Brad Caleb Kane On Making 'Crystal Lake' In Same NJ Town As 'Friday the 13th'

Key Points:

• Peacock’s series Crystal Lake serves as a prequel to the Friday the 13th franchise, filming in Blairstown, NJ, the same location as the original 1980 film, which has remained largely unchanged over 45 years.
• The show recreates iconic scenes and locations from the original movie, including a hitchhiking scene and the boathouse kill, with sets rebuilt on soundstages to maintain authenticity.
• Crystal Lake features returning characters from the original film, such as Trudy, Officer Dorf, and Crazy Ralph, alongside new characters connected to Jason Voorhees’ mother, Pam, played by Linda Cardellini.
• Series creator Brad Caleb Kane envisions the show with a “Twin Peaks-y vibe,” exploring the small-town dynamics of Crystal Lake and expressing interest in expanding the story and characters in future seasons.
• Kane hinted that while the series might eventually lead into the events of the original Friday the 13th film, this would likely not occur in Season 2, with more focus on the town’s residents and Pam’s journey.