Friday the 13th Anniversary

In celebration of the 45th anniversary of Friday the 13th, Horror, Inc. drew a packed house at San Diego Comic-Con with a high-energy, standing-room-only Jason Universe panel that delivered updates across film, gaming, merchandise, and more.

Moderated by Mondo’s Peter Santa Maria (@AttackPeter), the panel featured Atomic Monster’s Judson Scott, filmmaker Mike Nelson (Silent Night, Deadly Night; Wrong Turn), as well as Horror, Inc. executives Rob and Robbie Barsamian and CMO Sheri Conn. Attendees were treated to never-before-seen archival photos from the Barsamian family, favorite memories and anecdotes from the original 1980 film, and exclusive first looks at what’s next—including an exclusive SDCC message from Crystal Lake showrunner Brad Caleb Kane from the set of the highly anticipated origin story/prequel series, and a surprise trailer drop for Nelson’s vignette, Sweet Revenge, presented by Angry Orchard.

With exclusive giveaways, a NECA figure preview, and a packed room of devoted fans, the panel marked a bold new chapter for the Friday the 13th franchise.