So this news regards both the original Sam Raimi franchise & the new Fede Alvarez franchise.
FROM BLOODY DISGUSTING:
"
Director Fede Alvarez dropped a bomb on WonderCon audiences during an
Evil Dead panel this Sunday in the Anaheim convention center n California.
Back when the red band trailer had been released, We had pointed out some interesting imagery that suggested that
maybe the new
Evil Dead, in theaters April 5, was actually a
sequel. Alvarez confirmed this to the WonderCon crowd, while also adding something
major.
He told audiences that an
Evil Dead 2 (followed by a planned
Evil Dead 3), and the recently announced
Army of Darkness 2, will eventually crossover for the ultimate cult horror movie
Evil Dead 7, reports
Movieweb.
So, after two sequels to the current remake – the remake universe will
collide with the old “Ash” universe in a film that will amount to be the
4th installment in
both franchises.
At this time, Sam Raimi and his brother Ivan Raimi are working on the screenplay for
Army of Darkness 2, which will continue the story of Ash as seen in the original
The Evil Dead
from 1981. While Fede Alvarez might have been joking, suggests the
site, who was on hand for the panel, he seemed serious when he said he
plans to join both his new franchise together with Sam Raimi’s old
franchise.
Hail the king, baby."
I know that is a bit confusing, just let that sink in for a bit... You good? Good!!!
OMG THIS IS GOING TO BE AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can't wait I am extreme excited about.. well all of this!!!
This crossover of both franchises could very well be (knock on wood) THE. GREATEST. HORROR. MOVIE. EVER!!!!!
What are your thoughts?
What are your hopes for "Army of Darkness 2"?
comment below.
Evil Dead comes out this Friday April 5th!
P.S. STAY AFTER THE CREDITS!!! It'll be... Groovy.