Evil Dead Burn delivers extreme gore as latest franchise entry

The sixth installment of the Evil Dead franchise, titled Evil Dead Burn, opened in theaters in 2026. Directed by French filmmaker Sébastien Vaniček and produced by Warner Bros., the film was shot primarily in New Zealand. Vaniček emphasized unrestricted violence, saying “There’s no limit, I can’t have limits!” during a Variety interview.

The plot follows Alice (Souheila Yacoub), a French woman grieving the death of her husband William, as she stays with his family. The family’s dinner turns into a brutal fight for survival when they become possessed by Deadites, demonic entities from the series. Themes of domestic abuse, toxic masculinity and family trauma are woven into the horror.

Critics note the movie’s relentless practical effects, one‑take fight sequences and graphic kills—such as a dishwasher‑blade torture scene—while some praise its visceral intensity. Others argue the gore outweighs story, citing weak plot and limited contribution to franchise lore. The film continues the timeline established by Evil Dead Rise (2023) and the 2013 reboot, linking the various entries into a shared universe.

Overall, Evil Dead Burn polarises fans: it is praised for its extreme horror craftsmanship yet criticized for a lack of narrative depth.