Thanks to Bruce Campbell’s role as Ash in Sam Raimi’s cult classic The Evil Dead series, chainsaws are considered a kick-ass accessory/arm-replacement. The two are up to no good again it seems as Campbell and Raimi are set to remake The Evil Dead for new generations to enjoy.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, Campbell and Raimi will be working with original Evil Dead producer Rob Tapert and Ghost House Pictures on the remake. Writer Fede Alvarez (Panic Attack) has been tapped to write the script with Rodo Sayagues and with Diablo Cody revising the draft.

The trio producing team of Campbell, Raimi and Tapert stated their intentions behind this remake:

“We are committed to making this movie and are inspired by the enduring popularity and enthusiasm for the Evil Dead series. We can’t wait to scare a new generation of moviegoers using filmmaking techniques that were not available to us thirty years ago as well as Fede bringing a fresh eye to the film’s original elements.”

The low-budget Evil Dead in 1981 was what put Sam Raimi on the map as a director. It and sequels Evil Dead II and Army of Darkness also created a loyal fan following for actor Bruce Campbell. The original Evil Dead followed five college kids who unleash evil spirits while vacationing at a cabin in the woods. Ash, played by Campbell, was the only survivor.

No release date has been set yet for The Evil Dead remake.