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7.6
New Line Cinema / Screen Gems / Ghost House Pictures

Evil Dead Burn

Evil Dead · Evil Dead Collection

2026 109 min R
Critic7.6
Horror Supernatural Splatter
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Overview

A grieving family reunites at a secluded lake house and becomes trapped in a nightmare when Deadite possession spreads through the family.
Story 7.0
Acting 7.8
Direction 8.3
Cinematography 8.1
Music 7.7
Pacing 8.0
Originality 7.5
Emotional Impact 7.4
Overall 7.6

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Cinema Desk

7.6 /10

Why it is trending now

Evil Dead Burn is in its first theatrical week, creating strong searches around reviews, the ending, Deadites, streaming and the post-credits scene.

A family reunion from hell

The film moves the franchise to a secluded family setting where possession spreads through grief, resentment and old secrets.

A more brutal Deadite movie

Vaniček emphasizes practical gore, sustained violence and aggressive Deadite attacks.

Franchise connections

The Necronomicon, Kandarian Dagger, Bruce Campbell cameo and Ellie Bixler post-credits appearance connect the film to wider Evil Dead mythology.

Pros

  • Runtime included as 109 minutes
  • Strong Evil Dead franchise search interest
  • Aggressive practical gore and Deadite horror
  • Sam Raimi remains involved as producer
  • Immediate theatrical release-week momentum

Cons

  • Extreme violence will not suit all viewers
  • Critical reaction is mixed
  • The film is currently theatrical rather than widely available for home streaming
Verdict A brutally physical Evil Dead entry with immediate release-week search value around its gore, ending, Deadites and post-credits scene.

AI Review

Evil Dead Burn is a 2026 supernatural horror film directed by Sébastien Vaniček and produced by Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert. The 109-minute film follows Alice Price and her late husband's family as a secluded lake-house reunion becomes a Deadite nightmare. Released in U.S. theaters on July 10, the movie is currently in a strong release-week search window.

A brutally physical Evil Dead entry with immediate release-week search value around its gore, ending, Deadites and post-credits scene.

Recommended for Evil Dead and extreme horror fans, especially viewers following current theatrical releases and franchise connections.

Timeline

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Status
Development

A new Evil Dead film entered development in February 2024.

Director

Sam Raimi selected Sébastien Vaniček after being impressed by Infested.

Writing

Vaniček co-wrote the screenplay with Florent Bernard.

Casting

Souheila Yacoub joined as the lead, followed by Hunter Doohan, Luciane Buchanan and Tandi Wright.

Principal Photography

Filming began in New Zealand on July 22, 2025.

Production Wrap

Principal photography concluded on October 17, 2025.

Music

Double Danger composed the score.

Release Date Change

The U.S. release moved from July 24 to July 10, 2026.

Theatrical Release

Warner Bros. Pictures released the film in the United States on July 10, 2026.

Production

Development

A new Evil Dead film entered development in February 2024.

Director

Sam Raimi selected Sébastien Vaniček after being impressed by Infested.

Writing

Vaniček co-wrote the screenplay with Florent Bernard.

Casting

Souheila Yacoub joined as the lead, followed by Hunter Doohan, Luciane Buchanan and Tandi Wright.

Principal Photography

Filming began in New Zealand on July 22, 2025.

Production Wrap

Principal photography concluded on October 17, 2025.

Music

Double Danger composed the score.

Release Date Change

The U.S. release moved from July 24 to July 10, 2026.

Theatrical Release

Warner Bros. Pictures released the film in the United States on July 10, 2026.

Cast

Souheila Yacoub Alice Price
Tandi Wright Susan Price
Hunter Doohan Joseph Price
Luciane Buchanan Thya
Erroll Shand Edgar Price
Maude Davey Polly
George Pullar William Price
Greta Van Den Brink Jessica
Alyssa Sutherland Ellie Bixler

Characters

Alice Price Souheila Yacoub
Susan Price Tandi Wright
Joseph Price Hunter Doohan
Thya Luciane Buchanan
Edgar Price Erroll Shand
Polly Maude Davey
William Price George Pullar
Jessica Greta Van Den Brink
Ellie Bixler Alyssa Sutherland

Crew

Sébastien Vaniček Director
Sébastien Vaniček Writer
Florent Bernard Writer
Rob Tapert Producer
Sam Raimi Producer
Philip Lozano Cinematographer
Maxime Caro Editor
Double Danger Composer

Videos

Official Trailer

Soundtrack

  1. Evil Dead Burn — Double Danger
  2. The Book of the Dead — Double Danger
  3. Alice — Double Danger

Trivia

  • Evil Dead Burn has a listed runtime of 109 minutes.
  • Sébastien Vaniček directed and co-wrote the film.
  • Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert produced the movie.
  • Principal photography took place in New Zealand.
  • The film was produced for approximately $20 million.
  • Evil Dead Burn opened to approximately $13.7 million domestically.
  • Current reported totals place the movie at approximately $41 million worldwide.
  • Bruce Campbell has a cameo appearance through a photograph.
  • Alyssa Sutherland appears as Ellie Bixler in the post-credits scene.
  • The original soundtrack was released digitally before the film's theatrical opening.

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Evil Dead Burn is a 2026 supernatural horror film directed by Sébastien Vaniček and produced by Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert. The 109-minute film follows Alice Price and her late husband's family as a secluded lake-house reunion becomes a Deadite nightmare. Released in U.S. theaters on July 10, the movie is currently in a strong release-week search window. Similar picks: Same Franchise, Highly Rated Horror

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