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February 10: Sean S. Cunningham talks new FRIDAY THE 13TH
New Line Cinema is moving forward with their FRIDAY THE 13TH remake (not a prequel or sequel, as reported elsewhere), with an eye to release their return to Camp Crystal Lake on Friday, October 13, 2006. Speaking exclusively to Fango, series creator and director of the original FRIDAY THE 13TH Sean S. Cunningham confirms, “New Line is aggressively pursuing a new film.” As for who is slated to take the directorial reins, Cunningham says, “I’m flattered that [New Line] is interested, but I’m not really involved, at least not at this point.”
Speaking on the popularity of the FRIDAY THE 13TH series, the director, weighs in. “FRIDAY THE 13TH has been dependable blue-collar horror,” he says. “Jason is comfortable in his own skin, and the movies have been unapologetic. These elements taken together help explain its longevity.” Of course, Jason only had a bit part in the 1980 FRIDAY, leaving the carnage up to dear old Mom (Betsy Palmer). The redux will substantially expand on his character and backstory.
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