Francis Galluppi, the talented director behind ‘The Last Stop in Yuma County,’ is set to helm a highly anticipated new Evil Dead spin-off movie. This exciting news follows the confirmation of Sébastien Vaniček as the director of another thrilling Evil Dead project. Galluppi, whose debut film is slated for release in May 2024, conceived the idea for this new addition to the Evil Dead franchise and presented it to Sam Raimi at Ghost House Pictures.
Plot Details Under Wraps
As of now, details about the storyline and cast for Galluppi’s Evil Dead film remain undisclosed. Sam Raimi, who helmed the original Evil Dead trilogy and has produced recent iterations, praised Galluppi’s directorial skills, especially in building suspense and delivering impactful scenes. His statement reads: “Francis Galluppi is a storyteller who knows when to keep us waiting in simmering tension and when to hit us with explosive violence. He is a director who shows uncommon control in his feature debut.”
Looking Ahead: Evil Dead’s Future
The franchise aims for a quicker release schedule, with the next film expected in 2025, significantly reducing the wait times experienced in the past. Meanwhile, Sébastien Vaniček, who is also working on an Evil Dead film, shared that his project is still in the conceptual phase. In a recent interview, he mentioned his goal to start filming by the end of the year and hopes for a Halloween 2025 release. Vaniček promises a challenging film, hinting at a physically and emotionally intense experience for viewers, similar to his prior work. Currently, fans can stream “Evil Dead Rise” on MAX.
