Evil Dead Burn X reviews out: Sebastien Vanicek's horror film ‘overflows with blood, gore and vicious kills’, but ‘lacks in scares’

Horror fans, there’s some good news in store. Evil Dead Burn, the sequel to Evil Dead Rise (2023), has premiered on the silver screens today, July 10, to give you sleepless nights and double-check your doors. The movie, directed by Sebastien Vanicek, picks up right where the narrative left off, offering a gut-wrenching and deadly watch that will have you peeking through your fingers while you cover your face in shock and disgust. Despite lacking jump scares and a strong storyline, X-reviews indicate that Evil Dead Burn makes up for it with relentless gore, brutal kills, and impressive practical effects.

Evil Dead Burn: X reviews

Business analyst and film critic Ramesh Bala has given Evil Dead Burn a solid 4 rating out of 5, lauding the film’s ‘brutal, nerve-shredding horror ride that delivers exactly what fans expect and more.’ He praised the film's relentless tension, gruesome set pieces, and terrifying atmosphere, noting that they keep the audience hooked from start to finish. Furthermore, he emphasized that the scares land hard and the chaos never lets up, ultimately declaring it a must-watch for horror lovers on the big screen.



One viewer noted that while Evil Dead Burn lacks traditional jump scares, it more than compensates with a sense of stomach-turning dread and a surprisingly wicked sense of humor. They observed that the film successfully balances brutality with hysteria, even if it does not quite reach the cartoonish heights of Evil Dead II and Army of Darkness.


Another individual pointed out that this new chapter overflows with blood, gore, and vicious kills, delivering exactly what enthusiasts of the genre desire. However, they felt the storyline was weak and the characters were mostly unlikable, concluding that the movie is strictly for franchise fans.



A third reviewer described the film as an unapologetically nasty piece of work that revels in its own mayhem. They commended director Sébastien Vaniček for relentlessly directing every single frame, making the audience feel as though they are completely drenched and stained in blood by the time the credits roll.


An enthusiastic moviegoer expressed pure shock after watching the film, calling it the most relentless, goriest, exhausting, and painful entry in the entire franchise. They highly praised the "insane" cinematography, remarking that it creates an incredibly immersive experience where the audience feels like they are right there alongside the characters trying to survive.

Evil Dead Burn: Plot synopsis and cast details

Evil Dead Burn, the 6th installment of the beloved horror franchise, follows Alice (Souheila Yacoub), a grieving young widow who seeks solace with her in-laws at a secluded winter estate. However, her retreat turns into a bloody nightmare when the demonic Deadites are unleashed, transforming her family members one by one into bloodthirsty monsters and turning the reunion into a brutal fight for survival. The movie, released by Warner Bros. Pictures, also stars Hunter Doohan, Luciane Buchanan, and Tandi Wright in important roles.