Horror and comedy often go hand-in-hand as both genres rely on visceral reactions from the audience, whether they be laughs or scares. And no movie or franchise understood this concept better than Evil Dead. Most horror comedies are really just horror movies with lots of jokes or comedy movies with a few scary elements. What set Evil Dead apart was the way in which its … Continue reading Ranking Every “Evil Dead” Movie
Admittedly, there was a great deal of apprehension when Evil Dead Rise was first announced. Fans of the iconic franchise adore its lead character Ash Williams, and it was hard to imagine a movie without his character in it. Technically, this was done already in the 2013 “reboot”, but even that was technically a sequel and fit in with the overall continuity. This latest installment … Continue reading “Evil Dead Rise” – A Fresh, New Take That Doesn’t Forget the Gore and Dark Humor [Review]
There are few horror franchises that masterfully blend gruesome horror with goofy comedy (without it being terrible) the way that Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead series does. It’s also one of the only horror franchises where the character that fans love and follow sequel after sequel is the hero rather than the villain. Spanning a film trilogy, a 2013 remake, a TV series sequel and another … Continue reading 30 Groovy Facts About “Army of Darkness”
Following an iconic film trilogy, a remake in 2013, and a beloved, cult TV series that continued the original trilogy, the Evil Dead franchise is finally returning this year with Evil Dead Rise, releasing in April! And after months of teasing, we finally got a full trailer! Brand New Setting Abandoning the cabin in the woods motif feels strange for this franchise, but it’s done … Continue reading “Evil Dead Rise” Brings On the Gore in Bloody Red Band Trailer
Just when we thought that Marvel was done with any behind the scenes drama involving the hiring/firing/resigning of their directors, Phase 4 had a wrench thrown into the gears when director Scott Derrickson stepped down from directing the upcoming Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Citing creative differences, many fans read between the lines and alleged that Derrickson wanted to go out all with … Continue reading The Pros and Cons of Sam Raimi’s “Doctor Strange” Sequel
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