When it comes to iconic horror franchises, few have arguably had the same high quality track record asThe Evil Dead. The original is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its theatrical release this year. However, while every following entry has a rabid fan base, the love forEvil Dead 2013has taken on a life of its own. TheFede Álvarezdirected film starring modern genre iconJane Levyhas received a ton of love this decade, especially leading up to the release ofEvil Dead Riselast year. This included the reboot getting a 4K Blu-ray release for the first time from Scream Factory back in 2022. Now, like the Necronomicon itself, the horror-centric boutique label is back from hell with a new stunningEvil Dead4K steelbook.
The single disc 4K release features an artfully scary rendition ofEvil Dead’s most iconic scene.Specifically, Levy’s Mia (possessed by adeadite) creepily peeking out of the locked basement door. The edition will come with all the special features fromScream Factory’s standard 4K. This includes multiple making-of featurettes, an audio commentary with Álvarez, Levy, and other cast and crew members, andEvil Deadtrailers/ TV spots.The release will also come with both the theatrical and uncut versions of the film. Like all Scream Factory releases, if you pre-order through their website, you’ll get an exclusive poster. The artwork is the same haunting piece featured on the steelbook.
While “elevated horror” would be a term that came into popularity with films likeThe Witch,Evil Deadwas one of the first of its kind in the 2010s to inject a pre-existing property with real world horror.Drug addiction and the dark relationship side effects that infect it are the core themes fueling Álvarez’s demented take on the universe. The previous two entries,Evil Dead 2andArmy of Darkness, went in a more horror-comedy direction. However, Álvarez brought the series back to its hardcore horror roots, stripping it of the camp that laced the franchise up until that point. Then there’s Levy, who gave one of the best “final girl” performances of the 21st century thus far. The duo would reteam for another beloved horror thriller in 2016,Don’t Breathe, before Álvarez would move on to other iconic genre franchises likeTexas Chainsaw MassacreandAlien. That being said, there’s just something bloody unique about their version of Evil Dead that keeps bringing horror fans gleefully back for more traumatic carnage.Evil Dead 2013’s legacy lives on inEvil Dead: The Gameand at horror conventions around the world, where Levy has recently become a regular.
you’re able to currentlystreamEvil Dead 2013on Max alongside the latest film in the franchise,Evil Dead Rise. Scream Factory’s new4K steelbook is releasing on July 28, 2025, and you can pre-order it now on theirwebsitefor $39.99 USD. The collector’s edition can be previewed below.
