Sam Raimi executive produces the latest Evil Dead movie
Evil Dead Rise is a supernatural horror movie that is the fifth installment of the Evil Dead franchise created by acclaimed director and producer Sam Raimi. The film is written and directed by Lee Cronin, who is best known for his 2019 picture The Hole in the Ground. The Irish filmmaker was hand-picked by Sam Raimi to write and direct. Robert Tapert, franchise-favourite, Bruce Campbell, and, Sam Raimi are all signed on as executive producers. Creating suspense in the score is Stephen McKeon who worked with Cronin on The Hole in the Ground. Dave Garbett is the cinematographer after having previously worked within the Evil Dead franchise. Keeping the continuity within the franchise, Bryan Shaw edits the movie after having been the editor for the 2013 reboot Evil Dead.
Australian actress and model, Alyssa Sutherland plays Ellie, a single mother raising three kids in a small apartment. Her sister Beth, played by Lily Sullivan is visiting the family as they discover something supernatural. There is room in the cast for Ali Asghar Shah, Gabrielle Echols, Morgan Davies, Neil Fisher, and Mia Challis. Evil Dead Rise was released on April 21st, 2023 in the cinemas.