Evil Dead: Awakening it is probably the most anticipated horror premiere of 2023. Since it was announced that there would be a new addition to the saga, fans of the franchise have expressed their absolute excitement; especially since the upcoming film is seasoned with several ingredients that were never seen in any of the previous installments.
On one side was the classic cabin in the middle of the forest. Now, the action will move to the city, in the departments of a building. And with it, the carnage and blood this time will take place behind closed doors. This is what you should know about Evil Dead: Awakening:
What will it be about?
Evil Dead: Awakening will tell us a twisted story of two estranged sisters, Ellie (Alyssa Sutherland) and Beth (Lily Sullivan), whose reunion is interrupted by the rise of demons they possess, throwing them into a paramount battle for survival as they face off against the most evil version of themselves. family nightmare imaginable.
Supposedly the entire story is a “twisted view of motherhood.” An increasingly recurring theme in horror movies. And it is that the older sister, Ellie, has three children. They all live together in an apartment located in a building in Los Angeles. Then, a Necronomicon will turn what should have been an emotional reunion into a true nightmare.
Production team and cast
Fans of the franchise are very excited especially for the personalities behind the camera. None other than Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell. However, neither of them will return to their usual roles. Both will be producers, instead of director and actor, as happened in the past. However, their simple participation already provides a certain atmosphere of calm and willingness for the regulars of the saga to trust that the upcoming film will be faithful to the essence of the original trilogy.
The film is scripted and directed by Lee Cronin (the cursed forest). The production had the services of cinematographer Dave Garbett (Underworld: Rise of the Lycans), production designer Nick Bassett (sweet tooth), editor Bryan Shaw (ash vs evil), costume designer Sarah Voon (Chasing Great) and composer Stephen McKeon (cursed forest).
Evil Dead: Awakening will star Lily Sullivan (I Met a Girl), Alyssa Sutherland (The fog), Morgan Davies (Friends forever), Gabrielle Echols (Reminiscence) and Nell Fisher (Northspur). Another of the peculiarities of this film is that none of the evil dead He has had children in the cast before. That will surely increase the dose of suspense and terror.
When it premieres Evil Dead: Awakening?
Evil Dead: Awakening will arrive in Mexican theaters on April 20, 2023.
official poster
Trailer for Evil Dead: Awakening (January 4, 2023)
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