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5 Favorite Moments From ‘Evil Dead 2′!!!

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Posted by EvanDickson on March 07, 2013 @ 8:24am
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Evil Dead 2 is my favorite Evil Dead film (a ranking I’m open to changing after I see the remake on Friday). It’s almost strange that it works so well for me. I love great dialogue, but there’s relatively little of it to be found in the movie (aside from its iconic one-liners). I love rich characters, and the film doesn’t seem particularly interested in defining those specifics. I love a tight narrative, and Evil Dead 2 isn’t so much a story as it is a series of moments that work exceedingly well together.

I really mean that last part as a compliment, both about the moments and about the film working. Evil Dead 2 breaks so many rules, yet it sings remarkably in spite of that. It’s cinematic and jokey in all the right ways, an epic and gory “Three Stooges” homage.

In honor of Evil Dead Month – head inside for my 5 Favorite Moments From Evil Dead 2!!! READ MORE

[Random Cool] Check Out A Modern Day Trailer For Sam Raimi’s ‘Evil Dead’ Films!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on March 06, 2013 @ 12:17pm
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Keeping up with our Evil Dead Month here on Bloody Disgusting, YouTube user “Badideaonline” has shared a brilliant fan-made trailer for Sam Raimi’s The Evil Dead trilogy.

What you’ll see below is a trailer that takes footage from both The Evil Dead and Evil Dead 2, and then re-imagines it as if it were edited by today’s standards. It’s flashy, spoiler-heavy, and slams a bunch of preachy text across the screen. It’s amazing.

Sam Raimi Says Something Super Funny About ‘The Evil Dead’

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Posted by MrDisgusting on March 05, 2013 @ 1:37pm
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With Sam Raimi’s Oz the Great and Powerful in theaters March 8, and the remake of his The Evil Dead in theaters April 5, the now A-list director has been in the press spotlight quite a bit. Within the range of questions, a can of worms was opened when he sort of implied that he and his older brother would begin working on a script for Evil Dead 4 this summer. He went on to further clarify that he really had nothing else to work on at the moment, and being that the fans wanted it, why the heck now? It sounded encouraging.

Further adding to the conversation, Vulture asked him about about remake for his 1981 The Evil Dead, questioning if it was flattering to realize that this small film made in 1981 still commands such a loyal following.

His response is absolutely hilarious.

“I don’t look at it that way,” said Raimi. “Rather, I look at it as, ‘What a sorry state the world is in that it has come to this!’ [Laughs.] The lowest-budget, B-movie, drive-in picture is elevated to this status? That’s really how I look at it!”

It’s no wonder that Raimi has been so incredibly hesitant to revisit the pages of the Necronomicon, Ash and all of his deadite glory. There couldn’t be anything more embarrassing than for Raimi to deliver an Evil Dead 4 and to to have it flop – and if he believes there’s no audience for it, why would he want to even scratch the surface? Hopefully the online press and potential success of Fede Alvarez’s Evil Dead really stoke the fire within…

2nd ‘Evil Dead’ TV Spot Boasts Previously Unseen Footage!!

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Posted by EvanDickson on March 05, 2013 @ 9:42am
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Just after the 1st spot hit, FilmDistrict and TriStar’s Evil Dead has premiered the second tube teaser. It’s a good time to have Evil Dead Month, isn’t it? Instead of audience reactions, we actually get some new footage this time around! Meanwhile, expect our review of the film to hit the evening of March 8th after I see it at SXSW!

“In the much anticipated remake of the 1981 cult-hit horror film, five twenty-something friends become holed up in a remote cabin. When they discover a Book of the Dead, they unwittingly summon up dormant demons living in the nearby woods, which possess the youngsters in succession until only one is left intact to fight for survival.”

Directed by Fede Alvarez, the R-rated remake stars Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Lou Taylor Pucci, Elizabeth Blackmore and Jessica Lucas.

Check out 10 facts about the new Evil Dead, as well as our set reports. Evil Dead hits theaters on April 5th – head inside for the spot! READ MORE

Sam Raimi Clarifies His ‘Evil Dead 4′ Comments; Has His Passion Returned?

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Posted by MrDisgusting on March 03, 2013 @ 2:31pm
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Just the other day it was discovered that Sam Raimi made a huge statement regarding the much-desired Evil Dead 4 in the press notes for Oz the Great and Powerful. “I would love to make Evil Dead 4,” Raimi stated further adding, “My brother and I plan to work on the script this summer.”

The kids at Bleeding Cool caught up with Raimi at the Oz junket to get a direct response straight from the horse’s mouth. The news isn’t great, but it isn’t all that bad either. Read on to see what he has to say about getting Bruce Campbell back in the saddle and revved up for a return as Ash… READ MORE

[Random Cool] Fan-Made Illustrated Posters Celebrate Sam Raimi’s ‘The Evil Dead’ Franchise

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Posted by MrDisgusting on March 03, 2013 @ 8:07am
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Continuing Evil Dead Month here on Bloody Disgusting, both Bruce Campbell, best known as “Ash” in the Sam Raimi franchise, and Fede Alvarez, who directed the forthcoming remake, shared the following fan illustrated The Evil Dead poster, which celebrated Sam Raimi’s entire franchise.

Malaysian artist and super fan Tsukasa1608 shared not one, but two remarkable posters he hand illustrated. The first incorporates all films, including The Evil Dead, Evil Dead 2, Army of Darkness and Evil Dead, while the second focuses solely on the remake opening in theaters April 5.

It’s only March 3. month is set to explode into a bloody mess! READ MORE

Ash and the Deadites Take Over Mt. Charleston Lodge for One Bone-Chilling Night for ‘Evil Dead’ Fans!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on March 02, 2013 @ 8:13am
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Being that it’s Evil Dead Month here on Bloody Disgusting, we thought you’d be interested in the ultimate Evil Dead experience, which is coming to Mt. Charleston Lodge. The cast of Evil Dead: The Musical is hosting an evening unlike any other on Wednesday, March 27; the adventure, coinciding with the release of the Evil Dead remake, begins at 6 p.m. and includes a one-night stay in a cabin with king-sized bed at Mt. Charleston Lodge, dinner buffet, live performance by the cast of Evil Dead: The Musical and a screening of Sam Raimi’s 1981 The Evil Dead.

“Creating an experience in a cabin at Mt. Charleston Lodge is the perfect way to pay homage to one of the iconic horror flicks of all time, Evil Dead,” says Sirc Michaels, producer of Evil Dead: The Musical. “Our cast will perform some scenes from Evil Dead: The Musical and then we will move to a dark cabin to watch the movie that started it all. It will definitely be an unforgettable evening.”

Dinner includes Bloody BBQ Chicken, Chainsaw-carved Pulled Pork and Undead Ribs, among other choices. Reservations are required and cabins are being rented on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests can reserve their cabin by calling Mt. Charleston Lodge at 702-872-5408, extension 2. A reception begins at 6 p.m. on Mar. 27, with dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. The live performance of >Evil Dead: The Musical and screening of The Evil Dead follow immediately afterwards. The cost for the experience is $200 per couple, which also includes two drinks. For more information on this one-night only experience, visit EvilDeadLasVegas.com.

Sam Raimi Tickles Our ‘Evil Dead 4′ Funny Bone Again

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Posted by MrDisgusting on March 01, 2013 @ 5:49pm
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Yes, there’s a remake of Sam Raimi’s 1981 The Evil Dead arriving in theaters April 5, but that hasn’t stopped the evil genius from teasing fans yet again with the potential of an Evil Dead 4.

“I would love to make Evil Dead 4,” Raimi stated in the press notes for his Oz the Great and Powerful (in theaters March 8), as reported by Bleeding Cool. “My brother and I plan to work on the script this summer.”

I bet Raimi has been itching to drop that juicy nugget into the hands of us hardcore Deadite and Ash fans. And with the Fede Alvarez-directed remake in theaters next month, I can only wonder if there’s some sort of tie-in. If you recall, I pointed out some suspicious imagery in the first trailer, released last July, that implies that Evil Dead may actually be a sequel.

Thoughts? What should happen when the Book of the Dead is opened once more? Speak below!

The ‘Evil Dead’ Films Ranked From Best To Worst!!!

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Posted by EvanDickson on March 01, 2013 @ 1:30pm
Category: Movies / Editorials

I wanted to start Evil Dead Month off with a bang and I figured there’d be no better way to do that than to lay my cards out on the table and rank the films in my order of preference. And I’ll say it – I fully expect some of you to hate me after this, because I make one choice that I’m sure 99% of you won’t be down with.

But it all comes from a place of love. You see, I legitimately love this series and this includes the “weaker” installments as well. When I first saw Army Of Darkness in theaters, I had no idea that it was part of a franchise (let alone the one whose Evil Dead 2 print ad scared the hell out of me whenever I opened the paper in grade school). I just went because the TV ads looked cool, and I suppose I should thank the guy at the box office now – because there’s no way my friends and I looked old enough to get in.

Needless to say we loved Army, put two and two together that it was a sequel, and rented Evil Dead 2. That was a revelation. It was like the movies we were trying to make in our backyards, full of energy, weird camera shots and an idiosyncratic tone all its own. The only difference? Evil Dead 2 was amazing and our movies were terrible! Still, I remember the high that I got from watching it. That film connected with me on a level that few films had up until that pint.

So, with that bit of history and context, head inside for my Evil Dead Rankings!!! READ MORE

[Announcement] March Is ‘Evil Dead’ Month On Bloody-Disgusting!!!

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Posted by EvanDickson on March 01, 2013 @ 1:00pm
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We’ve been planning this for a while now and the entire Bloody-Disgusting team is incredibly excited to announce that March is EVIL DEAD MONTH here at the site! We know most of you are incredibly stoked for the upcoming remake from director Fede Alvarez (and producers Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert and Bruce Campbell), and so are we – it looks amazing! We plan on having a review when it plays next week at SXSW a full month ahead of its April 5th release date – along with exclusive interviews with the cast and crew – in addition to all of the other insanely cool stuff we have planned.

But Evil Dead Month isn’t just just about the remake. In fact, I’d wager that most of the material you’re going to see here during the next month will focus on the original films (Evil Dead, Evil Dead 2 and Army Of Darkness). As a team we’ll be talking about our favorite moments from them, why they work, what their key differences are and the overarching mythology of the franchise. Not only that, but you’ll be getting plenty of [Random Cool] installments featuring long forgotten artifacts from the Evil Dead era of the 80′s. Not enough for you? How about revisits to the old video games and soundtracks? Yeah, we’re doing everything.

Also, we’ll be running a “Deadite Of The Day” contest. We’ll make a more formal post in the coming weeks with all of the rules and regulations, but get your fan art, pictures of your Evil Dead trophies or even original YouTube videos ready. Whatever makes you a true deadite, really. We’ll feature a winner every weekday from March 25th – April 7th.

In the meantime, get ready for all of your Evil Dead needs to be met. The first piece drops in just a few minutes!

Take A Stab At This Violent New Image From ‘Evil Dead’!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on February 25, 2013 @ 12:30pm
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Not to be confused with the earlier pics this morning, a new look at Jane Levy has been released from FilmDistrict and TriStar’s Evil Dead.

Directed by Fede Alvarez, the R-rated remake stars Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Lou Taylor Pucci, Elizabeth Blackmore, Jessica Lucas and (maybe?) Bruce Campbell.

Check out 10 facts about the new Evil Dead, as well as our set reports. Evil Dead hits theaters on April 5th – head inside for the pic! READ MORE

A Few New ‘Evil Dead’ Pics To Stave Off Those Hunger Pains!

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Posted by EvanDickson on February 24, 2013 @ 6:54pm
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FilmDistrict and TriStar’s Evil Dead is only a little more than a month away and I remain so legit excited for this thing that I can barely stand it. We’ve got a few new images from the film (via Film O Filia), one cool behind-the-scenes one of Jane Levy with a crew member and another shot that looks like a still of our ensemble.

Directed by Fede Alvarez, the R-rated remake stars Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Lou Taylor Pucci, Elizabeth Blackmore, Jessica Lucas and (maybe?) Bruce Campbell.

Check out 10 facts about the new Evil Dead, as well as our set reports. Evil Dead hits theaters on April 5th – head inside for the pics! READ MORE

[Random Cool] Check Out A Recreation Of Sam Raimi’s ‘Evil Dead’ In 60 Seconds!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on February 08, 2013 @ 11:18am
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The Virgin Fake Film Festival is upon us, thus Gigi Saul Guerrero, Luke Bramley, and Raynor Shima teamed together to recreated Sam Raimi’s classic 1981 Evil Dead in 60 seconds!

“We are HUGE Evil Dead fans,” said Shima, “we wanted to take the chance to recreate the 1981 cult classic in 60 seconds.”

The trio also included a poster for their recreation, which is blood-soaked in awesome. Fede Alvarez directs the film’s remake, in theaters April 5 from FilmDistrict.

If you love it, vote for them here. READ MORE

R-rated ‘Evil Dead’ Resurrects Evil One Week Earlier

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 30, 2013 @ 9:35am
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Mark your calendars for April 5 as the FilmDistrict and TriStar Evil Dead remake opens in theaters one week earlier than original planned. Yay!

Directed by Fede Alvarez, the R-rated remake stars Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Lou Taylor Pucci, Elizabeth Blackmore, Jessica Lucas and Bruce Campbell.

Check out 10 facts about the new Evil Dead, as well as our set reports.

Bloody, Gory ‘Evil Dead’ Reboot Gets An Official “R” Rating!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 29, 2013 @ 6:42pm
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I’ll admit that I was a bit nervous when director Fede Alvarez tweeted out that the MPAA had given the first pass of his Evil Dead an NC-17, equal to the kiss of death in the industry. I knew it could be trimmed, but I wondered just how many passes it would take to appease the old goons at the MPAA. Turns out, not that much.

The film, in theaters April 12 from FilmDistrict and TriStar, has officially been rated “R” for “strong bloody violence and gore, some sexual content and language.”

And with that, we can all breathe a collective sigh of relief.

In the much anticipated remake of the 1981 cult-hit horror film, “five twenty-something friends become holed up in a remote cabin. When they discover a Book of the Dead, they unwittingly summon up dormant demons living in the nearby woods, which possess the youngsters in succession until only one is left intact to fight for survival.” Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Lou Taylor Pucci, Elizabeth Blackmore, Jessica Lucas and presumably Bruce Campbell star.

‘Evil Dead’ Had Received An NC-17, Cut For “R”

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 28, 2013 @ 11:49am
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If it weren’t obvious from the various set reports and trailers, the new Evil Dead was aiming at an NC-17.

When a fan asked director Fede Alvarez about the film receiving an R-rating, he replied, “Was proud of scoring a NC17 when submitted! But we had to cut stuff out to get an R and get the film into theaters.”

It sounds as if the film is official rated “R”, but that there’s some juicy content leftover for the eventual home video release.

In the much anticipated remake of the 1981 cult-hit horror film arriving April 12, “Five twenty-something friends become holed up in a remote cabin. When they discover a Book of the Dead, they unwittingly summon up dormant demons living in the nearby woods, which possess the youngsters in succession until only one is left intact to fight for survival.”

Starring Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Lou Taylor Pucci, Elizabeth Blackmore and Jessica Lucas all star. READ MORE

See The New Variant ‘Evil Dead’ Poster

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 25, 2013 @ 2:57pm
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The below image features producers Bruce Campbell, Sam Raimi and Robert Tapert, proud fathers of the greatest horror franchise ever, standing in front of the newest Evil Dead one-sheet. It’s the same one as before, only blood red. Will it be the most terrifying film you will ever experience? I hope so!

Fede Alvarez directs the new vision with Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Lou Taylor Pucci, Elizabeth Blackmore, Jessica Lucas and presumably Bruce Campbell all starring.

HE arrives on April 12. READ MORE

Go Behind The Scenes Of The ‘Evil Dead’ Remake With These Pics!

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Posted by EvanDickson on January 14, 2013 @ 4:28pm
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The new Evil Dead movie is just 3 months away. Crazy! I’ve still got more from my set report coming, but a couple of behind-the-scenes pics for the film just surfaced and I figured I’d quickly share them with you.

One of them shows Lou Taylor Pucci in front of the slate (seated in front of the Book Of The Dead) and the other features Fede Alvarez providing some direction onset.

Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Elizabeth Blackmore and Jessica Lucas also star in the much anticipated remake of the 1981 cult-hit horror film. “Five twenty-something friends become holed up in a remote cabin. When they discover a Book of the Dead, they unwittingly summon up dormant demons living in the nearby woods, which possess the youngsters in succession until only one is left intact to fight for survival.”

Head inside to check’ em out! READ MORE

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[Special Report] The Set Of ‘Evil Dead’ Is Violent, Chaotic And Bloody As Hell… PART TWO!

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Posted by EvanDickson on January 11, 2013 @ 9:00am
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Last summer I spent two days in Auckland, New Zealand to check out the set of TriStar and FilmDistrict’s upcoming Evil Dead remake. I’m not going to mince words here, I have never walked away from a set this confident and hopeful that a movie will turn out well. With a lot of these visits you get the feeling that people are just fort of putting on their best face to meet you, and you’re not entirely convinced of their commitment to making a great movie.

Not here. Fede Alvarez is not f*cking around. Neither is producer Rob Tapert. Nor are Robert Gillies (the production designer) or Roger Murray (the prosthetics and props maker). The film’s DP, Aaron Morton, isn’t f*cking around either when it comes to getting those crazy roving tree shots we love so much. And the cast? Enduring all of the prosthetics, pain and hundreds of gallons of blood? Not f*cking around.

I’m not talking about a bunch of disinterested dilettantes talking about “how much they love the project.” I’m talking about seeing the bloody proof of it firsthand. I’m not just talking about the scenes we witnessed, but the messy aftermath of everything they’d been shooting up until that point. You just can’t fake a production like this for two days while press is around.

Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Elizabeth Blackmore, Lou Taylor Pucci and Jessica Lucas star in the much anticipated remake of the 1981 cult-hit horror film. It hits theaters on April 12th, 2013. Be sure to read PART ONE of our set visit FIRST and then head inside for PART TWO… READ MORE

[Random Cool] Not Another Peep, Check Out This Sick ‘Evil Dead’ Fan Made Motion Poster!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 08, 2013 @ 6:18pm
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Super fan Pablo G. Martinez created a crazy badass fan made motion poster for TriStar and FilmDistrict’s forthcoming Evil Dead, the remake to Sam Raimi’s 1981 cult classic splattering blood across theaters on April 12.

The poster displays the cabin, along with a creepy deadite at the bottom. Also, read our first of many set reports here.

Satrring Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Lou Taylor Pucci, Elizabeth Blackmore, Jessica Lucas, the Fede Alvarez-directed redo follows five twenty-something friends whom become holed up in a remote cabin. When they discover a Book of the Dead, they unwittingly summon up dormant demons living in the nearby woods, which possess the youngsters in succession until only one is left intact to fight for survival. READ MORE

12 Horrifying Shots You Missed In The Red Band ‘Evil Dead Trailer; 99 Other HD Screengrabs!!!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 04, 2013 @ 2:30pm
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Well that took forever – at least I put my entire soul into it.

I just spent the better half of the hour going frame by frame and pulling the coolest shots out of the full red band trailer for Evil Dead. What I discovered within the flashes of gooey madness were all sorts of gems ranging from a shot of a girl missing her lower jaw to a scene featuring bloody rain! This has easily got to be the goriest trailer I have ever seen, which makes me wonder if director Fede Alvarez is going to give Peter Jackson’s infamous Dead Alive a run for its money. We shall find out on April 12.

In addition to 12 shockers, including the revelation that the Devil may behind the madness, we’ve included a whopping 99 wet images that shouldn’t be viewed while eating lunch.

Starring Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Lou Taylor Pucci, Elizabeth Blackmore and Jessica Lucas, the remake of Sam Raimi’s 1981 cult-hit horror film “follows five twenty-something friends who become holed up in a remote cabin. When they discover a Book of the Dead, they unwittingly summon up dormant demons living in the nearby woods, which possess the youngsters in succession until only one is left intact to fight for survival.” READ MORE

What Horror Awaits Lou Taylor Pucci In New Official ‘Evil Dead’ Still?!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 04, 2013 @ 10:33am
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We hope that we blew your minds last night with the premiere of the full red band trailer for the new Evil Dead, which features over two minutes of blood, guts and twisted demonic whispering. Fear boner indeed.

A few hours after the trailer hit, TriStar provided Bloody with the third official still from the Fede Alvarez-directed splatterfest opening in theaters April 12th. Since it was buried within the post, we figured this morning was a good time to reintroduce it. The still features a terrified Lou Taylor Pucci seemingly possessed by a demon. Will he become a deadite, too?

The Disgusting Red Band Trailer For ‘Evil Dead’ Will Swallow Your Soul!!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 03, 2013 @ 7:19pm
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Update: We’ve added a new official image below!

The official red band trailer for Evil Dead is here early! It’s insane, bloody and goddamn disgusting!

Check out the face-biting goodness below, tell us what you think, and then check back for an HD version in the next few days (already updated with HD embed!).

TriStar is inviting fans to Dare To Share Your Scare with the very restricted red band trailer for 17+ only. Click the link to check it out and then return here to share your thoughts.

The Fede Alvarez-directed remake conjures the dead on April 12. It stars Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Lou Taylor Pucci, Elizabeth Blackmore and Jessica Lucas.

In the much anticipated remake of Sam Raimi’s 1981 cult-hit horror film, “Five twenty-something friends become holed up in a remote cabin. When they discover a Book of the Dead, they unwittingly summon up dormant demons living in the nearby woods, which possess the youngsters in succession until only one is left intact to fight for survival.” READ MORE

RED BAND ‘EVIL DEAD’ TRAILER TONIGHT. THAT IS ALL.

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 03, 2013 @ 1:41pm
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The blood will flow at 9pm PST.

In an e-mail from TriStar, they’re inviting fans to Dare To Share Your Scare with the forthcoming very restricted red band trailer for 17+ only.

In theaters April 12, the new Evil Dead is directed by Fede Alvarez, and stars Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Lou Taylor Pucci, Elizabeth Blackmore and Jessica Lucas.

In the much anticipated remake of the 1981 cult-hit horror film, “Five twenty-something friends become holed up in a remote cabin. When they discover a Book of the Dead, they unwittingly summon up dormant demons living in the nearby woods, which possess the youngsters in succession until only one is left intact to fight for survival.”

Check out the previously released teaser trailer inside. READ MORE