{
  "id": 17273091,
  "title": "5 horror franchises that went to space... and one that absolutely should have but didn't",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/5-horror-franchises-that-went-to-space-and-one-that-absolutely-should",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-30T19:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Space.com",
    "slug": "space-com",
    "url": "https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/5-horror-franchises-that-went-to-space-and-one-that-absolutely-should-have-but-didnt"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "1. Jason X (2001) - In 2001, the Friday the 13th franchise faced difficult times as New Line Cinema acquired the series after its poor reception for the eighth installment. To keep Jason Voorhees in the public eye, they decided to send Pamela Voorhees' baby boy to space in Jason X, the tenth movie in the series. This space horror film is known for its inventive kills, Kane Hodder's great performance as Jason, and its self-awareness. It has a mixed reputation but is considered one of the better entries in the series, earning a high Uber Jasons rating of 4.8 out of 5.\n\n2. Amityville in Space (2022) - This horror film takes the Amityville Horror series to a new level by placing it in space in the year 3015. The movie is criticized for its low production value and ridiculous plot, as the Amityville house is sent to the edge of a black hole. However, the opening scene, which shows a failed exorcism attempt causing the house to be launched into space, is considered hilarious. Overall, Amityville in Space is a frustratingly bad low-budget horror movie, earning a 0 out of 5 Uber Jasons rating.",
  "summary": "In space, no one can hear you scream, a bit like the empty theater screens that some horror franchise's final installments limp. But there are still some real gems among the space-based frightfests.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jason X (2001) brought Jason Voorhees to space",
    "Amityville in Space (2022) set Amityville in 3015",
    "Amityville in Space received a 0/5 Uber Jasons rating"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}