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Evil Dead 2 (2024) – A Thrilling Supernatural Horror Sequel

Five years after the horrific events of the first Evil Dead, Ash Williams finds himself once again facing the terrifying forces of the Necronomicon. When a group of unsuspecting college students unwittingly resurrect an ancient demonic entity, Ash is forced to confront his past and fight for survival against the relentless horde of Deadites.

With his trusty chainsaw and shotgun in hand, Ash must navigate a nightmarish reality filled with gory scares, dark humor, and an endless battle against the forces of darkness. Directed by Lee Cronin and featuring groundbreaking practical effects, Evil Dead 2 (2024) promises to be a thrilling, blood-curdling experience for fans of the cult classic franchise.

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Evil Dead Rise is a 2023 American supernatural horror film written and directed by Lee Cronin. It is a standalone entry and the fifth installment in the Evil Dead film series.

film stars Lily Sullivan and Alyssa Sutherland as two estranged sisters trying to survive and save their family from deadites. Morgan Davies, Gabrielle Echols, and Nell Fisher (in her film debut) appear in supporting roles. The film’s development was preceded by scrapped plans for direct sequels to Evil Dead (2013) and Army of Darkness (1992), and a fourth season of Ash vs Evil Dead (2015–2018).

By October 2019, Sam Raimi announced that a new film was in development, with Rob Tapert producing, Raimi and Bruce Campbell executive producing, and Cronin writing and directing the project. New Line Cinema (the first film’s distributor) was announced as a production company involved. Principal photography took place in New Zealand from June to October 2021. The film was originally set to premiere on the streaming service HBO Max, but distributor Warner Bros. Pictures opted to release the film theatrically first after positive test screenings.

Evil Dead Rise had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 15, 2023, and was theatrically released in the United States on April 21, 2023, by Warner Bros. Pictures. The film received positive reviews from critics and grossed over $147 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing film of the series.

At the 51st Saturn Awards, it earned two nominations: Best Horror Film and Best Make-up.