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

John Carpenter's Halloween Games: A New Chapter of Terror

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

A Dream Collaboration

In an exclusive with IGN, Boss Team Games revealed their partnership with John Carpenter and Compass International Pictures/Further Front to create these Unreal Engine 5 powered titles. Carpenter, a self-described gaming enthusiast, expressed his excitement about bringing the terrifying Michael Myers to a new generation of gamers, promising a truly frightening experience. The games, still in early development, will allow players to relive classic moments and play as beloved characters from the film series. Boss Team Games CEO Steve Harris called the collaboration a "dream come true."

A Sparse Gaming History, a Rich Cinematic Legacy

While the Halloween franchise has a rich cinematic history spanning 13 films (from the 1978 original to Halloween Ends), its video game presence has been relatively limited. A 1983 Atari 2600 title exists, but it’s now a collector’s item. Michael Myers has appeared as DLC in games like Dead by Daylight, Call of Duty: Ghosts, and Fortnite, but dedicated Halloween games have been few and far between. The upcoming games suggest the possibility of playing as both Michael Myers and Laurie Strode, a dynamic that has defined the franchise.

The Halloween film series includes:

• 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 Master of Horror Meets a Master of Games

Boss Team Games' proven success with Evil Dead: The Game demonstrates their ability to capture the essence of a beloved horror franchise. Carpenter’s passion for gaming, evident in past interviews where he’s discussed his love for titles like Dead Space, Fallout 76, and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, ensures a unique and authentic approach to these new Halloween games.

Expect a chilling and immersive experience when these new Halloween games launch. More details are eagerly awaited by fans.