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

John Carpenter and Boss Team Games Team Up for Two New Halloween Games

Get ready for a double dose of Halloween terror! Boss Team Games, the studio behind the acclaimed Evil Dead: The Game, has announced two new video games based on the iconic Halloween franchise, with the legendary John Carpenter himself lending his creative expertise.

This exciting collaboration, exclusively revealed by IGN, sees Carpenter, a self-described gaming enthusiast, actively participating in the development of at least one of the titles. He's expressed immense excitement about bringing the chilling Michael Myers to life in a new video game format, promising a truly terrifying experience.

Powered by Unreal Engine 5 and developed in partnership with Compass International Pictures and Further Front, these early-stage projects aim to let players relive classic Halloween moments and inhabit the roles of beloved (and feared) franchise characters. Boss Team Games CEO Steve Harris has called the opportunity to work with the Halloween IP and Carpenter a "dream come true," promising a unique and thrilling experience for gamers and horror fans alike. While details are scarce, the anticipation is palpable.

A Sparse Gaming History, a Rich Horror Legacy

The Halloween franchise boasts a rich cinematic history but a relatively limited video game presence. A 1983 Atari 2600 title, now a collector's item, marked the franchise's initial foray into gaming. Since then, Michael Myers has appeared as DLC in various titles, including Dead by Daylight, Call of Duty: Ghosts, and Fortnite.

The announcement of playable "classic characters" strongly suggests both Michael Myers and Laurie Strode will play significant roles in the upcoming games, capitalizing on their decades-long cinematic rivalry.

The Halloween film series, a cornerstone of horror cinema, comprises thirteen films:

⚫︎ 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’ proven horror pedigree, notably demonstrated by the success of Evil Dead: The Game, makes them a perfect fit for this project. Carpenter's involvement is a natural extension of his known love for video games, as evidenced by his past comments on titles like the Dead Space series and others. His passion, combined with Boss Team Games' expertise, promises an authentic and terrifying gaming experience.

Horror fans and gamers alike are eagerly awaiting further details on these highly anticipated titles.