The horror titans – James Wan and Sam Raimi – are no strangers to chills and thrills. Wan, the mastermind behind franchise-spawning hits like Saw, Insidious, and The Conjuring, keeps audiences on the edge of their seats. Raimi, on the other hand, carved his name in gore with the cult classic Evil Dead and later tickled funny bones with his horror-comedy roots in Drag Me to Hell.
Now, their combined talents are set to unleash a new horror experience with the enigmatic project titled The Burden. News of their collaboration has sent ripples of excitement through the horror community, leaving fans eager to see what dark delights these genre giants have in store.
James Wan and Sam Raimi are Teaming Up for a Mystery Project
According to Deadline, James Wan‘s production company, Atomic Monster, is collaborating with Sam Raimi and Robert Tapert’s Ghost House Pictures, to bring The Burden, a horror short created by Dutch filmmaker Nico van den Brink, to the big screen in a feature film adaptation.
The Burden follows “a young woman visiting her boyfriend’s family home, where she learns about a sinister history with his creepy neighbor and soon, all kinds of skeletons come out of the closet.”
Fresh off the heels of his 2021 horror film Malignant, Wan dived into the superhero realm with the recently released Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. However, during an interview with Collider, Wan subtly suggests the possibility of returning to the horror genre for his upcoming film project.
Wan said,
“You know, I have a tendency to want to go back and forth. So, whenever I make a smaller film, I want to go and make a big film. Whenever I’m doing a big one, I’m like, “Oh, I wanna go and do a smaller film,” and when I do my smaller films, it tends to be a horror film. So, you know, I feel like the itch for horror is potentially calling, but we’ll see.”
Wan directed franchise-launching films like Saw, Insidious, and The Conjuring. Meanwhile, Raimi gained fame with the cult classic Evil Dead series and later returned to horror comedy with Drag Me to Hell. In 2022, Raimi directed Marvel’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Fans Are So Excited with the News of Their Collaboration
As the two are teaming up for this project, people could not resist pouring out their excitement.
this is gonna be peak
— anthony (@anthonycruztx) December 23, 2023
My GOAT said to My GOAT. Shall we make a movie together?
— john_constantine (@Johncon03499795) December 22, 2023
JAMES WAN AND SAM RAIMI TOGETHER???? 🤩
— Slicedude (Taylor’s Version) (@Slicetweeter874) December 22, 2023
Sounds like peak
— bxmbooboi (POOR THINGS ERA) (@thejjgonzalez) December 22, 2023
Omg. Two horror legends coming together.
— joey (@Fan_FlickOn) December 22, 2023
Anticipation crackles in the air as horror aficionados gear up for The Burden, a collaboration promising a chilling tapestry woven from the distinct threads of two masterful storytellers. This fusion of their unique styles and signature techniques has ignited a spark of excitement, hinting at a horror experience unlike any other.
