Did You Know Evil Dead Burn Star Luciane Buchanan's Journey Began Behind The Scenes On Evil Dead Rise?

Hyderabad: For most actors, getting cast in a major horror franchise is a dream. But for Luciane Buchanan, her journey with the Evil Dead universe began long before she stepped in front of the camera. Two years after working behind the scenes on Evil Dead Rise, Buchanan now stars as one of the terrifying Deadites in Evil Dead Burn, releasing in Indian theatres this Friday, July 10.

The actor recently shared the surprising story during a podcast. "Fun fact, I worked on Rise but I was crew," she revealed. Buchanan explained that she looked after the young actress who served as Nell's double, which meant she spent almost every day on set witnessing the making of the horror film up close.

That experience also gave her an opportunity to watch Alyssa Sutherland, who delivered one of the franchise's most memorable Deadite performances in Evil Dead Rise. "Alyssa is amazing. I got to see her kind of figure out all these steps... little did I know I was gonna be in one," Buchanan recalled.

Interestingly, she insists her behind-the-scenes stint had nothing to do with her landing a role in the next film. During the audition process, Buchanan even reminded one of the producers that they had worked together before. "I remember you. You were there every day in that little tent," she told him. However, he responded that he doesn't remember her at all. Laughing about the moment, Buchanan added, "I'm glad nothing was influenced."

Now, Buchanan plays Thya in Evil Dead Burn, the sixth instalment in the iconic horror franchise. Directed by Sebastien Vanicek, the standalone sequel follows grieving widow Alice, who reunites with her late husband's family at a secluded home. The gathering soon descends into chaos after the Book of the Dead unleashes demonic forces, transforming family members into bloodthirsty Deadites. Thya, a family outsider trapped in the nightmare with her boyfriend Joseph, finds herself caught in the terrifying fight for survival.

Also starring Souheila Yacoub, Hunter Doohan, Tandi Wright, Errol Shand, George Pullar, Maude Davey and Greta Van Den Brink, Evil Dead Burn promises another blood-soaked chapter.