“At its core, Evil Dead is about ordinary people overcoming extraordinarily terrifying situations,” added Campbell, “I can’t wait for Alyssa and Lily to fill the blood-soaked shoes of those who have come before them and carry on that tradition.” I’m equally excited to be working with Lee Cronin, whose gifts as a storyteller make him the ideal filmmaker to continue the enduring legacy of the franchise.” The company’s history as pioneers of horror speaks for itself. Said Raimi in a statement, “I’m thrilled to bring Evil Dead back to its original home at New Line 40 years after the release of the first film. Romel Adam, John Keville and Macdara Kelleher will also serve as EPs on Evil Dead Rises.

Out of all of these, Fede Álvarez’s 2013 reboot for TriStar was a success with a $17M production and a $97.5M global box office gross. The threequel, 1992’s Army of Darkness, made $11.5M domestic. The 1987 sequel grossed close to $6M domestic. The 1981 original was a cult movie, only grossing $3 million worldwide theatrically, but it found a bigger audience in the home entertainment arena. There is a chance the movie will get a theatrical release in those offshore territories where the streaming service isn’t available. I understand Evil Dead Rises is being made strictly for HBO Max.

'Friends: The Reunion' Review: Much Hyped, Filler-Packed HBO Max Special Is For Hard-Core Fans OnlyĬronin was chosen by Raimi, Tapert and Campbell to spearhead the sequel given his feature directorial debut on the 2019 horror title The Hole in the Ground.

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