Horror, Inc. Announces Jason Universe SDCC Panel and Giveaways

Horror, Inc. is celebrating the 45th anniversary of Friday the 13th at San Diego Comic-Con this year with a Friday evening panel packed with exclusive first looks, multiple standout giveaways, and never before heard insights from the original members of the family that started it all.

In addition to some of the untold history behind the first films and early years of the family legacy, the panel will preview what’s to come in the new era of Jason Universe, including a first look at the upcoming Sweet Revenge vignette helmed by writer/director Mike P. Nelson (Wrong Turn; December’s Silent Night, Deadly Night), and a panel-exclusive message from the set of Crystal Lake, the upcoming TV series from A24 and Peacock. In addition to Nelson, panelists include Horror, Inc. President Robert Barsamian, VP Robbie Barsamian, and CMO Sheri Conn, as well as Atomic Monster EVP of Film Judson Scott (M3GAN, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It).

The Jason Universe panel will also include a number of giveaways exclusively available for all fans who attend the panel:

• A first look and fan giveaway of Spirit Halloween’s newest Jason mask, crafted in celebration of his 45th anniversary and his frightening new design
• Exclusive 45th anniversary hats, only available by attending the panel
• Also crafted exclusively for those attending the panel, a limited-edition 18″x12″ Mondo lithograph inspired by the upcoming Sweet Revenge vignette will be distributed. Designed by panel moderator and Mondo Senior Creative Director Peter Santa-Maria (a.k.a. AttackPeter)

Jason Universe: Celebrating 45 Years of Friday the 13th

Room 5AB | Friday, July 25 from 5:30–6:30pm

It’s been 45 years since Jason first haunted our screens—and now, it’s time to return for a new era. Join Jason Universe and Horror, Inc. to celebrate the legacy, evolution, and future of one of horror’s most iconic franchises with Horror, Inc. president Robert Barsamian, VP Robbie Barsamian, and CMO Sheri Conn; Sweet Revenge writer/director Mike P. Nelson (Wrong Turn; Silent Night, Deadly Night); and Atomic Monster EVP of Film Judson Scott (M3GAN, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It). This can’t-miss panel moderated by Mondo senior creative director Peter Santa-Maria (a.k.a. AttackPeter) will dive deep into Jason’s blood-soaked history and what’s lurking ahead, with an inside look at the brand-new design of Jason and his infamous hockey mask, as well as an exclusive first look at the upcoming Jason Universe short form vignette Sweet Revenge.

Jason fans can also visit NECA’s SDCC booth (#3545) to view the unveiling of their new 7″ Scale – Ultimate Savini Jason action figure, which will be the first collectible based on the fan-favorite 2017 video game Friday the 13th: The Game.