The history behind Camp Crystal Lake is soaked in tragedy and trauma. It’s the theme behind the early Friday the 13th films that have left a trail of blood in its wake. One of the greatest horror franchises of all time, it all began with the death of a young boy, Jason Voorhees, which happened due to the neglect of the camp’s distracted counselors. As we all know, Jason’s mother, Pamela, sought revenge, resulting in several deaths, including her own.
Camp was supposed to be fun…
Janie Lee, an animator (“Scooby-Doo”, “Ducktales”) and comic artist, has put her own spin on the Friday the 13th franchise, one of many fan comics she’s created over the years. With Camp Counselor Jason, Lee imagines Jason and Pamela as happy employees at Camp Crystal Lake, working with children and stopping outsiders from hurting them.
“I found my love for horror with Friday the 13th,” said Lee in a statement. “The ridiculous personalities of the teens, Jason’s stone-cold demeanor no matter how silly the situation may be, and the impossible escalation (like a summer camp slasher ending up on a space station) is why I love the franchise!
“Through fan comics I created my own spin on Jason, turning him into a heroic camp counselor.”
Lee explains what it is about Camp Counselor Jason that makes it so appealing.
“What makes my Camp Counselor Jason idea so popular is the potential for comedy while still playing with classic horror tropes. Shifting the perspective on Jason so what made him terrifying now makes him lovable. I believe that the entertainment industry is sorely lacking in animated horror, and Camp Counselor Jason would be the perfect way to fill that niche. I have a lot of killer ideas on this new take on Jason Voorhees, while also keeping his character true to what makes him Jason.”
Lee hopes to turn Camp Counselor Jason into an animated series. Follow Lee and the continuing adventures of the Voorhees family at Twitter, Instagram and Tumblr.
Here’s a taste:
“Camp Counselor Jason”, courtesy of Janie Lee and Heather Buckley
“Camp Counselor Jason”, courtesy of Janie Lee and Heather Buckley
“Camp Counselor Jason”, courtesy of Janie Lee and Heather Buckley
“Camp Counselor Jason”, courtesy of Janie Lee and Heather Buckley
“Camp Counselor Jason”, courtesy of Janie Lee and Heather Buckley
“Camp Counselor Jason”, courtesy of Janie Lee and Heather Buckley
source https://bloody-disgusting.com/the-further/3657301/animator-puts-positive-spin-jason-voorhees-friday-13-films/
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