Showrunner defends Crystal Lake's twists in Friday the 13th expansion
A critic called the latest Crystal Lake installment baffling, while Brad Caleb Kane, its showrunner, stands by its major revelations.
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What happened
Crystal Lake, a horror series in the Friday the 13th franchise and starring Linda Cardellini, adds backstory to the franchise. A review published October 15 called the attempt baffling and pointless. On October 16, showrunner Brad Caleb Kane defended the series' biggest twists.
Why it matters
The series is described as a major update to the franchise's canon, which one critic considers unnecessary.
Timeline
- Oct 15, 3:01 AM ET: A review calls Crystal Lake's attempt to add backstory to the franchise baffling and pointless.
- Oct 16, 8:00 AM ET: Showrunner Brad Caleb Kane defends the series' biggest twists, which are described as a canon update.
Coverage
- 46 Years Later, the Definitive Horror Franchise Just Got a Massive Canon Update (polygon.com)
- Crystal Lake review – Friday the 13th gets unnecessary expansion in gory and goofy series (The Guardian)
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