Victor Miller Wins the Friday the 13th Battle
Victor Miller, the original mind behind the classic slasher film that launched in 1980, secured a triumph in a legal showdown over Friday the 13th.
What Just Happened?
- On Thursday, September 30, 2021, the Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals flipped the script.
- They ruled that Miller gets back the domestic rights to the Friday the 13th franchise.
- This means he can re‑claim control over the movies, merchandise, and everything Salem’s horror series has churned out.
Why This Matters
- Under a specific corner of U.S. copyright law, creators can regain rights to their works once a set period has passed.
- For Miller, the rule is a win‑win: he gets his original creative ownership back and can decide the future of the franchise.
- It’s a bright reminder that hard work, even decades later, can still pay off.
Bottom Line
Victor Miller now holds the keys to the Friday the 13th kingdom, and that’s a story worth cheering—and maybe even a few chills—about.
Friday the 13th: A Legal Thriller Cape‑Casting the Iconic Mask
Sean Cunningham, the back‑office mastermind behind Friday the 13th, shot down a copy‑writers’ call that the script was a “work for hire” and shouldn’t be bartered back to the writer. He maintained that the screenplay was handed over on a firm, corporate contract, giving the studio the right to keep it all.
But history had a different script to tell. In September 2018, a federal judge unpacked the case and ruled that it was not a work for hire. The decision gave the screenwriter a golden ticket to claim a piece of the ghost‑beyond‑the-glass legacy.
What’s the Implication? The Producer’s Still in the Game, But…
- The studio could hurl for a rehearing, and, if it’s willing, even squawk up a petition to the Supreme Court.
- Regardless, the producer keeps foreign rights and the intellectual estate that drapes over every Friday the 13th sequel—including the ever‑familiar hockey‑mask‑wielding Jason Voorhees.
For writers who often hand over the creative reins to production houses and later find themselves sidelined, this judgment is a breath of fresh aerosol. It snares the principle that the creator’s brushstroke, even if painted under studio paint, should remain theirs.
Jason is Back, and the Collection is Broader Than Ever
In case everyone needed a generous reminder of the franchise’s weight, Scream Factory has just rolled out a deluxe 16‑disc collection, soothing the sighs of horror aficionados and guaranteeing there’s a place to store Jason’s haunting grin.
The Ultimate Jason Voorhees Blu‑Ray Set
Get ready to haunt your living room with a brand‑new bundle that’s packed to the gills with fresh artwork, a handy booklet, and 16 spanking‑new Blu‑ray discs. It’s the kind of set you’d want tucked away in your back corner, but maybe you’ll swear a little scaring of your socks right next to it.
What’s Inside the Box?
- Custom‑designed artwork that gives you that killer aesthetic right off the shelf.
- A booklet that runs through each film’s chilling details, plus trivia that’s fun to read while you’re screwing over your groove.
- 16 high‑definition Blu‑ray discs—only the first four of them are 4K scanned for that glorious crispness.
Why This Collection is a Must‑Have
Why spend a fortune on a single movie when you can own the entire saga? At roughly $10 per film (or $13 Singapore dollars), it’s an affordable slice of horror history that will make even the most jaded fans go, “Wow!” Even though the set does not yet include Jason’s iconic hockey mask, the promise alone is a head‑shaker.
Grab It While You Can
You can snag the collection on Amazon for $129.99. Let’s face it—while it’s not a Prussian army of masks, it’s a ring of terrors that you’ll die to have in your house.
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