The Evil Dead franchise is back with a vengeance! The first teaser trailer for Evil Dead 2: New Chapter has been unleashed, promising a terrifying continuation of the iconic horror series. This new installment, directed by Lee Cronin (Evil Dead Rise), takes the franchise into darker, bloodier, and more twisted territory while staying true to its roots.
A Dark Legacy Continues
The teaser begins with an ominous whispering sound as the camera pans through a dense, misty forest. A broken Necronomicon lies in the mud, its pages fluttering open to grotesque illustrations. A haunting voice mutters:
“Evil never dies. It waits… for someone to open the door.”
Set several years after Evil Dead Rise (2023), New Chapter follows a group of strangers who stumble upon the cursed Necronomicon in a remote, abandoned asylum. As they unwittingly unleash unspeakable horrors, they must fight for survival against Deadites, each other, and their own dark secrets.
Teaser Highlights
- Relentless Terror: The teaser shows flashes of gruesome Deadite transformations, including one horrifying scene where a possessed figure carves runes into their skin with a rusted scalpel.
- The Return of the Necronomicon: The book takes center stage, its sinister presence more menacing than ever. A chilling close-up shows new, cryptic symbols glowing faintly as it begins to “breathe.”
- Claustrophobic Setting: The asylum, with its decaying walls, flickering lights, and endless shadows, sets the perfect stage for the film’s unrelenting scares.
- A Mysterious Hero: A brief shot introduces the lead character, played by Jenna Ortega, wielding a blood-soaked axe and delivering the line: “If you’re gonna kill me, you’d better make it count.”
A Familiar Evil
Fans of the franchise will notice callbacks to its earlier films, from the eerie sound of demonic voices to the relentless, POV-style “evil force” camera movement rushing through the asylum’s hallways. But New Chapter also raises the stakes with updated effects and a grimmer, more psychological tone.
The Cast and Crew
- Jenna Ortega (Wednesday, Scream VI) stars as Lily, a troubled runaway who becomes an unlikely hero in the fight against the Deadites.
- Bill Skarsgård (It, Barbarian) plays Dr. Malcolm Cain, the asylum’s enigmatic caretaker with ties to the Necronomicon.
- Samara Weaving (Ready or Not) appears as a former patient who harbors her own dark secret.
- Bruce Campbell makes a rumored cameo as Ash Williams, the legendary Deadite slayer, potentially passing the torch to the next generation.
Directed by Lee Cronin, the film is produced by horror legends Sam Raimi and Robert Tapert, ensuring the franchise’s signature mix of gore, dark humor, and relentless scares remains intact.
A New Chapter of Fear
With a focus on fresh characters and a new, terrifying setting, Evil Dead 2: New Chapter aims to expand the lore of the Evil Dead universe while delivering the chaos and carnage fans crave.
The tagline for the film sets the tone perfectly:
“Once you open the book, there’s no closing it.”
Release Date
Evil Dead 2: New Chapter is set to haunt theaters on October 31, 2025, just in time for Halloween.
Final Thoughts
The teaser promises a fresh yet faithful continuation of the Evil Dead legacy. With its intense scares, spine-chilling atmosphere, and a talented cast, Evil Dead 2: New Chapter is poised to become a standout entry in the horror genre.
Prepare for the nightmare to begin. Evil always finds a way.
