'Halloween' Director John Carpenter to Help Develop Two Games for Franchise

John Carpenter's Halloween Games: A Terrifying New Chapter

Legendary horror director John Carpenter is teaming up with Boss Team Games to develop two new video games based on the iconic Halloween franchise. This exciting collaboration, revealed exclusively by IGN, promises to deliver a truly terrifying gaming experience.

A Dream Collaboration

Boss Team Games, creators of the acclaimed Evil Dead: The Game, will leverage Unreal Engine 5 to bring these new titles to life. The partnership also includes Compass International Pictures and Further Front. John Carpenter, director of the original 1978 Halloween, expressed his personal excitement about the project, highlighting his passion for video games and his goal of creating an authentically frightening experience for players. The games, still in early development, will allow players to "relive moments from the film" and inhabit the roles of classic Halloween characters. Boss Team Games CEO Steve Harris called the collaboration a "dream come true."

A Sparse Gaming History, a Rich Cinematic Legacy

The Halloween franchise has a relatively limited history in the gaming world, with only a 1983 Atari 2600 title to its name. However, Michael Myers has appeared as a DLC character in several modern games, including Dead by Daylight, Call of Duty: Ghosts, and Fortnite. The upcoming games may feature both Michael Myers and Laurie Strode, given the developers' statement about playing as classic characters.

The Halloween film series, spanning thirteen installments since 1978, is a cornerstone of horror cinema. The films include:

• 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 Perfect Match of Talent and Passion

Boss Team Games’ proven expertise in horror gaming, demonstrated by the success of Evil Dead: The Game, makes them ideal partners for this project. John Carpenter’s known love for video games, evident in past interviews where he discussed titles like Dead Space, Fallout 76, and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, ensures a passionate and authentic approach to the Halloween games.

With this collaboration, fans can anticipate a truly immersive and terrifying experience. Further details are eagerly awaited.