Get ready, slasher fans! The Jason Universe has just unleashed something special to get your heart racing. The brand-new chilling short film, Sweet Revenge, is here! It marks the return of the iconic killer Jason Voorhees. Presented by Angry Orchard, this spine-tingling story is now available to watch!
A Brutal and Satisfying Comeback
Written and directed by Mike P. Nelson (interview)—the mind behind the upcoming holiday horror flick Silent Night, Deadly Night—this short film is a masterclass in tension and gore. Weighing in at 13 unforgettable minutes, it stars Ally Ioannides (Into the Badlands) as Eve and Schuyler White (Haunt) as Jason, delivering a mix of suspense, atmosphere, and some truly savage kills that will have you on the edge of your seat.
This isn’t just a simple return; it’s a statement. Whether you’re a die-hard fan who’s been following Jason for decades or a newcomer who just loves a good, blood-soaked comeback, this is the short for you. It delivers the endless brutality and visceral tension that horror lovers crave.
As the title suggests, revenge has never tasted so sweet—or so deadly.
“I am so grateful that the team at Horror, Inc. saw something in Sweet Revenge and wanted it as a part of the Jason Voorhees story! And to think 30 years ago I was trying to secretly watch these movies on VHS when no one was looking. To have the opportunity to write and direct one of these stories is surreal – not to mention having an amazing team led by Chad Villella and Brianna Lee Johnson help me bring it to life! Not only is the vignette a new take on the beloved IP, it is a comforting, gory hug, reminding us why we fell in love with these movies. Much gruesome fun awaits you!” said Nelson.
“Fans have been hungry for more Jason stories, and as we celebrate 45 years of this icon, we wanted to deliver a taste of what’s to come,” said Robbie Barsamian, Executive Vice President of Horror, Inc. “Sweet Revenge brings Jason back to his brutal roots, where he belongs, with Mike’s delivery of expertly crafted thrills and kills.”
“Angry Orchard fans love bold, unexpected entertainment—especially horror—so this partnership just made sense,” said Matt Withington, Senior Director of Marketing at Angry Orchard. “It’s a perfect way to celebrate 45 years of an iconic franchise while creating new experiences for our drinkers in a space that they are already passionate about. We can’t wait to continue to bring the partnership to life this year.”
Get Ready to Watch and Share!
Check out Sweet Revenge now below or on the Jason Universe YouTube channel. And if you love what you see, be sure to tag @JasonUniverse13 on Instagram, X, TikTok, and YouTube, and use the hashtags #JasonUniverse, #FridayThe13th, and #SweetRevenge to share the bloody good news!
