Credit: Universal Pictures / Miramax / Blumhouse ProductionsThe Shape has returned, as IllFonic has unveiled the first trailer for its upcoming Halloween video game, and it wastes no time in plunging viewers straight into the familiar dread of Haddonfield.
Narrated by the unmistakable voice of Dr. Loomis, the trailer features some of the most chilling lines ever spoken about Michael Myers while offering fans their first glimpse of the gameplay’s tone and atmosphere. Watch the brand-new trailer below:
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“Halloween”
The footage opens on an eerily quiet suburban Haddonfield at night, setting the stage with shadow-drenched streets and the faint glow of porch lights. Loomis’ narration — dialogue that’s heavily inspired by quotes from the films — underscores the menace of what’s to come: Michael has escaped, and evil has returned home.
Then comes the reveal: Michael Myers steps out of the darkness, his iconic mask brought to life once again. This iteration closely resembles the stockier, more imposing version from 1995’s Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers, complete with a mask that carries the same goblin-like contours that divided fans of that entry.
“Halloween” Gameplay: What To Expect
The trailer also offers a tense sequence featuring a young woman attempting to evade Michael. Despite her resemblance to Laurie Strode, the game does not identify her, leaving her role unclear for now.
The sequence emphasizes the predator-versus-prey dynamic that defined the franchise from the beginning, with Myers’ slow, deliberate pursuit heightening the suspense.
Like IllFonic’s “Friday the 13th: The Game,” “Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed”, and “Predator: Hunting Grounds,” “Halloween” will be asymmetrical, meaning players can choose to either take control of Michael or one of the Haddonfield civilians.
Release Date for “Halloween”
In an interview with IGN, IllFonic has said that “Halloween” will lean heavily on the mood and style of John Carpenter’s 1978 original. The use of Loomis’ narration reinforces this connection, grounding the game firmly in the mythos that started it all.
For now, the trailer serves as a chilling reintroduction. Michael Myers is back, Haddonfield is once again in danger, and IllFonic is setting the stage for a game that aims to capture the tension, fear, and inevitability of the original films.
“Halloween” releases sometime in 2026.
Meanwhile, there’s a Halloween television series also in development. Not much is known about the project, however, last year, Head Of Worldwide Television at Miramax Marc Helwig told Deadline that it will be rooted firmly in John Carpenter’s 1978 film and will explore characters aside from the likes of Laurie Strode who have yet to be given any focus.
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