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‘Freddy the 13th’ Animated Movie Set at Paramount With ‘Predator: Badlands’ Director Dan Trachtenberg

Paramount Animation is developing an animated adaptation of Yehudi Mercado's comic Freddy the 13th. Dan Trachtenberg will co-direct the project with Mercado. The film is described as a comedy-horror featuring a protagonist who inherits the powers of the Boogeyman.

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Dan Trachtenberg is now confirmed to co-direct the animated adaptation of Yehudi Mercado's indie comic.

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  1. Dan Trachtenberg to Direct Freddy the 13th Animated Feature for Paramount

    Paramount Animation is developing an animated adaptation of Yehudi Mercado's comic Freddy the 13th. Dan Trachtenberg will co-direct the project with Mercado. The film is described as a comedy-horror featuring a protagonist who inherits the powers of the Boogeyman.

    What's confirmed:

    • Paramount Animation is producing an animated movie based on the comic Freddy the 13th.
    • Dan Trachtenberg will co-direct the film alongside Yehudi Mercado.
    • The movie is a comedy-horror based on Mercado's indie comic and graphic novel.
    • The story follows Freddy Vanwinkle, a 13th-born son.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The film is intended to be family-friendly and suitable for all ages.
    • The protagonist is horror-obsessed.
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