Horror fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the release of „EVIL DEAD RISE Trailer 2 (2023)“, the latest installment in the beloved Evil Dead franchise. Directed by Lee Cronin and produced by Sam Raimi, the film promises to deliver even more blood, gore, and terror than its predecessors. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what we can expect from the second trailer and what it means for the future of the franchise.
The Plot
„EVIL DEAD RISE Trailer 2 (2023)“ follows a group of friends who gather in a remote cabin to help a family member overcome her addiction. But when they stumble upon the Necronomicon Ex-Mortis, they unwittingly unleash an evil force that threatens to consume them all. As they fight for their lives, they must also confront their own demons and past traumas.
The Trailer
The second trailer for „EVIL DEAD RISE Trailer 2 (2023)“ is a feast for horror fans. It opens with a shot of the cabin in the woods, shrouded in mist and foreboding. We then see the main characters, played by Alyssa Sutherland, Lily Sullivan, and Jessica De Gouw, arriving at the cabin and settling in for the night. But as soon as they start exploring the surroundings, things take a turn for the worse.
The trailer is filled with quick cuts of blood-soaked mayhem, demonic possessions, and unsettling imagery. We see characters being dragged by unseen forces, walls covered in blood, and a chainsaw-wielding hero battling the evil. The trailer also teases the return of the iconic Deadites, the malevolent spirits that have haunted the franchise since the beginning.
The Cast
„EVIL DEAD RISE Trailer 2 (2023)“ boasts an impressive cast of up-and-coming actors. Alyssa Sutherland, best known for her work on „Vikings“, leads the group as Beth, a recovering addict struggling to reconnect with her sister Ellie, played by Lily Sullivan („Picnic at Hanging Rock“). Jessica De Gouw („Arrow“) rounds out the trio as Beth’s friend and sponsor.
The cast also includes Molly Gordon („Booksmart“), who plays a local resident who knows more than she lets on, and newcomer Gabrielle Echols, who takes on the role of a possessed child. Bruce Campbell, who starred as the iconic hero Ash Williams in the original trilogy, is not expected to make an appearance in this installment.
The Future of the Franchise
„EVIL DEAD RISE Trailer 2 (2023)“ marks a new chapter in the Evil Dead franchise. Unlike the previous films, which focused on Ash Williams and his battles against the Deadites, this movie introduces a new cast of characters and a fresh storyline. However, it’s important to note that the film is not a reboot or a remake, but a continuation of the Evil Dead universe.
Producer Sam Raimi has hinted that this film may lead to further sequels or even a television series. In an interview with Bloody Disgusting, Raimi said, „We’re hoping to create a whole universe around the Evil Dead, and this movie is just the first step.“
