Sébastien Vaniček, the French horror filmmaker behind the upcoming Evil Dead Burn, has signed with WME (William Morris Endeavor) for representation. The news broke on June 8, 2026, as an exclusive report.
Vaniček directed and co-wrote Evil Dead Burn, the next movie in the famous Sam Raimi horror franchise. Warner Bros. will release the film in theaters on July 24, 2026.
Vaniček’s Rise After Infested Success
The French director got the job to helm Evil Dead Burn after his first movie Infested became a breakout hit. That spider horror film first showed at the Venice Film Festival. It went on to win Best Film and Best Director at Fantastic Fest. Infested also received a Special Jury Prize at the Sitges Film Festival and earned a César Award nomination for Best First Film.
After its festival run, Shudder bought the film for North America and several other international markets.
Vaniček continues to have representation with Studio 112 in Paris.
Evil Dead Burn Plot and Cast Details
Evil Dead Burn follows a woman who goes to stay with her in-laws after her husband dies. She wants to find peace. But one by one, the family members turn into Deadites, the demonic creatures from the Evil Dead movies. The woman then learns that the marriage promises she made in life still matter, even after death.
The movie stars Souheila Yacoub (Dune: Part Two), Hunter Doohan (Wednesday), Luciane Buchanan (The Night Agent), Tandi Wright (Pearl), and George Pullar.
Character names for some cast members have been revealed. Souheila Yacoub plays Alice. Tandi Wright plays Susan. Hunter Doohan plays Joseph. Luciane Buchanan plays Thya.
Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert are producing the film through their Ghost House Pictures company.
Production Wrapped and Teaser Released
Evil Dead Burn finished filming in New Zealand. Vaniček wrote the script with Florent Bernard, who also co-wrote Infested with him.
Warner Bros. released the first official trailer for Evil Dead Burn in May 2026 . The teaser shows a slate with the movie’s title in the franchise’s familiar font, followed by a voice saying “action”.
Vaniček previously told the studio he wanted to make a harsh film, one that hurts viewers and leaves them feeling tested. He said he would put all the horror he has inside into this movie, calling it a cleansing experience.
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Release and Streaming Details
Evil Dead Burn comes out in theaters on July 24, 2026, distributed by Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema.
The movie will be available in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and India through local theater distributions. Warner Bros. handles global distribution for the film.
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