Carpenter Collaborating on Halloween Video Games

John Carpenter's Halloween Games: A Chilling New Beginning

Get ready for a terrifying gaming experience! Boss Team Games, the 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 authentic horror to fans of both the franchise and the gaming world.

A Dream Team Collaboration

In an exclusive interview with IGN, Boss Team Games revealed this exciting partnership. Carpenter, a self-described gaming enthusiast, expressed his eagerness to contribute to a truly frightening Halloween game. The games, currently in early development using Unreal Engine 5, are being produced in conjunction with Compass International Pictures and Further Front. Expect to revisit iconic moments and inhabit classic characters from the film franchise. Boss Team Games CEO, Steve Harris, called the collaboration a "dream come true," promising a unique and thrilling experience.

A Sparse Gaming History, a Rich Cinematic Legacy

The Halloween franchise boasts a rich cinematic history with 13 films, but its video game presence is relatively limited. A 1983 Atari 2600 game exists, but this rare title is now a collector's item. Michael Myers has appeared as DLC in modern games like Dead by Daylight, Call of Duty: Ghosts, and Fortnite, but this marks the first major foray into dedicated Halloween titles.

The announcement hints at playable classic characters, strongly suggesting both Michael Myers and Laurie Strode will be featured, capitalizing on the decades-long dynamic between these two iconic figures.

Here's a list of the Halloween 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)

Horror Expertise Meets Gaming Passion

Boss Team Games' success with Evil Dead: The Game showcases their understanding of the horror genre. Combined with Carpenter's known love for video games (he's mentioned enjoying titles like Dead Space, Fallout 76, and Assassin's Creed Valhalla), this collaboration promises a unique blend of horror expertise and gaming passion.

While details are scarce, the prospect of two new Halloween games developed by this team is enough to send chills down the spines of horror fans and gamers alike. Stay tuned for further updates.