24, will delve into the backstory of the iconic Pamela Voorhees, played by Linda Cardellini.

The series is the first major Friday the 13th project since the 2009 reboot, and it promises to offer a fresh perspective on the franchise's origins. 'Crystal Lake' will follow Voorhees, a mother who gave up a promising singing career to raise a special needs child. However, the story takes a dark turn when Voorhees loses her son, leading her down a path of vengeance.