A family reunion turns into a supernatural nightmare in the sixth Evil Dead film
In short: In the 2026 horror sequel Evil Dead Burn, a grieving woman finds herself trapped in a secluded house with relatives who are slowly transforming into flesh-possessing demons. Directed by Sébastien Vaniček, this visceral installment explores the dark legacy of the Necronomicon and the brutal reality of surviving a demonic family gathering.
Evil Dead Burn, released in July 2026, serves as a direct sequel to the 2023 film Evil Dead Rise. The narrative follows Alice, who seeks refuge with her in-laws after the death of her husband, Will. The situation devolves into chaos when Will, having been transformed into a Deadite following a fatal car accident, returns to haunt his family. The plot centers on the discovery of research by Benjamin Price, which details how the Circle of the Wise Men once used the Necronomicon to summon demons and the Kandarian Dagger to banish them.
The production, helmed by director Sébastien Vaniček and producers Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert, was filmed in New Zealand between July and October 2025. Vaniček, who co-wrote the script with Florent Bernard, was recruited by Raimi following the success of his debut feature, Infested. The film features a cast including Souheila Yacoub, Tandi Wright, and Hunter Doohan. Musically, the film is scored by the French duo Double Danger, known for their previous work with the director.
Critical reception for the film has been generally positive, though mixed in some circles. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 70% approval rating from 207 critics, while Metacritic reports a weighted average score of 54 out of 100. Reviewers like Peter Debruge of Variety praised the film's practical effects and visceral style, while others, such as Brian Tallerico of RogerEbert.com, found the brutality excessive. Despite the polarizing nature of its gore, the film grossed $72.3 million worldwide against a $20 million budget, proving the enduring commercial appeal of the franchise's signature brand of supernatural horror.
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