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Jason Universe – Horror Inc. Celebrates ‘Friday the 13th’ 45th Anniversary with New Logo Reveal
It’s a big day for Friday the 13th fans!
Today marks the 45th anniversary of writer Victor Miller and director Sean S. Cunningham‘s 1980 slasher hit arriving in theaters. Horror Inc. is celebrating accordingly with a new Jason Universe logo honoring the franchise’s legacy, which we can exclusively unveil.
The 45th anniversary Jason Universe logo makes its debut below along with a new motion logo video featuring a new Jason mask and original audio composed exclusively for this video by Harry Manfredini, composer of the majority of the Friday the 13th movies and Friday the 13th: The Game.
Alongside the new Jason Voorhees mask, the logo text sports an appropriate “machete metal” finish.
What is Jason Universe? The short answer is that it’s a multi-platform expansion, first announced a year ago as the “new era from the original owners of the Friday the 13th franchise.” With signs of the dormant franchise springing back to life, including forward movement on prequel series “Crystal Lake,” expect big plans in the works from Horror Inc.’s Jason Universe.
“We wanted to ensure that, as we move forward, we respect the rich history of Jason, while also embracing future opportunities to authentically engage with new and loyal fans. The latest iteration of the mask and logo reflect the fine balance of honoring the past, while also bringing our iconic character into the future,” said Robert Barsamian, President of Horror, Inc. Barsamian also executive produces “Crystal Lake,” another sign that exciting things are ahead from Horror Inc.
From Vice President of Horror, Inc. Robbie Barsamian: “Jason is one of horror’s definitive villains, and we’ve been hard at work to bring him back into the spotlight with our latest iteration. Jason’s fans are incredibly dedicated and we’re stoked to show them everything we have in store, kicking off with the 45th anniversary across all mediums.”
“As we mark the 45th anniversary of the Friday the 13th franchise, it’s truly exciting to reawaken the legacy of Jason Voorhees with Horror, Inc. in a way that feels both fresh and true to the character,” said Marc Toberoff, on behalf of Friday 13th LLC. “This is a milestone moment for us and Horror, Inc., and we’re both proud to give fans a thrilling new chapter worthy of Jason’s enduring legend.”
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Comics
Erica Slaughter Is Back: Peek Inside the Pages of ‘Something Is Killing the Children’ #50 [Exclusive]
James Tynion IV’s comic book series Something Is Killing the Children is celebrating a massive milestone this year, with the landmark 50th issue headed our way in October.
And Erica Slaughter is back…
Something Is Killing the Children #50 launches October 7, 2026 from BOOM! Studios.
In Issue #50, “Witness the return of Erica Slaughter in this momentous milestone issue for the bestselling horror phenomenon!
“Jump back into present-day storyline of Erica Slaughter after the horrifying events of the Tribulation saga!
“Erica, completely distraught from her encounter with Cutter and the death of Gabi, is on the run from the Order. In her escape, she turns to a formative place for her: the Valmont Mountain Lodge.
“But beyond memories of her past, what and who will Erica find there now awaiting her?”
Something Is Killing the Children #50 features art by Werther Dell’Edera, colors by Miguel Muerto, and letters by AndWorld Design. Take a peek inside the pages below.
Blumhouse recently announced plans to adapt James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera’s horror comic book phenomenon Something is Killing the Children into both a feature film and an adult animated series. Now’s the time to jump into this one…
Something is Killing the Children was first published by BOOM! Studios in 2019 and tells the story of Erica Slaughter, a monster hunter from a mysterious organization more concerned with keeping the secret of monsters from the world than saving their victims.
In this world, only children can see monsters.
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