Bruce Campbell Says Sam Raimi is Developing an EVIL DEAD Bible and Will Release New Films Every 2 to 3 Years
Bruce Campbell and Sam Raimi have big ambitions for the future of the Evil Dead franchise, and they are currently preparing for what that future holds. The next film in the Evil Dead franchise, Evil Dead Rise, hits theaters this weekend, and according to Campbell, the plan is to release a new Evil Dead movie every two to three years. To help that along, Raimi is currently developing a Bible for the franchise for future filmmakers who want to play in the sandbox.
During a recent interview with AV Club, Campbell was asked if he’d like to see a larger-scale, even more chaotic Evil Dead movie, and this was his response:
“The only problem with that is that it can get out of hand and if we jump into that world too quickly, it’s hard to get it back. I think the stories will progress a little more now. We’re going to try and do them more like every two or three years rather than every 10 years.”
He went on to talk about the Evil Dead Bible, saying:
“It’s also the first time Sam is working with his brother Ivan to create an overall Bible that will give future writers and directors an idea of where this thing should go next to potentially tie in some of these stories. So I think it’s going to get a little more tied in as the years go by. But because it’s all about the books. It could be a book in the past, a book in the future. It’s yet to be determined.”
The books that he’s referring to are the Books of the Dead that exist in the Evil Dead universe. I’m just excited that this franchise is alive and well and that there are plans to keep telling these nightmarish stories. I would love to see Raimi come back and direct one, which he has teased, but he also has a good eye for bringing in other talented individuals to make these films like Fede Álvarez and Lee Cronin.
A Bible will certainly help with keeping the rules of the universe consistent. I’m excited to see what comes of this and as a long-time fan of the franchise, I’m here for whatever terrifying stories they want to throw at us!
Evil Dead Rise opens in theaters on April 21, 2023.