THE LEGEND CONTINUES

Following the overwhelming success of  Jason Rising, a Friday the 13th fan film, we're thrilled to announce the return of terror in Jason Rising 2, a bigger, bloodier, and more ambitious tribute to the Friday the 13th franchise that has captivated horror fans for over four decades. This isn't just another fan film—this is a love letter to the slasher genre, crafted by passionate filmmakers who understand what makes Jason Voorhees one of cinema's most enduring and terrifying icons.

Our production team boasts high-level experience in film and television. James Sweet; Director, actor, writer, producer. Vincente DiSanti, Director, Actor, Writer, Producer from the Never Hike Alone series. Karl Whinnery: Award-winning VFX artist, lighting, and cinematographer who has many music video and film credits under his belt.

Red Crow Films, under the visionary direction of James Sweet, is proud to present this next chapter in our Friday the 13th saga. Working alongside our incredible partners at HotKarlProductions, Womp Stomp Films, and Hawk Merlin Studios, we're assembling a dream team of horror enthusiasts, practical effects artists, and filmmaking professionals who share our commitment to honoring the legacy of Crystal Lake while pushing the boundaries of what independent horror cinema can achieve.

WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US ON THIS CHILLING JOURNEY! IN JASON RISING EPISODE 2, PREPARE FOR A UNIQUE AND THRILLING EXPERIENCE THAT WILL KEEP YOU ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT...

WE DIVE DEEPER INTO THE LORE OF CRYSTAL LAKE, UNVEILING NEW TWISTS AND HEART-POUNDING SCARES THAT WILL KEEP YOU ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT.

WITH YOUR SUPPORT, WE AIM TO ELEVATE THIS FAN FILM TO NEW HEIGHTS, DELIVERING AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE FANS AND NEWCOMERS WILL LOVE. YOUR ROLE IN OUR HORROR COMMUNITY IS CRUCIAL- EVERY CONTRIBUTION, NO MATTER HOW SMALL, IS INTEGRAL IN HELPING US CREATE SOMETHING TRULY SPECIAL. By backing Jason Rising 2, you're not just supporting a film, you're becoming part of a community of horror enthusiasts who share your passion. TOGETHER, LET'S STRIKE FEAR INTO THE HEARTS OF AUDIENCES EVERYWHERE WITH THIS THRILLING CONTINUATION OF A BELOVED FRANCHISE.

JOIN US, AND LET'S MAKE JASON RISING 2 A REALITY! THANK YOU FOR BEING A VITAL PART OF OUR JOURNEY!

OUR OVERALL GOAL WITH THIS CAMPAIGN IS TO RAISE $100,000 TO COVER THE COST OF PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND POST-PRODUCTION FOR THE FILM. The MINIMUM WE NEED IS $50,000, which is crucial for us to start the production process and ensure the project's viability.

INDEPENDENT FILMMAKING CAN BE EXPENSIVE:

THE HIGHER THE PRODUCTION VALUE, THE MORE WE RAISE. THIS FUNDING WILL ALLOW OUR TEAM ACCESS TO THE PROPER CAMERA AND LIGHTING EQUIPMENT, SPECIAL MAKEUP EFFECTS, COSTUMES, PROPS, AND SEVERAL OTHER PRODUCTION COSTS:

HERE'S A BREAKDOWN OF HOW THE FUNDS WILL BE USED: 50% FOR PRODUCTION COSTS (ACTORS, FOOD, LOCATION, ETC.), 20% FOR SPECIAL MAKEUP EFFECTS, AND 30% FOR PERKS AND SHIPPING COSTS. THE PERKS INCLUDE EXCLUSIVE BLU-RAYS WITH BEHIND-THE-SCENES FOOTAGE, SIGNED MEMORABILIA, AND EVEN A CHANCE TO GET ACTUAL PROPS USED IN THE FILM. These perks are our way of showing our appreciation for your support and making you an integral part of our horror community. 

Check out some of our recurring cast members from the original Jason Rising film!

As fans of the franchise, having these amazing alumni from the original Friday the 13th franchise is such a huge honor for us, and we are excited to bring them back for another ride in the sequel.

AS FANS OF THIS FRANCHISE, YOU CAN TRUST OUR TEAM'S UNWAVERING DEDICATION TO THIS PROJECT. WE ARE COMMITTED TO DELIVERING A HIGH-QUALITY FILM THAT WILL LEAVE FRIDAY THE 13TH FANS CHEERING AROUND THE WORLD IN 2026!

RED CROW FILMS AND JASON RISING 2, DIRECTED BY JAMES SWEET, IS PROUD TO COLLABORATE WITH A TALENTED TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS, EACH BRINGING THEIR UNIQUE SKILLS TO THE TABLE. OUR UNWAVERING COMMITMENT  TO DELIVERING EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY IN EVERY PROJECT, ENSURING WE LEAVE A LASTING IMPACT THROUGH OUR WORK.

Special makeup effects artist  Christina Kortum of  Ravenous Studios has too many film and television credits to list. To name a few. Grimm series on NBC, Bad Samaritan, The Librarians, American Horror Stories, Alma and the Wolf, to name a few.

Your involvement in the campaign is straightforward: you can select a perk from the menu. We offer Blu-rays, T-shirts, posters, and much more to help us raise the funds needed to complete this film. These funds will be used for crucial aspects such as post-production, marketing, and distribution. We will also add backers' names to the end credits and unique perk options that could get your name and/or face in the movie. Limited runs of certain perks will also be offered during the campaign. Actual images of the posters and T-shirts will be updated once we reach our minimum goal.

Check out some of the perk options...

JOIN THE LEGEND

Jason Voorhees has been waiting in the shadows of Camp Crystal Lake, and now it's time for him to rise again. Jason Rising 2 offers horror fans the opportunity to directly support the creation of new Friday the 13th content, ensuring the legend continues for future generations of genre enthusiasts.

Your support will help us create a film that honors the Friday the 13th legacy while pushing the boundaries of what independent horror can achieve. From the practical effects that will make audiences squirm to the atmospheric cinematography that will transport viewers directly to Camp Crystal Lake, every dollar contributed goes directly toward making Jason Rising 2 the best possible tribute to one of horror's greatest franchises.

The machete is sharpened , the lake is waiting, and Jason is ready to rise again. Will you join us in bringing this terrifying vision to life? The campers of Crystal Lake are counting on it, though they probably shouldn't be.

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