Latest news with #SébastienVaniček
Geek Tyrant
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
EVIL DEAD BURN Cast Comes Together with Hunter Doohan, Luciane Buchanan, and Tandi Wright — GeekTyrant
Things are heating up for the next installment in the Evil Dead universe. The cast of Evil Dead Burn is coming together, and it's already looking promising. According to Deadline, Hunter Doohan, best known for playing Tyler in Netflix's Wednesday , has signed on to star. He's joined by Luciane Buchanan ( The Night Agent ) and Tandi Wright ( Pearl ), with all three actors set to bring some fresh blood to the Sam Raimi-produced horror project. They'll join previously announced cast member Souheila Yacoub in the film, which is being directed by Infested filmmaker Sébastien Vaniček. He co-wrote the script with Florent Bernard, continuing the collaborative horror streak they started with their 2023 creature feature. We don't know anything about the story, but Vaniček previously said: 'I told the studio that I wanted to make a nasty film, a film that hurts, from which you come away tested. I'm going to put all the horror I have inside, it will be cathartic, and if I haven't ruined my career and I can continue to make films behind it, I will move on to something other than horror!' He is looking to create a film that hits with force and sticks with audiences. He added: 'I want people to feel physically drained when they leave the theater, like they've been through an emotional and intense journey. The ambition remains the same as with Infested: to create a visceral, sensory experience that punches the audience in the gut.' As a fan, that's exactly what I want to hear when it comes to the bone-snapping, soul-swallowing, blood-drenched legacy. Evil Dead Burn will follow the success of Evil Dead Rise , directed by Lee Cronin, which revived the series in 2023 with a grittier, blood-soaked twist. And with another untitled Evil Dead film also on the way from Francis Galluppi, so the Deadites aren't done with us yet! Since Sam Raimi first unleashed the Necronomicon in 1981, The Evil Dead has evolved from a scrappy cabin-in-the-woods shocker into a multi-generational horror juggernaut. With this new lineup and a director hungry to leave a mark (or maybe a scar), Evil Dead Burn is probably going to be a crazy-ass horror movie.
Geek Tyrant
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
EVIL DEAD BURN Director Sébastien Vaniček Says 'I Want People to Feel Physically Drained When They Leave the Theater' — GeekTyrant
Director Sébastien Vaniček is taking the leap from breakout genre newcomer to helming one of horror's most iconic franchises with Evil Dead Burn . The filmmaker, who was praised for his debut film Infested ( Vermines ), is now heading to New Zealand to shoot the next chapter in the Evil Dead saga, with Dune: Part Two star Souheila Yacoub leading the charge. Produced by franchise mainstays Rob Tapert, Sam Raimi, and Bruce Campbell, and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and Sony, Evil Dead Burn marks one of two sequels in development following the box office success of Evil Dead Rise . In a recent conversation with Variety, Vaniček shared his excitement about diving into the blood-soaked world Raimi created, and why Yacoub was his first choice to carry this chapter. 'I've long admired Souheila's work in France, particularly in theater. She brings a rare physicality and emotional intensity to her performances – exactly the kind of raw, visceral presence I was looking for in Evil Dead Burn.' Yacoub is a former elite gymnast, once part of Switzerland's national team, and when it comes to intense action and emotionally charged performances, she's already proven herself in Climax , No Man's Land , and most recently, Planet B . According to Vaniček, 'we've spent a lot of time together discussing the story and the emotional depth I wanted to bring to the characters.' The role, he says, will push her both physically and psychologically. But Evil Dead Burn isn't just about the blood and mayhem. Vaniček views the franchise as a creative sandbox, one that welcomes big crazy swings and filmmaker-driven ideas. 'Evil Dead is like a creative playground, a bold laboratory for filmmakers eager to explore something raw, brutal, and deeply transgressive.' He is looking to create a film that hits with force and sticks with audiences long after the credits roll. 'I want people to feel physically drained when they leave the theater, like they've been through an emotional and intense journey. The ambition remains the same as with Infested : to create a visceral, sensory experience that punches the audience in the gut.' Vaniček isn't just aiming to satisfy longtime fans of the franchise as he wants to pull in fresh blood as well: 'I quickly expressed my ambition to bring something fresh and meaningful to this universe, to offer the franchise to an audience who isn't familiar with Evil Dead and is in search of unique, immersive, and sensory experiences.' He's hoping to bring a distinct flavor to the franchise: 'depth and nuance, something that feels uniquely ours, but that anyone can connect with.' Evil Dead Burn is set to be released on July 24, 2026.
Geek Culture
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
Sébastien Vaniček's ‘Evil Dead Burn' Sequel Sets July 2026 Release
Evil Dead fans won't have to wait much longer for their next trip into the woods… or in this case, somewhere even more hellish. Directed by Sébastien Vaniček and co-written with Florent Bernard, the sequel Evil Dead Burn will star Souheila Yacoub, bringing a new lead to a series known for putting its heroes through relentless torment (per Variety). Yacoub, who portrayed Fremen warrior Shishakli in Denis Villeneuve's Dune sequel, has carved a place for herself in genre cinema with a blend of grit and presence. With her character not expected to return in Dune: Messiah , Evil Dead Burn offers a new showcase for her talents. Her previous credits include Climax , Savages , and the horror comedy The Balconettes . Souheila Yacoub Vaniček, best known for directing the 2023 French horror film Infested , was first linked to the Evil Dead franchise in early 2024. Long before the official announcement, he hinted that his film would be titled Evil Dead Burn . That cryptic tease has now been confirmed, adding a fiery edge to a franchise better known for blood than flame. Rob Tapert and Sam Raimi will return to produce. Bruce Campbell, Romel Adam, Jose Canas, and Evil Dead Rise director Lee Cronin are also attached as executive producers. While Evil Dead has never been a blockbuster juggernaut, it has enjoyed a rare kind of longevity. Beginning with Sam Raimi's 1981 cult classic, the franchise has grown to include sequels, a reboot, a spin-off TV show, and an army of fans who know their Necronomicon lore by heart. Most entries were modest box office performers until Evil Dead Rise defied expectations in 2023 with a US$147 million global haul. That film, a standalone chapter with no Ash Williams in sight, proved there's still plenty of life (and death) in this franchise. Riding the momentum of Evil Dead Rise , Warner Bros. and New Line have doubled down. Evil Dead Burn is just one of multiple projects in development. Another instalment, helmed by The Last Stop in Yuma County director Francis Galluppi, is also moving forward, though details remain tightly guarded. For now, Evil Dead Burn takes center stage. Whether it ends up in a cabin, a city, or someplace entirely new, one thing's certain: Deadites are coming back, and they're not coming quietly. Evil Dead Burn opens in cinemas on 24 July 2026. Natalie is a big fan of anything related to movies, TV shows, and anime — you name it. When she's not reading or being a dedicated cinephile, she's probably playing gacha and tabletop games, or daydreaming of Caleb from Love and Deepspace . Evil Dead Evil Dead Burn Evil Dead Rise Evil Dead Spinoff sam raimi
