‘The Mummy’: ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Director Lee Cronin to Helm Blumhouse Remake!!

The Mummy is rising from its tomb. The venerable horror franchise is coming back under the control of Evil Dead Rise‘s Lee Cronin, who will write and direct the film for New Line Cinema and Blumhouse. Along with the announcement, the film is set to be released on April 17, 2026 The film was previously announced as an unnamed Lee Cronin horror project, but Blumhouse … Continue reading ‘The Mummy’: ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Director Lee Cronin to Helm Blumhouse Remake!!

‘Evil Dead’: Bruce Campbell Promises More Projects!!

When it comes to new installments in popular horror franchises, few have been as beloved as Evil Dead Rise. The fifth installment of Evil Dead was a huge success at the box office last year. Since that time, franchise creator Sam Raimi and actor Bruce Campbell have slowly been teasing what’s next for the popular supernatural series. Now, during San Diego Comic Con, Campbell has … Continue reading ‘Evil Dead’: Bruce Campbell Promises More Projects!!

‘Evil Dead Rise’ Director Lee Cronin’s Next Set for April 17, 2026 Release!!

Director Lee Cronin made waves with his 2023 film Evil Dead Rise, and we now know when he will be frightening audiences with a new project. Warner Bros.‘ New Line Cinema has set Cronin‘s next film for an April 17, 2026, release, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The film remains shrouded in mystery, but has two heavy hitters attached to it; Cronin‘s feature will come … Continue reading ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Director Lee Cronin’s Next Set for April 17, 2026 Release!!

‘Evil Dead’: Sébastien Vaniček to Direct New Spin-Off Movie!!

A spin-off Evil Dead movie is in the works, with a director and co-writer having signed on for the upcoming horror film. Deadline has reported that Sébastien Vaniček will serve as the director and co-writer for the upcoming Evil Dead spin-off movie, which comes from Sam Raimi and Robert Tapert’s Ghost House Pictures. Little is known about the plot at this time, though given its … Continue reading ‘Evil Dead’: Sébastien Vaniček to Direct New Spin-Off Movie!!

‘Evil Dead’: Bruce Campbell Confirms Sam Raimi’s Plans to Release More Movies!!

Evil Dead Rise, the excellent latest installment in the Evil Dead franchise, was released in theaters in April this year. Now that the dust is settled, Bruce Campbell, the original franchise star and now, producer of the series has been reflecting on how the film was received by audiences and the Evil Dead fanbase at large. Along with fellow producers Robert Tapert and Sam Raimi, … Continue reading ‘Evil Dead’: Bruce Campbell Confirms Sam Raimi’s Plans to Release More Movies!!

‘The Little Mermaid’ Topples ‘Fast X’ from Top Spot at the BO!!

According to industry estimates, The Little Mermaid pulled in a $30m Saturday, which was the same amount of money Disney’s Aladdin pulled in on its Saturday over Memorial Day weekend; with revised outlook for the Rob Marshall directed musical at $95.5M over three days and $117.5M over four per Disney this AM. Despite the easing of grosses, that’s not a bad thing; this just happens … Continue reading ‘The Little Mermaid’ Topples ‘Fast X’ from Top Spot at the BO!!

‘Fast X’ Takes Top Spot with Soft Domestic Debut at the BO!!

The Louis Leterrier-directed Fast X on Friday came in at $28 million, with Saturday easing by 21% to $22.2M for what has always been an expected $67 million start for the tenthquel. That is just $3M shy of F9‘s $70M — not too bad. The finish line this weekend, as we’ve always told you, will be worldwide, which is on its way to a $320M … Continue reading ‘Fast X’ Takes Top Spot with Soft Domestic Debut at the BO!!

Mother’s Day Weekend Sees ‘Guardians Vol 3’ Manage Hold Over ‘Book Club 2’ at the BO!!

The Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 keeps getting stronger — and The Book Club: The Next Chapter weaker. If that latter Focus Features movie, which is now pegged at $6.5M, is going to rise to another level, it’s today on Mother’s Day by surprise. However, analysts have already built into the projection that isn’t happening. Note that older female moviegoers typically plan their trips to … Continue reading Mother’s Day Weekend Sees ‘Guardians Vol 3’ Manage Hold Over ‘Book Club 2’ at the BO!!

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Takes Top Spot at the BO!!

Great news, as Disney/Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 held it together on Saturday with an estimated $38.8M, just -20% off from its Friday+previews’ figure of $48.2M. This will get the James Gunn-directed MCU swan song to $114M, which is higher than the $110M we were spotting earlier in the week. Essentially and logically, that great heat out there for the film kicked … Continue reading ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ Takes Top Spot at the BO!!

‘Evil Dead Rise’ Crosses $100 Million at the Worldwide BO!!

Horror is as hot as ever with hit after hit at the box office. Evil Dead Rise, which was released in mid-April, is just the latest genre offering to make a blood-soaked splash. The fifth film in the Evil Dead franchise has been on track to cross the $100 million mark for a while now and, just before it enters its third weekend of release, … Continue reading ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Crosses $100 Million at the Worldwide BO!!

‘Super Mario Bros’ Continues Strong Hold as New Arrivals Die on Arrival at the BO!!

Two holdovers, Super Mario Bros Movie and Evil Dead Rise, are continuing to have a gravitational pull on the under-25 set, while frosh wide releases once again this spring are seeing single-digit million results. Illumination/Nintendo/Universal’s Super Mario Bros at $40M continues to break records, with the best fourth weekend ever for an animated movie, beating Incredibles 2‘s $28.4M. It’s also the best fourth frame for … Continue reading ‘Super Mario Bros’ Continues Strong Hold as New Arrivals Die on Arrival at the BO!!

Evil Dead Rise (2023) Review!!

Synopsis – A twisted tale of two estranged sisters whose reunion is cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival as they face the most nightmarish version of family imaginable. My Take – It’s hard to believe that the Evil Dead franchise has been around for more than four decades. Released in 1981, the Sam Raimi (Spider-Man … Continue reading Evil Dead Rise (2023) Review!!

‘The Super Mario Bros Movie’ Continues Domination as ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Exceeds Expectations at the BO!!

Illumination/Universal’s The Super Mario Bros Movie stayed on course with its third weekend estimate notching an $58.2M, which is the best third weekend for an animated movie ever, beating the $46.4M earned by Pixar/Disney’s The Incredibles 2 during June 29-July 1, 2018 which was a pre-Independence Day weekend. As we told you, the Nintendo pic crossed the $400 million mark stateside yesterday in its 18th … Continue reading ‘The Super Mario Bros Movie’ Continues Domination as ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Exceeds Expectations at the BO!!

‘Evil Dead Rise’ Clips Highlight Alyssa Sutherland’s Deadite Monster!! Check It Out!!

Following the ticket sale for the upcoming horror flick, Evil Dead Rise—which is the latest entry for the Evil Dead universe Sam Raimi created—the Book of the Dead was once again unleashed, along with two new clips showing a mother quickly turning into a dreadful monster. The clips posted on Bloody Disgusting‘s YouTube page heighten anticipation for the forthcoming film, which will soon scare cinemagoers … Continue reading ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Clips Highlight Alyssa Sutherland’s Deadite Monster!! Check It Out!!

‘Evil Dead Rise’ Trailer Reveals the Critical Praise!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A twisted tale of two estranged sisters whose reunion is cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival as they face the most nightmarish version of family imaginable. Directed – Lee Cronin Starring – Alyssa Sutherland, Lily Sullivan, Morgan Davies Check out the trailer: This mother is 96% rotten to the core… Get tickets now … Continue reading ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Trailer Reveals the Critical Praise!! Check It Out!!

‘Evil Dead Rise’: New Clip Unleashes the Book of the Dead Again!! Check It Out!!!

Cineworld has unwrapped the Necronomicon for all to see ahead of the release of Lee Cronin‘s much-anticipated gore fest Evil Dead Rise. The theater chain released an exclusive new clip for the horror film on Twitter that serves as a grandiose introduction to this installment’s Book of the Dead. Covered in bugs and tucked away in a dark crevice where no one should dare to look, it’s … Continue reading ‘Evil Dead Rise’: New Clip Unleashes the Book of the Dead Again!! Check It Out!!!

‘Evil Dead Rise’ Gets an April Fools Teaser!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A twisted tale of two estranged sisters whose reunion is cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival as they face the most nightmarish version of family imaginable. Directed – Lee Cronin Starring – Alyssa Sutherland, Lily Sullivan, Morgan Davies Check out the trailer: This April, rediscover what it means to possess someone – in … Continue reading ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Gets an April Fools Teaser!! Check It Out!!

‘Thaw’: ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Director Lee Cronin Tapped for New Horror Thriller!!

Lee Cronin, the director for the upcoming fifth entry in the classic Evil Dead franchise, Evil Dead Rise, has already secured his next film. According to The Hollywood Reporter, he will be reuniting with New Line Studios to direct their original horror thriller Thaw. Cronin will also be responsible for rewriting the current draft of the script, originally written by Jeremy Passmore. The story follows a group of survivors searching for … Continue reading ‘Thaw’: ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Director Lee Cronin Tapped for New Horror Thriller!!

‘Evil Dead’: An Animated Project Is Being Actively Pursued, Says Bruce Campbell!!

There are so many exciting horror franchises returning in 2023. This includes Evil Dead in the appropriately titled Evil Dead Rise. The film releases in theaters this April and will be another reinvention of the franchise. The one thing Rise won’t have is Bruce Campbell’s Ash Williams, as the actor has retired from the role given how physically demanding it became. However, that doesn’t rule … Continue reading ‘Evil Dead’: An Animated Project Is Being Actively Pursued, Says Bruce Campbell!!

‘Evil Dead Rise’ Run Time Revealed to Be 96 Minutes Long!!

2023 is off to another killer start for the horror genre. While most genre fans are currently focused on Ghostface’s return, there’s another iconic franchise marking their comeback in April. This would be Evil Dead in the appropriately titled Evil Dead Rise. The marketing for the film has slowly been ramping up with the first crazy trailer for Rise promising another blood-soaked entry for this … Continue reading ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Run Time Revealed to Be 96 Minutes Long!!

‘Evil Dead Rise’: Green-Band and Red-Band Trailers Promise a Blood-Soaked Horror Thriller!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – A twisted tale of two estranged sisters whose reunion is cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival as they face the most nightmarish version of family imaginable. Directed – Lee Cronin Starring – Alyssa Sutherland, Lily Sullivan, Morgan Davies Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Evil Dead Rise’: Green-Band and Red-Band Trailers Promise a Blood-Soaked Horror Thriller!! Check It Out!!

‘Evil Dead Rise’ Gets a Terrifying First Poster!! Check It Out!!

2023 looks to be another dominant year for the horror genre with so many iconic franchises seeing their scary return. This includes Evil Dead in the appropriately titled Evil Dead Rise. The film’s set to hit theaters in April and the marketing for Rise is starting to ramp up. The first trailer for the film is releasing tomorrow Wednesday, January 4. To hype the blood-soaked … Continue reading ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Gets a Terrifying First Poster!! Check It Out!!

‘Evil Dead Rise’: New Image Sees the Return of the Fan-Favorite Boomstick!! Check It Out!!

We’re finally getting an idea of where the 6,500 liters of blood went in a new image for Lee Cronin‘s Evil Dead Rise exclusively from Empire. The latest look at the film was part of an interview with Cronin on the wild new direction he’s taking Evil Dead in with his latest feature produced by Sam Raimi. The film trades the usual cabin in the … Continue reading ‘Evil Dead Rise’: New Image Sees the Return of the Fan-Favorite Boomstick!! Check It Out!!

‘Evil Dead Rise’: New Image Sees a Figure Rising from the Lake!! Check It Out!!

Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema just released a new image from Evil Dead Rise, which is headed to theaters next April. Alongside the third image previewing the latest addition to the Evil Dead franchise, director Lee Cronin (The Hole in the Ground) shared some insights on how the upcoming film fits into the universe created by Sam Raimi. The new Evil Dead Rise image … Continue reading ‘Evil Dead Rise’: New Image Sees a Figure Rising from the Lake!! Check It Out!!

‘Evil Dead Rise’: Bruce Campbell Shares New Image Teasing the Bloody New Horror!! Check It Out!!

2023 is being set up as another killer year for horror. So many iconic horror franchises returned this year and next year is no different. One of the most notable franchises making a sinister comeback is Evil Dead in the appropriately titled Evil Dead Rise. The highly anticipated film comes out in April and now producer Bruce Campbell has shared a new image teasing that … Continue reading ‘Evil Dead Rise’: Bruce Campbell Shares New Image Teasing the Bloody New Horror!! Check It Out!!

‘Evil Dead Rise’: First Image Teases the Bloody New Horror!! Check It Out!!

It’s finally Halloween which means it’s a great day to look forward to some of the exciting horror films coming in the new year. One of the most iconic horror franchises getting a revival in 2023 is Evil Dead in the appropriately titled Evil Dead Rise. The film is getting a theatrical release next April and, in honor of the spooky holiday, fans have been … Continue reading ‘Evil Dead Rise’: First Image Teases the Bloody New Horror!! Check It Out!!

‘Evil Dead Rise’ Reveals a New Bloody BTS Image!! Check It Out!!

Evil Dead Rise director Lee Cronin shared a new image of the highly-anticipated horror movie. While we haven’t seen much of the new Evil Dead movie yet, the image promises the Deadites are as deadly as ever, leaving a trail of blood and guts everywhere they go. The new image gives a behind-the-scenes peek at a corridor that was painted in blood by an unknown threat. In the picture, we … Continue reading ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Reveals a New Bloody BTS Image!! Check It Out!!

‘Evil Dead Rise’ to Get a Theatrical Release Instead of HBO Max Premiere!!

As Warner Bros. shifts a number of its blockbuster release dates around, it looks like the Evil Dead are once again set to hit our screens. Originally an HBO Max exclusive, Lee Cronin‘s Evil Dead Rise, the fifth installment in the campy horror franchise, will now premiere exclusively in theaters on April 21, 2023. Starring Alyssa Sutherland, Lily Sullivan, Gabrielle Echols, Morgan Davies, Nell Fisher, … Continue reading ‘Evil Dead Rise’ to Get a Theatrical Release Instead of HBO Max Premiere!!

‘Evil Dead Rise’ Has Wrapped Filming!!

After years of waiting, we are finally closer to watching a brand new Evil Dead film. Evil Dead Rise, the fifth installment of the cult classic franchise, has officially completed filming according to writer and director Lee Cronin. The director, who previously received acclaim for his 2019 Irish horror The Hole in The Ground, broke the news on Twitter in bloody fashion. “8 months, 1 … Continue reading ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Has Wrapped Filming!!

‘Evil Dead Rise’: Mia Challis Joins Cast of HBO Max’s Reboot!!

HBO Max’s Evil Dead Rise has added Mia Challis to its cast, reveals Deadline. Challis, who’ll soon star on Netflix’s eight-episode thriller Clickbait, is set to play an 18-year-old girl obsessed with fashion and social media on Lee Cronin’s Evil Dead Rise. According to Deadline, the new chapter in the Evil Dead franchise will take place in Los Angeles and follow two sisters who get … Continue reading ‘Evil Dead Rise’: Mia Challis Joins Cast of HBO Max’s Reboot!!

‘Evil Dead: Rise’: Upcoming HBO Max Sequel Adds Three More to Cast!!

The Hollywood Reporter has reported that New Line has added young actors Morgan Davies, Nell Fisher, and Gabrielle Echols to the upcoming installment in the Evil Dead franchise, Evil Dead Rise. The film will be directed by Irish filmmaker Lee Cronin, who wrote and directed the upcoming installment. The new movie will center around two estranged sisters, played by Alyssa Sutherland and Lily Sullivan, whose … Continue reading ‘Evil Dead: Rise’: Upcoming HBO Max Sequel Adds Three More to Cast!!

‘Evil Dead Rise’: First BTS Image Confirms Start of Production!! Check It Out!!

Director Lee Cronin has shared the first behind-the-scenes image from Evil Dead Rise to celebrate the start of production on the long-awaited fourth installment in the cult classic franchise, which was recently announced to be heading exclusively to HBO Max. Cronin also wrote the script, and though he’s relatively untested as a director, his feature debut The Hole in the Ground was an accomplished and … Continue reading ‘Evil Dead Rise’: First BTS Image Confirms Start of Production!! Check It Out!!

‘Evil Dead Rise’ Is Officially Heading to HBO Max!!!

The Deadites will rise on HBO Max, as Evil Dead Rise is officially heading to the streaming platform, with no theatrical release confirmed. Executive produced by Evil Dead original director Sam Raimi and star Bruce Campbell, Evil Dead Rise is the new chapter of one of the most influential horror franchises in movie history, and if moving to a streaming platform ensures we’ll get to … Continue reading ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Is Officially Heading to HBO Max!!!

‘Evil Dead’: Fede Álvarez Shares BTS Photos on the Reboot Film’s Anniversary!! Check It Out!!

The reboot of Evil Dead turned eight yesterday, and to celebrate the special occasion director and co-writer Fede Álvarez used his Twitter account to gift us with some never seen behind-the-scenes images. Besides releasing the new pics, Álvarez also talked about how one of the most memorable moments of the movie was actually improvised with an unusual prop. The images published by Álvarez feature the crew … Continue reading ‘Evil Dead’: Fede Álvarez Shares BTS Photos on the Reboot Film’s Anniversary!! Check It Out!!

‘Evil Dead Rise’: Bruce Campbell Confirms Filming to Start This Year!!

Few movie franchises are so influential to horror as Evil Dead. It’s funny, campy, bloody, and overall a masterpiece, responsible for making a genius out of Sam Raimi and transforming Bruce Campbell into a pop idol for his acting as Ash Williams — and Campbell himself has brought us confirmation about the next chapter of the franchise, Evil Dead Rise, in an interview for Knox News (also … Continue reading ‘Evil Dead Rise’: Bruce Campbell Confirms Filming to Start This Year!!