Summary:
- Double dose of demonic mayhem: Two new Evil Dead films in production.
- Sébastien Vaniček and Francis Galluppi helming separate projects.
- Franchise expands with original concepts, promising fresh visions and suspenseful storytelling.
Get ready for a double dose of demonic mayhem! The iconic Evil Dead franchise is expanding with not one, but two new films in the works!
Just a few months ago, news broke about Sébastien Vaniček (director of the Shudder hit “Infested”) taking the helm for a new Evil Dead movie. Now, we have even more exciting news: Francis Galluppi is also joining the party!
Galloppi, known for his upcoming feature debut “The Last Stop in Yuma County,” has been tapped by Ghost House Pictures to write and direct a brand new Evil Dead story. Details are scarce, but Deadline describes it as an original concept developed by Galluppi himself and presented to Sam Raimi and the Evil Dead team. Plot specifics and production credits remain under wraps for now.
Sébastien Vaniček‘s untitled Evil Dead film remains shrouded in mystery. While details are absent, fans can expect more information to emerge as production progresses.
This strategy of selecting talented up-and-coming directors to bring their unique visions to the Deadites has proven successful for the Evil Dead franchise. Fede Alvarez’s 2013 reimagining of the original classic paved the way, and Lee Cronin’s “Evil Dead Rise” continued the tradition last year.
Francis Galluppi’s feature film debut, “The Last Stop in Yuma County,” has yet to be released, but it clearly impressed Sam Raimi and the Evil Dead team. The film is slated for a theatrical and home release on May 10th of this year.
In an official statement to Deadline, Sam Raimi expressed his confidence in Galluppi’s abilities: “Francis Galluppi is a storyteller who knows when to keep us waiting in simmering tension and when to hit us with explosive violence. He is a director that shows uncommon control in his feature debut.”
With two new Evil Dead films on the horizon, horror fans have a lot to look forward to. Stay tuned for further updates on both films as they develop! With fresh talent behind the camera and Sam Raimi’s guidance, the future of the Evil Dead franchise looks brighter and bloodier than ever.
