The legacy of the Evil Dead films really needs no introduction and is what makes Sam Raimi the legend we know. The series of films that appeared in 1981 became a horror genre of horror films that knew the background of its audience.
That film franchise also made Bruce Campbell a household name in the horror film genre. And now that fans of the Evil Dead franchise are being promised a sequel to the slasher horror flick, Evil Dead Rise. Producers Bruce Campbell, Sam Raimi, and Robert Tapert keep their fans updated on the production progress.
So from BruceFest, he wrote reviews of Evil Dead Rise “For the dead who couldn’t make it to BruceFest this year, I’m very happy to share this family photo from Evil Dead Rise.”
Evil Dead Rise Production updates:
The film was planned for an OTT release only on HBO Max but Warner Bros. Pictures in August 2022 was set for a theatrical release as part of a plan to restructure the film’s distribution at Warner Bros.
That worked out for Evil Dead fans as horror films are more suitable for viewing in theaters than online. To track progress, in June 2020 Bruce Campbell revealed the news that Lee Cronin was assisting with directing duties while he and Sam Raimi would serve as executive producers on the project under their production house Ghose House Pictures.
Later production began on 6 June 2021 in New Zealand. Cinematographer Dave Garbett, who also previously worked with Lee on Ash vs. Evil Dead. The director also revealed a bit that they had to use 1625 liters of fake blood while shooting. So fans can be assured of plenty of gory guts throughout the film. On October 27, 2021, the production phase of the project ended.
Plot and Casting:
When The Evil Dead (2013) was about five friends in a remote cabin in the woods who awaken demons and try to survive. The film will be about two sisters who were to uncover an ancient book that brings bloodthirsty demons to a building in Los Angeles and causes chaos. The cast includes Gabrielle Echols from Reminiscence, Morgan Davies from The End, Nell Fisher from Splendid Isolation, Alyssa Sutherland from Viking and The Mist, and Lily Sullivan from The Righteous Gemstone.
There you can see it!
Despite the wait that fans have to endure for the film to finish its Post-Production stage, the film will be released on April 21, 2023, in theaters. It would be interesting to see a sequel to the horror classic clash with the DCU’s The Flash and Indian Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
There is no news about which OTT platform to choose as you can watch The Evil Dead (2013) on Netflix and this film was scheduled for release on HBO Max.
