Linda Cardellini stars in Peacock’s new Friday the 13th prequel series Crystal Lake
Peacock has released a new eight-episode horror series called Crystal Lake that explores the origin story of Jason Voorhees and opens in 1972.
Pamela Voorhees backstory revealed
The show follows Pamela Voorhees, played by Linda Cardellini, as she cares for her sickly son Jason in Crystal Lake, New Jersey. Her life changes after her son drowns and strange events begin occurring in the nearby woods. The series depicts mysterious men descending on the town while body parts appear.
Brad Caleb Kane directs project
Brad Caleb Kane oversees the production as the showrunner for this disturbing and violent tale. He previously worked on the television series It: Welcome to Derry before taking on this franchise prequel. The eight-episode run offers a new take on the character's horrifying beginnings.
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Variety
Linda Cardellini Leads Peacock’s Bold and Bloody ‘Friday the 13th’ Prequel ‘Crystal Lake’: TV Review
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The Hollywood Reporter
‘Crystal Lake’ Review: Peacock’s Linda Cardellini-Starring Series Is the Best ‘Friday the 13th’ Property Yet (Which Isn’t Saying a Lot)
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