Bruce Campbell calls for more humor in 'Evil Dead' franchise

Actor Bruce Campbell has expressed a desire for the 'Evil Dead' franchise to reincorporate more humor. In a recent interview, Campbell noted that recent installments, including 'Evil Dead Rise' and 'Evil Dead Burn', have been largely humorless and too grim. While acknowledging that the heavy subject matter of these films—such as domestic abuse and addiction—makes comedy difficult, he argued that the series can be scary without being solely dark.

'Evil Dead Burn', directed by French filmmaker Sébastien Vaniček, is the latest entry in the rebooted saga. Vaniček, known for the French film 'Vermines', brings a distinct creative vision to the franchise. Fans are currently awaiting 'Evil Dead Wrath', expected in 2027, to see if the series will return to the tonal balance of the original films.