Wikimedia Commons/Evil Dead franchise Movie From cult classic to mainstream horror hit. The Evil Dead franchise is reborn with new films and a rapid release schedule, including Evil Dead Burn (2026) an... March 8, 2026 AceShowbiz - The Evil Dead franchise has transformed from a cult gore classic into a major horror franchise largely due to its recent films, Evil Dead (2013) and Evil Dead Rise (2023). These movies revitalized the series and attracted a wider audience, turning the once niche franchise into a mainstream hit.