Victor Miller, the screenwriter of the original 1980 Friday the 13th movie, used a provision in US copyright law to reclaim the rights to his original screenplay. This sparked a brutal legal battle between Miller and Sean Cunningham (the director/producer).
By 2018, the developers had a massive roadmap planned, including new maps (like the spaceshift Grendel from Jason X ), new Jasons, and dedicated single-player challenges. Then, the legal system pulled the plug. friday-the-13th-game
Because of the proximity voice chat and hilarious, terrifying organic moments, the game became a massive hit on YouTube and Twitch. It sold over 1.8 million copies in its first few months. ⚖️ 3. The Death Blow: The Lawsuit Victor Miller, the screenwriter of the original 1980
One player controlled an overpowered Jason with teleportation and sensing abilities. Up to seven counselors had to repair cars, fix phone lines to call the police, or pull off an incredibly complex, multi-step process to actually kill Jason. Then, the legal system pulled the plug
The game officially launched in May 2017. While it was plagued by launch-day server meltdowns and buggy gameplay, it became an instant cultural phenomenon.
The game featured various versions of Jason from the movies, original music by franchise composer Harry Manfredini, and motion-capture kills performed by legendary Jason actor Kane Hodder.