Brad Caleb Kane On Making 'Crystal Lake' A "Small Town Show" In Same N.J. Locations Where 'Friday the 13th' Filmed, "Faithfully" Recreating An Iconic Scene & "Twin Peaks-y" Ideas For Season 2
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π° What Happened
The Peacock series Crystal Lake is a prequel to the Friday the 13th films. Creator Brad Caleb Kane says the eight-episode show filmed in Blairstown, New Jersey, the same town used for the 1980 original. He said the town has barely changed in 45 years. The series rebuilt the original's famous hitchhiking scene, including the interior of Trudy's diner, which was recreated on a soundstage. It also rebuilt the camp boathouse to restage a well-known killing shot for shot. All episodes are now streaming.
π The Backstory
Friday the 13th came out in 1980 and launched a long horror franchise. The show centres on Pam Voorhees, Jason's grieving mother, played by Linda Cardellini. Kane said he wants the series to have a Twin Peaks-style feel, spending more time with the town's colourful characters, like diner owner Trudy and hermit Crazy Ralph. The nearby Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco was not available for filming, so the team built its own camp. Kane says he already has ideas for a second season.
π― Why It Matters
The show connects a modern audience to the roots of a famous horror series. Returning to the real locations, and remaking key scenes, gives fans an authentic link to the original film and shows how much love still surrounds the franchise. It also shows how much a streaming series can do by respecting the details fans already know.
The Peacock series Crystal Lake is a prequel to the Friday the 13th films. Creator Brad Caleb Kane says the eight-episode show filmed in Blairstown, New Jersey, the same town used for the 1980 original. He said the town has barely changed in 45 years. The series rebuilt the original's famous hitchhiking scene, including the interior of Trudy's diner, which was recreated on a soundstage. It also rebuilt the camp boathouse to restage a well-known killing shot for shot. All episodes are now streaming.
Friday the 13th came out in 1980 and launched a long horror franchise. The show centres on Pam Voorhees, Jason's grieving mother, played by Linda Cardellini. Kane said he wants the series to have a Twin Peaks-style feel, spending more time with the town's colourful characters, like diner owner Trudy and hermit Crazy Ralph. The nearby Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco was not available for filming, so the team built its own camp. Kane says he already has ideas for a second season.
The show connects a modern audience to the roots of a famous horror series. Returning to the real locations, and remaking key scenes, gives fans an authentic link to the original film and shows how much love still surrounds the franchise. It also shows how much a streaming series can do by respecting the details fans already know.