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'Friday the 13th' Series Explores Pamela Voorhees' Dark Past
10 Dec
Summary
- New 'Friday the 13th' series, Crystal Lake, will be a psychological thriller.
- The show centers on Pamela Voorhees, Jason's mother, in the 1970s.
- Linda Cardellini stars as Pamela, promising a shocking performance.
A new series set in the world of 'Friday the 13th,' titled Crystal Lake, is currently in development for Peacock. This prequel aims to explore the backstory of the infamous horror franchise, shifting focus to Pamela Voorhees, Jason's mother, who was the killer in the original film. The series is envisioned as a psychological thriller steeped in the atmosphere of the paranoid 1970s, reflecting the era's societal anxieties and themes.
Creator Brad Caleb Kane, who previously worked on HBO's 'It: Welcome to Derry,' is spearheading this project. He intends to weave the narrative around the themes prevalent in the 1970s, such as mistrust of institutions and the burgeoning women's liberation movement. While promising plenty of the franchise's signature gore and inventive kill sequences, Kane emphasizes that these elements will serve the character development and thematic depth of the show.
Three-time Emmy nominee Linda Cardellini is set to star as Pamela Voorhees, with Kane hinting that her performance will be a revelation. The cast also includes William Catlett, Devin Kessler, Cameron Scoggins, and Gwendolyn Sundstrom in other roles. The series promises to offer a fresh perspective on the 'Friday the 13th' lore, focusing on the motivations and era that shaped the Voorhees family's dark legacy.
