The Evil Dead franchise sits in high regard among fans of the horror genre. Even though the first film was released in 1981, the franchise remains relevant today, and its latest film, the Lee Cronin-directed Evil Dead Rise, is proof of this.
Although there have been more than 40 years separating the first film and Evil Dead Rise, it still attracted many viewers to the theaters and was a massive return on investment. Evil Dead Rise made over $146 million on a modest budget of $19 million.
If nothing else, the film's performance proves the franchise's central story is compelling and that Cronin knows how to wow the audience. The film's performance has also led to questions about whether Cronin will direct another installment.
Recently, Cronin sat down for an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, where he talked about the process of making the film and his experiences on set. The Irish filmmaker also revealed his thoughts on taking the helm of another film in the universe.
Cronin admitted that a new film is a possibility, especially because he had a swell time making it. On what the story would be about, he said that they bounced some ideas around while they were making Evil Dead Rise and, given how the film played out, a sequel is something worthy of discussion.