Sam Raimi and the original producers of The Evil Dead have confirmed that a remake of the cult horror is in the works.
The news was leaked by producer Bruce Campbell earlier this week, and Ghost House Pictures has now released a statement confirming the report.
Original writer and director Raimi will return as a producer on the remake, alongside Campbell and Rob Tapert.
“We are committed to making this movie and are inspired by the enduring popularity and enthusiasm for the Evil Dead series,” the statement reads.
“We can’t wait to scare a new generation of moviegoers using filmmaking techniques that were not available to us 30 years ago, as well as Fede [Alvarez] bringing a fresh eye to the film’s original elements.”
According to Coming Soon, Raimi and Tapert were impressed by Alvarez’s short film Panic Attack, and have brought the young filmmaker on board to both write and direct the remake.
The Evil Dead was originally released back in 1981, and follows a group of young friends who rent a remote cabin where they accidentally summon a group of demon spirits.
The classic horror was followed by The Evil Dead II in 1987 and Army of Darkness in 1992.