'Crystal Lake' Review: Unusual Origin Story Starts Strong, Then Turns Into a Head-Scratcher - CNET
Expectations for prequels tend to place a heavy burden on creators to not only deliver something that isn’t pointless, but also makes sense in the grander scheme of interconnected storytelling. Horror villains like Pennywise and Norman Bates are prime examples of deep dives that yielded creative, successful prequels. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn’t.
The Friday the 13th franchise has indisputably established Jason as a cultural icon — with or without the hockey mask. His walk, signature sound, supernatural strength and penchant for killing lusty teenagers make up 46 years’ worth of lore, so doing his backstory justice in a prequel TV series brings… high expectations. Crystal Lake, which premieres on Peacock on Oct. 15, makes a strong case for itself based on its talent and premise, but not all of the narrative choices come together in a way that makes sense for the legendary slasher or his mother.
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