2 Of Horror’s Biggest Movie Franchises Are Officially Reviving A Hated Genre Trend In 2026 (But It Could Be Great)

In 2026, we’re seeing a resurgence of horror movies that focus more on action, with both the new Evil Dead film, Evil Dead Burn, and Zach Cregger’s reboot of Resident Evil on the way. While both projects sound exciting—Evil Dead Burn is from the director of the well-regarded horror film Infested—this trend might worry longtime horror fans. Historically, action-horror movies haven’t been known for their quality.








