Phil Roberts 
The cast of Evil Dead Burn takes over London’s Leicester Square and unleashes the Deadites across three cinemas!
Last night, the cast of Evil Dead Burn descended on London—and they didn’t come alone. Joined by a horde of gloriously grotesque Deadites, director Sébastien Vaniček and stars Souheila Yacoub and Hunter Doohan turned a special screening of the film into a full-blown horror spectacle, delivering plenty of extra scares before the opening credits had even rolled.
While Vaniček and his brilliant cast entertained the crowd with behind-the-scenes stories and production secrets, the Deadites had other ideas. Roaming London’s iconic Prince Charles Cinema in full character, they terrorized unsuspecting moviegoers, causing gleeful chaos wherever they lurked.
We were lucky enough to witness the carnage firsthand, and it was every bit as entertaining as you’d hope. At one point, a particularly mischievous Deadite snatched my phone right out of my hands while I was filming, proving that nowhere—and nothing—was safe. And that was only the beginning. Popcorn was pilfered, audience members were playfully chased through the venue, and some unlucky guests even found Deadites trying to claim their seats.
It was the perfect way to kick off an Evil Dead screening, blurring the line between the film and reality in all the best ways. The immersive antics made an already thrilling night feel even more memorable—and somehow made the movie itself even more of a blast. Take a look at some of the images from the night below.
THE DEADITES COMETH!
REACTIONS
As expected, we had an absolute blast with Sébastien Vaniček’s take on the Evil Dead franchise. In our social media reactions, I said: “Sébastien Vaniček’s Evil Dead Burn is a bloodthirsty, gory and brutal expansion of the Evil Dead lore. Although the film lacks the depth of the previous outings, the unrelenting violence and Deadite action make it a blood-chillingly great ride of pure barbarism. Groovy!”
Not everyone left quite as swept up in the carnage, however. Our News Editor, Carl Roberts, offered a more measured take on the film, saying: “Evil Dead Burn, despite some great violence, gore and horror, feels like a step back for the franchise. While horror fans will get their fill, it feels like something is missing despite spirited, great performances. However, it fits in nicely with what’s gone before.”
Want our full verdict? Be sure to read our complete review when the embargo lifts at 5:00pm BST (UK time) tonight. Trust us—you won’t want to miss it.
Photo credit: Simon Jacobs/PinPep
SYNOPSIS
EVIL DEAD BURN unleashes the franchise’s most savage and terrifying ride to date, blazing onto big screens with an all-new chapter of carnage and demonic mayhem.
After the loss of her husband, a woman seeks solace with her in-laws in their secluded family home. As one by one they are transformed into Deadites—turning the gathering into a family reunion from hell—she comes to discover that the vows she took in life live on… even in death.
CAST & CREW
EVIL DEAD BURN stars Souheila Yacoub, Tandi Wright, Hunter Doohan, Luciane Buchanan, Errol Shand, George Pullar, Maude Davey and Greta Van Den Brink. The film is directed by Sébastien Vaniček and written by Florent Bernard & Sébastien Vaniček. It is produced by Rob Tapert and Sam Raimi. The executive producers are Romel Adam, Bruce Campbell, Lee Cronin and Jose Canas. Vaniček is joined behind the camera by director of photography Philip Lozano, production designer Nick Connor, editor Maxime Caro and costume designer Sarah Voon.
Photo credit: Simon Jacobs/PinPep
RELEASE
Thankfully, you won’t have to wait long to experience the carnage for yourself. Evil Dead Burn slashes its way into cinemas on July 9, giving horror fans the chance to dive headfirst into the latest blood-soaked chapter of Sam Raimi’s beloved franchise from tomorrow. One thing’s for certain: you’re in for one hell of a ride. Bursting with ferocious Deadite mayhem, outrageous gore, and enough blood to satisfy even the most hardened horror fan, Evil Dead Burn is a gloriously unhinged cinematic experience that demands to be seen on the biggest screen possible.
So, book your tickets now and prepare yourself for what could be the most brutally entertaining horror film of the year. You’ve been warned.
And don’t forget to check back at 5:00pm BST (UK time) for our full review.
Meet Phil Roberts! He’s the dedicated owner, daily content manager, and editor-in-chief of The Future of the Force. Phil is a budding novelist who turned his passion toward writing about the franchises he loves back in 2016. He’s a huge fan of all things Star Wars, Batman, DC, Marvel, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, King Kong, and the Ray Harryhausen movies. Phil is a BFI-accredited journalist and a distinguished member of the Film Critics Association UK.
If he’s not catching a movie at the cinema, you can bet he’s streaming something just as awesome!
