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

Two New Halloween Games in Development, Featuring John Carpenter

Boss Team Games, celebrated for Evil Dead: The Game, is creating two new Halloween-themed horror games with the involvement of John Carpenter, the iconic director of the original 1978 Halloween film. This collaboration, exclusively revealed by IGN, marks a significant event for both gaming and horror enthusiasts. Carpenter, a self-described gaming aficionado, expressed keen interest in bringing the chilling world of Michael Myers to life in a video game, promising a truly terrifying player experience.

Developed with Compass International Pictures and Further Front, utilizing Unreal Engine 5, these early-stage projects will allow players to "relive moments from the film" and assume the roles of iconic franchise characters. Boss Team Games CEO Steve Harris described the collaboration with Carpenter and the opportunity to work with characters like Michael Myers as a "dream come true," emphasizing their commitment to a unique and thrilling gaming experience. While specifics remain scarce, anticipation is high.

A Sparse Gaming History for a Horror Giant

The Halloween franchise, a cornerstone of horror cinema, has a surprisingly limited video game presence. The only official game, released in 1983 for the Atari 2600 by Wizard Video, cast players as a babysitter protecting children from Michael Myers. This rarity, alongside Wizard's Texas Chainsaw Massacre game, has become a sought-after collector's item.

Michael Myers has appeared in several modern games as DLC, most notably in Dead by Daylight, Call of Duty: Ghosts, and Fortnite's 2023 Fortnitemares event. Given the confirmed ability to "play as classic characters," the upcoming games may prominently feature both Myers and Laurie Strode, the franchise's enduring protagonist, capitalizing on their decades-long cinematic rivalry.

The Halloween film series, 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)

Horror Expertise Meets Gaming Passion

Boss Team Games' expertise in horror games is evident in the success of Evil Dead: The Game, developed with Saber Interactive. Its accurate portrayal of the Evil Dead franchise resulted in multiple editions, including a Game of the Year release.

Carpenter's involvement is unsurprising, considering his known love for video games. A 2022 interview with The AV Club revealed his admiration for Dead Space, even expressing interest in directing a film adaptation. He also enjoys titles like Fallout 76, Borderlands, Horizon: Forbidden West, and Assassin's Creed Valhalla. His gaming passion combined with his horror expertise promises an authentic and thrilling Halloween gaming experience.

Fans of both the Halloween franchise and horror games eagerly anticipate these upcoming titles, promising a chilling and immersive gaming experience.