‘Crystal Lake’ trailer reveals the ‘Friday the 13th’ origin story with Linda Cardellini as Pam Voorhees

The first preview for the upcoming “Friday the 13th” prequel series “Crystal Lake” has arrived.

Basic info:

• Streaming platform: Peacock
• Plot: A prequel to the “Friday the 13th” franchise, the series follows single mother Pam Voorhees who has been unable to shake her grief after her young, sickly son Jason tragically drowned in the town lake almost a year before. When two strangers arrive at Pam’s door digging into her past, a disturbing chain of events are set into motion, leaving the townspeople of Crystal Lake wondering: just who is Pam Voorhees?
• Cast: Linda Cardellini, William Catlett, Devin Kessler, Cameron Scoggins and Gwendolyn Sundstrom
• Release date: Oct. 15, 2026
• Source material: “Friday the 13th” film franchise.

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Kane Hodder-autographed Jason Voorhees Hockey Mask est. £25,000 – £50,000 goes on display as part of Propstore’s film memorabilia auction on November 25, 2025 in London, England. (Alishia Abodunde/Getty Images)

Trailer released for “Crystal Lake”

“Friday the 13th” is one of the most famous film franchises ever made, and it’s arguably the most recognizable horror franchise to ever exist.

The story of Jason Voorhees and his mother goes back to the original film in 1980. Now, Peacock is releasing a prequel series from A24.

Linda Cardellini at an event. (Getty Images)

The preview was released by Peacock on Monday, and it looks like it’s going to be a very dark and sinister journey with Linda Cardellini leading the way.

Give the preview a watch below, and let me know your thoughts at [email protected].

“It’s like someone put a curse on this town. It all started when that kid drowned last summer. Something is in these woods and all it knows how to do is kill.”

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That’s going straight into the veins of horror fans everywhere, and for good reason. While horror isn’t my favorite genre, a really good horror series or film always hits the spot.

We’re witnessing that in real-time with the new movie “Obsession” dominating the box office.

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Now, Peacock and A24 are teaming up to give horror fans a prequel to one of the most famous slasher stories ever told.

Linda Cardellini attends Netflix’s “No Good Deed” screening and conversation at 92NY in New York City on Dec. 11, 2024. (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

What do you think about the preview? Let me know at [email protected].