John Carpenter and Boss Team Games Team Up for Two New Halloween Games
John Carpenter, the legendary director of the original Halloween (1978), is lending his expertise to two new video games based on the iconic horror franchise. This exciting collaboration, revealed exclusively by IGN, sees Boss Team Games (creators of the acclaimed Evil Dead: The Game) at the helm, developing these titles in partnership with Compass International Pictures and Further Front. The games, currently in early development and powered by Unreal Engine 5, aim to let players experience pivotal moments from the films and inhabit the roles of beloved (and feared) characters.
Boss Team Games CEO Steve Harris called the opportunity to work with the Halloween franchise and Carpenter himself a dream come true, promising a unique and thrilling experience for gamers and horror enthusiasts. While details are scarce, the anticipation is palpable.
A Sparse History of Halloween in Gaming
The Halloween franchise, a cornerstone of horror cinema, has a surprisingly limited video game history. The only official game, a 1983 Atari 2600 title by Wizard Video, is now a highly sought-after collector's item. Michael Myers, the franchise’s iconic killer, has appeared as DLC in several modern games, including Dead by Daylight, Call of Duty: Ghosts, and Fortnite.
The upcoming games' promise of playable classic characters strongly suggests the inclusion of both Michael Myers and Laurie Strode, the franchise’s enduring protagonist. This classic confrontation, a hallmark of the films, is sure to translate into compelling gameplay.
The Halloween Film Franchise: A Quick Look
The Halloween franchise, spanning thirteen films since 1978, includes:
- Halloween (1978)
- Halloween II (1981)
- Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)
- Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)
- Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)
- Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)
- Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)
- Halloween: Resurrection (2002)
- Halloween (2007)
- Halloween (2018)
- Halloween Kills (2021)
- Halloween Ends (2022)
A Match Made in Horror Heaven: Boss Team Games and John Carpenter
Boss Team Games' success with Evil Dead: The Game showcases their expertise in creating authentic and engaging horror experiences. John Carpenter's passion for gaming, evident in past interviews where he's discussed his enjoyment of titles like Dead Space, Fallout 76, and Assassin's Creed Valhalla, further solidifies the potential for these new Halloween games to be truly exceptional.
The collaboration promises a terrifyingly immersive experience, and fans are eagerly awaiting further details on these highly anticipated titles.
