Director Lee Cronin, who helmed the successful 2022 reboot “Evil Dead Rise,” returns to lead this new installment. Cronin’s vision for “Evil Dead 2” seems to blend the classic horror elements that fans love with fresh, innovative scares that will appeal to both long-time followers and new viewers.

In an interview, Cronin expressed his excitement for the sequel: “We’re taking the Evil Dead franchise to new heights. The sequel will explore the mythology further and introduce new characters that will bring a fresh dynamic to the story. Fans can expect more gore, more scares, and more of the dark humor that defines Evil Dead.”