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

John Carpenter, the mastermind behind the iconic Halloween franchise, is joining forces with Boss Team Games to develop two new Halloween video games! This exciting collaboration, revealed exclusively through IGN, promises to deliver terrifying experiences for players.

A Nightmare Collaboration

Boss Team Games, celebrated for their work on Evil Dead: The Game, will utilize Unreal Engine 5 to bring these new titles to life. The partnership also includes Compass International Pictures and Further Front. Carpenter, a self-described gaming enthusiast, expressed his eagerness to create a truly frightening game experience, breathing new life into the chilling world of Michael Myers.

The games, currently in early development, will allow players to relive key moments from the films and step into the roles of beloved (and feared) franchise characters. Boss Team Games CEO, Steve Harris, described the opportunity as a dream come true, emphasizing their commitment to a truly unique and thrilling gaming experience. While details remain scarce, the announcement has already sent shivers of anticipation through the horror gaming community.

A Bloody History in Gaming

The Halloween franchise has a surprisingly limited history in video games, with the only official game released in 1983 for the Atari 2600. This rare gem, developed by Wizard Video, is now a highly sought-after collector’s item.

However, Michael Myers has made several notable appearances in more recent games as DLC, notably in Dead by Daylight, Call of Duty: Ghosts, and even Fortnite during Fortnitemares 2023. Given the promise of playing as classic characters, fans speculate that both Michael Myers and Laurie Strode will play prominent roles in the upcoming games, rekindling their decades-long, terrifying conflict.

The Halloween film series, a cornerstone of horror cinema, boasts 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 Masterful Team-Up

Boss Team Games' proven expertise in horror gaming, particularly with the successful Evil Dead: The Game, combined with John Carpenter's passion for video games and horror mastery, ensures a chilling and immersive experience. Carpenter's love for gaming, previously expressed in interviews where he discussed titles like Dead Space, Fallout 76, and Assassin's Creed Valhalla, promises an authentic and terrifying addition to the Halloween franchise.

Fans can expect a truly unforgettable horror gaming experience as these new Halloween games take shape. Stay tuned for further updates!