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

John Carpenter's Halloween Games: A Terrifying New Chapter

Get ready for a chilling new experience! Boss Team Games, creators of the acclaimed Evil Dead: The Game, are developing two new Halloween games, with the legendary John Carpenter himself lending his expertise. This collaboration promises to deliver a truly terrifying gaming experience.

A Dream Collaboration

In an exclusive with IGN, Boss Team Games revealed their partnership with Compass International Pictures and Further Front to create two new Halloween titles. Carpenter, a self-described gaming enthusiast, expressed his excitement about bringing Michael Myers to life in a video game, aiming to craft a truly terrifying experience. The games, built using Unreal Engine 5, are still in early development but will allow players to "relive moments from the film" and play as iconic characters. Boss Team Games CEO Steve Harris called the collaboration a "dream come true."

A Limited but Storied Gaming History

While the Halloween franchise boasts a rich cinematic history, its video game presence has been relatively limited. A 1983 Atari 2600 game exists, a rare collector's item today, but this is largely it. Michael Myers has appeared as DLC in games like Dead by Daylight, Call of Duty: Ghosts, and Fortnite, but dedicated Halloween games have been few and far between.

The announcement mentions players taking on the roles of classic characters. This strongly suggests both Michael Myers and Laurie Strode will play significant roles, a dynamic certain to thrill long-time fans.

The Halloween film series (1978-2022) spans thirteen films, cementing 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)

Horror Expertise Meets Gaming Passion

Boss Team Games' proven success with Evil Dead: The Game demonstrates their capability to deliver a faithful and thrilling horror experience. John Carpenter's passion for gaming, previously evidenced by his comments on titles like Dead Space, Fallout 76, and others, ensures this project will be approached with both horror expertise and a genuine understanding of the gaming world.

The upcoming Halloween games promise a truly immersive and terrifying experience. Stay tuned for more details as development progresses.