Adam Goldberg’s Friday the 13th anthology plans
When you mix indie comedy with cinematic horror, you unlock a world of wonderfully weird possibilities. Recently, an intriguing conversation sparked by Kevin Smith—the visionary behind The Matrix and countless cult classics—revealed a potential crossover that bridges the world of Jay and Silent Bob with the reign of a cinematic killer.
The idea emerged during a recent episode of the Jay & Silent Bob Are in the Hizzouse podcast, where Smith and Jason Mewes discussed the history of proposed Jay and Silent Bob projects. It was then that Smith remembered a concept pitched by The Goldbergs creator Adam F. Goldberg. Goldberg had been developing an anthology project focused on Friday the 13th, planning to place Jason Voorhees into various, unexpected scenarios.
Goldberg specifically asked Smith if he would be interested in making Jay and Silent Bob Meet Jason Voorhees. Smith’s response was immediate and enthusiastic: In a heartbeat, Adam, of course.
While this specific anthology has never seen the light of day, the fact that the idea was entertained speaks volumes about the creative synergy possible between disparate fictional universes. An anthology format, Smith suggested, could allow Jason Voorhees to appear in a succession of unusual situations, each installment serving as its own standalone story.
Smith’s history with horror crossovers is rich. Before the Jason idea, he had floated other concepts with Dimension Films chairman Bob Weinstein, including putting Jay and Silent Bob into a comedic horror landscape reminiscent of Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, or the more outlandish idea of Jay and Silent Bob Meet Pinhead.
Even the Pinhead concept, which involved Jay and Bob discovering the Lament Configuration, was met with skepticism, though it hinted at the boundless, if sometimes impractical, imagination of the group. Smith admitted he couldn’t fully grasp the mechanics of making that movie, underscoring how challenging true cinematic fusion can be.
Ultimately, the enthusiasm for placing a character like Jason Voorhees into the View Askewniverse highlights a desire to explore the boundaries of the horror genre. While we may still be waiting to see if Adam F. Goldberg ever brings this particular anthology to fruition, the idea proves that the potential for unexpected, humorous, and genuinely thrilling crossovers is always on the table.
In the meantime, fans of the franchise continue to explore these themes. Related projects, such as the Peacock series Crystal Lake and various comic tie-ins, show that the spirit of blending beloved characters with genre-bending storytelling remains a vibrant, ongoing pursuit.
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