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]
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
Remaking a beloved cult classic is no easy task. But the latest reboot of Castle Freak (produced by the star of the original Barbara Crampton) takes a stab and winds up pulling off a really fun and incredibly disturbing adaptation of an old H.P. Lovecraft story. It’s bold in its ambitions, but seems to pay off, for the most part. Changing the Story Up One … Continue reading “Castle Freak” (2020) – Movie Review
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