While this is supposedly just at the pitch stage, a recent report suggests that the next Friday the 13th film may be going with a "found footage" format.
According to Shock Till You Drop, there are internal development talks about re-tooling the next Friday the 13th sequel/reboot to work as a "found footage" film. They have also confirmed with Brad Fuller of Platinum Dunes that there is no movement on the previous planned sequel to the 2009 remake.
During the last couple of weeks there have been rumors that one of the major slasher franchises was considering taking the "found footage" route, and we wouldn't be surprised if there are similar talks going on for other popular franchises. Given the success and low risk of the format, we know it's attractive for studios, but jumping onto the latest fad doesn't mean instant success, as we just saw from the release of Apollo 18.
Keep in mind that this isn't a done deal. We just wanted to let Friday the 13th fans know about the latest news regarding their favorite franchise. In order for any kind of sequel to move forward, Paramount, Platinum Dunes, New Line and Sean Cunningham all have to agree on the approach.
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Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
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