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Federico Alvarez to Direct Evil Dead Remake

By 07.12.11October 31st, 2015News

Bloody Disgusting got the exclusive scoop that Federico Alvarez has signed a deal with Ghost House Pictures to direct the upcoming Evil Dead Remake:

Bloody Disgusting is being told exclusively that Sam Raimi is gearing up to produce a quasi-remake of The Evil Dead, his breakthrough horror film from 1981 that starred Bruce Campbell as “Ash”, a modern day warrior who fends of resurrected deadites.

In an exclusive scoop, we’re told that Fede Alvarez (Federico Alvarez) is directing for Raimi’s Ghost House Pictures and Madnate. The remake was announced way back in 2004. No word on casting or if Bruce Campbell will return.

Alvarez made a name for himself with his epic 2009 sci-fi short Panic Attack that was posted on Youtube: