‘EVIL DEAD RISE’ the next installment of the ‘EVIL DEAD’ franchise, is set to get its debut on HBO Max. When? Unfortunately, we don’t have dates as of yet but we do have some details. Irish filmmaker Lee Cronin will be directing the film with Robert Tapert producing. Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell will be executive producing.

Who’s going to star in the film? Alyssa Sutherland, known for her role on History’s ‘Vikings’ and Lilly Sullivan who’s credits include ‘Panic at Hanging Rock’ and ‘Jungle’.

It seems the story will take place outside of the normal lonely cabin in the dreaded wooded area and place it in an urban city location. The story centers on two estrange sisters reunion which is cut short when flesh possessing demons thrust them into a battle of survival.

“I’m thrilled to bring Evil Dead back to its original home at New Line 40 years after the release of the first film. The company’s history as pioneers of horror speaks for itself,” Raimi said in a statement. “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.”

Cronin, who is said to have been hand-picked by Raimi to direct, grew up watching the films.

“The Evil Dead movies filled my brain with terror and awe when I first saw them at nine years old,” said the incoming Evil Dead filmmaker. “I am excited and humbled to be resurrecting the most iconic of evil forces for both the fans and a whole new generation.”

“New Line has a proud history of involvement in some of the most influential and enduring horror films of all time, and the original The Evil Dead was a landmark moment for the Studio. The movie transformed the genre and with each new installment, Sam, Rob and Bruce have continued to raise the bar,” said Richard Brener, New Line president and chief creative officer. “It’s exciting to have them back in the fold for Evil Dead Rise after all these years, especially as they bring with them an immense talent in director Lee Cronin. His inventive spirit and his reverence for the franchise make him the perfect director to unleash Evil Dead once again.”

We look forward to hearing more about the project in the coming months. Stay tuned for more!