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

John Carpenter's Halloween Games: A Chilling Collaboration

Boss Team Games, renowned for Evil Dead: The Game, is crafting two new Halloween-themed horror games with the involvement of the legendary John Carpenter himself. This exciting collaboration promises a terrifying gaming experience for fans of the franchise.

A Dream Collaboration

In an exclusive interview with IGN, Boss Team Games announced the development of two new Halloween games, powered by Unreal Engine 5, in partnership with Compass International Pictures and Further Front. The involvement of John Carpenter, director of the original 1978 Halloween, adds a significant layer of authenticity. Carpenter, a passionate gamer, expressed his excitement about bringing the terrifying Michael Myers to life in a video game, aiming for a truly frightening player experience. The games will allow players to "relive moments from the film" and embody iconic characters. Boss Team Games CEO Steve Harris described the collaboration as a "dream come true."

While specifics are scarce, the announcement has ignited considerable anticipation among fans.

Halloween's Gaming History

The Halloween franchise, a cornerstone of horror cinema, has a surprisingly limited video game history. A 1983 Atari 2600 title is the only official game, a rare collectible today. Michael Myers, however, has appeared in various modern games as DLC, notably in Dead by Daylight, Call of Duty: Ghosts, and Fortnite.

The statement about playing as "classic characters" strongly suggests the inclusion of both Michael Myers and Laurie Strode, the franchise's enduring protagonist, mirroring the iconic conflict that defines the series.

The Halloween film series (1978-2022) encompasses thirteen films, solidifying its place in horror history:

• 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)

Experience and Passion

Boss Team Games' expertise is evident in the success of Evil Dead: The Game, a critically acclaimed adaptation. Carpenter's passion for gaming, as evidenced by his past interviews mentioning titles like Dead Space, Fallout 76, and Assassin's Creed Valhalla, further strengthens the promise of these new Halloween games.

The collaboration between a horror master and a talented game developer promises a truly immersive and terrifying experience for players. Fans eagerly await further details.