Los Angeles horror fans, get ready for a night of screams! Collider is joining forces with Peacock and Universal Pictures to kick off the Halloween season with an unforgettable event. We're offering our readers a chance to win free tickets to an exclusive early screening of the highly anticipated Crystal Lake, followed by a live Q&A with the show's creator, and then a trip to Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights with express access. It's a double dose of terror that you won't want to miss.
An Epic Night of Horror in LA
Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 1, because we're heading to the AMC Theater at Universal CityWalk. The evening kicks off at 7:00 p.m. with a big-screen premiere of the first episode of Crystal Lake, Peacock's prequel to the iconic Friday the 13th franchise. After the screening, our own Perri Nemiroff will moderate an exclusive Q&A with Brad Caleb Kane, the creator, showrunner, and executive producer behind the series. Kane is known for his work on It: Welcome to Derry, so expect some deep insights into the making of this new horror saga.
But the scares don't end there. Every attendee will receive "Express Access" tickets to Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights, giving you front-of-the-line privileges to all the haunted houses and scare zones. It's the ultimate horror fan experience, and we're thrilled to offer it to our readers.
How to Win Tickets
This special fan event is expected to fill up fast, so you'll want to act quickly. To enter for your chance to win free tickets, simply click the link and provide your email address. Be sure to indicate if you'd like to bring a guest, and RSVP as soon as possible to secure your spot. Parking will be validated for all attendees, and only confirmed RSVPs will be admitted to the screening. Keep an eye on your inbox for a confirmation email from us.
What Is 'Crystal Lake' About?
Set before the events of the original Friday the 13th, Crystal Lake follows single mother Pam Voorhees, played by the talented Linda Cardellini (Dead to Me), as she struggles with grief after her young son Jason (Callum Vinson) tragically drowned in the town lake nearly a year ago. When two strangers arrive at her door, digging into her past, a disturbing chain of events is set in motion, forcing the townspeople to question who Pam really is. The series also stars William Catlett (Abigail) as Levon Brooks, Devin Kessler (Godfather of Harlem) as Brianna Brooks, Cameron Scoggins (Nashville) as Dorf, and Gwendolyn Sundstrom (I'm Beginning to See the Light) as Grace.
If you're a fan of psychological horror with a deep character focus, this one is sure to deliver. For more on what makes horror TV so compelling, check out our take on why 'Them: The Scare' remains TV's most unsettling horror.
Don't Miss Out
This is a once-in-a-season opportunity to see a new horror series on the big screen, interact with its creator, and then dive into the immersive terror of Halloween Horror Nights. Whether you're a die-hard Friday the 13th fan or just love a good scare, this event is for you. And if you're looking for more horror recommendations, check out our list of the best micro-budget horror films ever made.
Crystal Lake premieres all eight 60-minute episodes exclusively on Peacock on October 15. For more special event screenings and horror coverage, stay tuned to Collider.
