Horror Icon Carpenter Teams Up for 'Halloween' Games

John Carpenter's Halloween Games: A Terrifying New Chapter

Get ready for a double dose of Halloween horror! Boss Team Games, the creators of the acclaimed Evil Dead: The Game, have announced two new games based on the iconic Halloween franchise, and legendary director John Carpenter himself is lending his expertise.

A Collaboration of Horror Masters

In an exclusive with IGN, Boss Team Games revealed their partnership with John Carpenter and other collaborators including Compass International Pictures and Further Front. Carpenter, a self-declared gaming enthusiast, expressed his excitement about bringing the terrifying Michael Myers to a new generation of gamers, promising a truly frightening experience. The games, built using Unreal Engine 5, are in early development but will allow players to “relive moments from the film” and inhabit the roles of classic characters. Boss Team Games CEO Steve Harris called the collaboration a “dream come true.”

Halloween's Gaming Legacy

While the Halloween franchise boasts a rich cinematic history, its gaming presence has been relatively sparse. A 1983 Atari 2600 title remains a rare collectible. Michael Myers has appeared as DLC in several modern games, including Dead by Daylight, Call of Duty: Ghosts, and Fortnite, but these new titles mark a significant expansion into the gaming world.

The announcement hints at playable versions of both Michael Myers and Laurie Strode, the franchise's enduring protagonist, promising a fresh take on their decades-long conflict.

The Halloween film series (1978-2022) comprises thirteen films, firmly establishing its place in horror cinema:

• 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 Team Built for Terror

Boss Team Games' success with Evil Dead: The Game, a critically acclaimed adaptation of the Evil Dead franchise, demonstrates their expertise in creating immersive horror experiences. John Carpenter’s passion for gaming, evident in past interviews where he discussed his love for titles like Dead Space, Fallout 76, and Assassin's Creed Valhalla, further strengthens the promise of these upcoming Halloween games.

These new Halloween games promise a truly terrifying and authentic experience, blending the iconic horror of the franchise with the expertise of a top-tier development team and the creative vision of a horror legend. Stay tuned for more details!