Sam Raimi discusses 'Evil Dead 4'

Sam Raimi has revealed that the proposed Evil Dead sequel will be a remake of his 1981 original.

Speaking to IGN at the SXSW Film Festival, Raimi said that he plans to hire a new director to steer a fourth, more professional looking Evil Dead instalment.

"I have talked with my partners about having a young director come in and remake Evil Dead," he admitted. "That film was made in 16mm on a shoestring budget and blown up to 35mm. The visual effects are crummy....What you could do with it now would be so much better.

"I think if you had a new director using the full power of 35mm and 5.1 sound, you could really make a pretty socko presentation. It was always meant for the big screen, but never really seen on the big screen."

Raimi added that he will try to recruit original star Bruce Campbell for the new Evil Dead, despite the actor repeatedly distancing himself from the horror franchise.

"He's probably just trying to get out of getting in shape!", Raimi joked. "Like any movie it's hard to say if you want to do it or if you don't want to do it until there is a script to talk about. So one day I hope to have the time to write a script, and if that happens I'm hoping that Bruce will change his mind."