Jason Voorhees preview the image for his 45th anniversary, but fans do not celebrate exactly
Jason’s new look divides fans
To honor more than four decades of reckless blood and teenagers, the team of Friday 13th (Friday 13) revealed a New visual version of Jason. In the illustration shared in networks, we see it more impressive than ever, with dark trousers, a bloody shirt and a broken jacket. In hand, as it could be otherwise, His inseparable Machete dripping blood. So far everything is fine. But … that mask.
Although his clothes have changed thinly – the current jacket is more elegant than the one he wore in the 2009 remake – ,, The great controversy exploded by the redesign of the mask. Historically deformed and terrifying, this new version seems to be taken from a sports shop rather than a hell.
One of the fans clarified on X (previously Twitter): “That mask is completely bad … if something is not broken, don’t solve it.” Another was more direct: “Please change the mask and pants.” The redesign was made by the legendary Greg Nicotera, responsible for the effects of makeup Deaths walking y CreepshowSo you can’t say they have spared talent. But sometimes, Not even the best artist can overcome nostalgia.
A redesign that wants to unify the franchise
With this redesign, the new logo of Jason UniverseA horror initiative Inc. to expand the franchise. This universe is looking for Unify Film, series, video games and merchandising Under the same seal. Come on, Jason wants to get up wonderfully … with a machete in his hand.
This step forward comes after years of legal battles on the rights of Friday 13thwho kept Jason out of the map since 2009. Now, with clear ground, Horror Inc. is ready to relaunch the killer.
Sheri Conn, marketing director, confirmed it Work on several projects under the seal of Jason Universeincluding a prequel series for Peacock who will explore the origins of the murderer. So yes, Jason may have changed his appearance, but what is clear is that He will kill again … and a lot.
A mask that is almost religion for fans
THE Hockey mask Jason is more than a simple accessory: it is An iconic piece of horror cinemaAlmost at the level of Freddy Krueger’s glove or Ghostface mask. Any change, however small, can trigger the chaos among the most faithful. And that’s exactly what happened.
In this new version, the part of the nose has been modified, making it more generic and less threatening. The most veterans fans did not take long to show their discontentRemembering that Jason is not Jason without his classic dirty and dirty mask and with that disturbing air that has shaken entire generations.
Why this time it disturbs so much?
During its 12 films, an animated series and several video games, Jason had almost 20 different redesign. In each, its appearance has been adapted to the tone and style of the time, from its zombies of the 80s to its futuristic version of Jason X..
So why does the controversy skip now? Probably because this redesign came in a delicate moment: after years without seeing it on the screen, fans expected to Ralati returns to the rootsNot a modernized version that seems to have forgotten the fear that it could inspire.
Jason’s bloody future
Despite the anger in the networks, everything indicates that Jason has a promising future. The prequel series, whose title has not yet been revealed, will be the first episode of Jason Universe e I could open the door to new films or even a total restart of the franchise.
With the rights already clarified and the renewed interest, everything is ready for Crystal Lake Murderer shines again … or rather, to cut the head.
Yes really, I am better to listen to fans If you want the return to be with applause and not with whistles.