Evil Dead (2013) is a supernatural horror film that serves as a soft reboot and continuation of the franchise.
Directed by Fede Álvarez, who co-wrote the screenplay with Rodo Sayagues, the film is a "re-imagining" of the first installment in the series.
The plot follows a group of five friends who travel to a remote cabin in the woods, where they discover the Necronomicon, an ancient book that unwittingly summons up demons living in the nearby woods. The film stars Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Lou Taylor Pucci, Jessica Lucas, and Elizabeth Blackmore.
While the film lacks the absurd humor that underlined the original, it compensates with brutal terror, gory scares, and gleefully bloody violence. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its production values, performances, and the intensity of its horror elements. It grossed $97.5 million worldwide against a production budget of $17 million.
The film is considered a continuation of the franchise, with plans to feature both the protagonist of the original trilogy and Mia in future installments. It was followed by a sequel in 2023, which is set to be the fifth installment in the series.