Exploring The Evil Dead

[@teheyepatch]

She agreed to lie there with a real chainsaw revving right above her, no harness or anything? Damn!

[@MegaReedX]

Yeah

[@chazthurgood121]

I know, that shit is crazy

[@Danimal77]

The chick had some balls to do that!

[@张裕特质三鞭酒]

There's no chain on it. So it's harmless

[@ramona.vargas7298]

Actors anit dedicated like they use to be

[@shockz16]

These are the type of success stories you like hearing about, a bunch of people with nothing but drive and a passion to make a great horror movie. Not only did they manage that they created a staple from which many horror flicks afterwards would try to homage or re-create and secured their names into the history books of film making. Not to mention earning themselves some fame and riches in the process.

[@homelesshannah50]

True but I wish Bruce Campbell had become a bigger star than what he did. I mean damn Hollywood how much more tall, dark and handsome do you need to a leading man?

[@CorbCorbin]

Lavern Merriweather Sounds like something he would say. I love Bruce Campbell. He's the only guy I think could've done Die Hard better than Bruce Willis. I'm biased, but I'll debate anyone that Willis couldn't pull off Campbell's performances, while Campbell could do most of Willis's easily.

[@warlordnipple]

@@CorbCorbin harsh coming from the brother of Dallas Corbin

[@brianknapp6215]

Only one word perfectly describes The Evil Dead series- and your channel: *GROOVY*

[@Tatkitten]

If you ever get a chance to, try giving Bruce Campbell's autobiography 'If Chins could Talk' a try. He adds a lot more into to the making of Evil Dead. Like how they got slightly hated by the locals for buying all the syrup within the town as well as neighboring towns to make the fake blood with, or that once Bruce had the ride back to the motel in the back of a pick up because he was covered in blood and they passed all the locals just as they came out of Sunday church. It's filled with a ton of funny stories.

[@tammysilverwolf1085]

I know this is 2 years old, but that sounds amazing. Thanks for the heads up, I'm definitely checking this out!

[@burnsmybritches5857]

I can only find, If Chins Could Kill and Hail To The Chin. No If Chins Could Talk..?

[@applescruff88]

@@burnsmybritches5857 If Chins Could Kill is the one Tatkitten is talking about, just got the title wrong in their post.

[@goliathprime]

I'd like to include an anecdote from one of the DVD Special editions: one of the main cameras they were using to film was one they "borrowed" from the university without permission. During the scene where the "evil force" was going through the rafters, Bruce accidentally dropped the camera from about 8 feet up. It still worked, but the case was physically bent. They sneaked the camera back in after shooting and never spoke of it again.

[@RikuVA]

goliathprime What fucking legends haha

[@AdmiralBison]

You can make great huge big budget films that gross millions when you become a veteran producer/director, but those first films you barely scrape by that end up successful and launch your career are ones that you will never forget. There ought to be more movies based on the making of movies showing the comedy, drama, ups and downs of many starting directors/actors.

[@sabatonliam]

there are 2 types of people, people who love the evil dead, and people who are wrong

[@Austin_Soares]

Amen!

[@dr.sommercamp3435]

And Evil Dead 2!? That's the iconic one! "Groovy!"

[@Grim_Concept]

Agreed.

[@baronclime6423]

Bruce is definitely my all time favorite actor bar none. The guy is a genius no matter what he does.

[@HorriblePodcast]

That scene where the car quietly drives down the road and you gradually hear the rocker bumping into the house is masterfully done. Also, I'm surprised you didn't mention the ripped Hills Have Eyes poster which was a reference to that movie doing the same thing with the Jaws poster and then that leading the Evil Dead being shown on TV in A Nightmare on Elm Street.

[@BlackavarWD]

Evil Dead was playing at the movie theatre in Donnie Darko... actually the portal opens up right at the swing pounding scene.

[@BlackavarWD]

Actually, that's when Frank shows up... the portal is a little later.

[@CorpoAgent73]

This was the first horror film I had seen, at the venerable age of seven. I owned one of the infamous Japanese bootlegs in the 90's. I saw a screening in Poughkeepsie, NY in 2010. I read Campbell's autobiography and is one of my favorite books. That book, If Chins Could Kill, is required reading for anyone interested in low budget, regional filmmaking. Awesome video!

[@kasinalpha]

This was fantastic, but what I want to give you props for is the fact you talked about facts that weren't on the DVD, The intro and minor points I've never heard about and as a diehard fan of Sam's Horror, I salute you for not just hashing out what was already in the DVD.

[@SteveBueche1027]

The wife couldn’t finish watching it the first time around when we rented it. She still refuses to watch it 30 years later.

[@SteveBueche1027]

@golden cupcake she says it simply freaks her out.

[@chrisnewton4009]

It was very scary and jumpy😮

[@liznoir3549]

I've watched so many videos on Evil Dead and I was surprised that you had so much new info! Great job!

[@everettvonscott]

+liz noir You should read the books as well.

[@frankenzion0001]

Another example of, how having a small production budget, forces you to be more creative.

[@shanehetland7659]

I have been waiting forever for you to cover the Evil Dead, and my patience has definitely paid off. With that being said, I truly appreciate the extensive amount of research, mixed in humor, and in-depth facts you put into your exploring reviews (and all other reviews). You are my favorite subscription by far. Thanks, Cecil. :)

[@GoodBadFlicks]

+shane hetland Thank you! Glad it was worth the wait. ^^

[@d.o.a7552]

if anyone doesn't know evil dead has a show now, and it's fuckin awesome

[@ryancox9281]

Ash vs. Evil Dead was great.

[@MegaReedX]

It was awesome

[@NEWmr180787]

So hyped for season 3 and may it continue for ages! Season 1 was amazing and it just keeps getting better as it goes.

[@jonathancampbell7798]

Lord Roc it literally mentions the show in this video 😑

[@wouterwestendorp8050]

it's fantatic.

[@johnrife7134]

think you'll do evil dead ll?

[@TheHorrorMiserMontyG]

Excellent video Cecil. It just goes to show you that hard work, enjoying your craft and not allowing the studio to force you into changes will benefit you in the long run. Loved that end piece with Bruce and girls talking about the hard work they endured and how today's actresses complained about how much blood, little there was, being put on her face.

[@TheBlackKnight1o1]

So The Evil Dead was the most stolen VHS at the time and now Ash vs. The Evil Dead is the most pirated show of our time, does that say something about the fans, the general public, or the creators?

[@johnspencer7838]

TheBlackKnight1o1 I disagree. I believe the most pirated show is game of thrones

[@CorbCorbin]

I love Ash Vs. more than the films. The first season is a glorious continuation.

[@gabrieltallent8080]

Why not all three!

[@Largentina.]

I'm assuming you got this information from the numerous times Bruce has said this interviews, but I dug a little deeper and it's not true at all. In fact it wasn't even in the top 20 most pirated shows in any year that the show was on the air. So whoever told that to Bruce was a liar I guess.

[@mrfordsclass]

I am a huge Evil Dead fan. I got to see the Evil Dead Musical last year. Introduced my two sons to the series leading up to Halloween.

[@Avarn388]

I love the original Evil Dead. It is easily on my top ten horror films of all time. What Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell and company managed to accomplish is legendary. And seeing the behind scenes and what they did(and the hardship), only deepens my appreciation and respect. I haven't seen the remake, but I know it is polarizing. I'll eventually see it, but this original film will always have a special place in my heart. As such. Sam Raimi deserves the recognition he deserved. He was insanely talented and creative. In fact, a part of me often questions who will be the next Sam Raimi in the sense of an insanely talented director who started in horror and transitioned to blockbusters/mainstream. In my view, James Wan is that individual. Yes, he did the original Saw, but some of his later work, like Insidious are incredible. Having done Furious 7 and is about to start doing Aquaman, I hope he has the best future. But I digress. Sam Raimi, you'll always remain one of my favorite directors. Your take on Spider-man(minus the 3rd one) is still to this day,in my view, one of the best superhero films. And the Evil Dead, will always hold a special place in my heart. Thank you, so much for covering this.

[@thedarkerknight22]

Have you watched the 'new' evil dead yet?

[@Largentina.]

I disagree about James Wan. I think the new Raimi is James Gunn. Even to the point of starting with horror Evil Dead/Slither, making his own superhero film Darkman/Super, then doing a trilogy with Marvel Spider-Man/GOTG and casting his brother Ted/Sean in his films.

[@sirclintonify]

Thank you sir! Mr Bruce Campbell is indeed a LEGEND.

[@TheCorrodedMan]

Clint Michardson he helped chuck Norris,jet li,terry crews,and Jackie chan create the universe

[@V.D.Boom_Ventures]

Absolutely fantastic job, good sir. The original Evil Dead is one of my favorite horror movies too, and it makes me happy to see you cover it on your channel and do it the justice it deserves.

[@salamandress]

You're probably my favorite youtuber, Cecil. I don't think I've ever watched a video of yours I didn't like, even when I didn't agree with you on some films. You're so thorough in details, especially on the Exploring series. keep it up man!

[@SevOneSev7en]

8:52 What's with famous horror movie cabins getting burned down? Same thing happened to the Higgins house in Friday the 13th Part 3

[@blainewells7898]

The story of how this movie was made had a pretty personal effect on me. It showed me how someone with a creative idea and the drive to create it can take you far and have great results if you truly believe in what you're doing. Its also what got me into filmmaking and allowed me to turn some of the crazy ideas in my head into stories for the screen.

[@katieclark4915]

The filming of this sounds so intense! Just makes me appreciate the movie even more, this is insane!

[@kristinedrama14]

Great review as always. Your passion is contagious! Goes to show that hard work can pay off. The evil dead franchise is a legend among horror fans and Bruce Campbell is our tom cruise 😃

[@PictureProductStudio]

"The Evil Dead" was one of the things that in 2007 made me start a feature film production while I was still in high school. I never knew our case will be that similar to Sam Raimi's movie, though, as, believe it or not, we are still filming (prinicipal photography started in 2012, but we have filmed a few shots here and there in 2007-2011). We have changed numerous cities (mainly because we started to film in Donetsk and war conflict interfered), film and video formats, almost every actor is doubled AND doubles someone at some point (as an homage to "Fake Shemps" I have coined my own term for that - "Sudden Actors") but the most fascinating part is that despite 10 years of frustration, literal pain (stunts), technical and creative mishaps we still enjoy doing this and are still inspired by movies like "The Evil Dead". I can only dream that my movie will one day deserve a "Good Bad Flicks" review (not to mention an "Exploring" entry), but who knows, maybe my passion project will capture a bit of the similar movie magic.

[@smakarphoenix]

I am in awe at how much research you put in to the making of these videos - outstanding job!!! PS - I've posted this once before and will not do so again, but I would love to see you do a Exploring episode about the 1985 movie Lifeforce.

[@stevenspielberg9198]

Just discovered this channel.. You need more subscribers man!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

+Steven Spielberg Thank you!

[@stevenspielberg9198]

+GoodBadFlicks no problem! Would love to see an exploration of Evil Dead 2.. One of my favourites

[@BradyGalloway]

SAME! This guy is so awesome!

[@gabrielpetricevic9087]

+GoodBadFlicks Holy shit dude Spilberg just liked your video.

[@trevorbertoncini3381]

agreed

[@2LazyLeslie]

Great story! Evil Dead is one of my all time favorite horror movies. I remember being scared shitless the first I watch it at 12 yrs old. The damn girl sitting on the doorway wearing white singing, "We're gonna get you"... Fuck that's creep!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks!

[@SilverSurfer166]

Love the Exploring Series.

[@LarryPokeTrainer]

The productions stories of this flick are among my favorite bits of movie trivia. There's a lot of stuff here I didn't know, and some great archival footage. Great vid

[@Liquid1024]

Some good friends of mine put on the musical here locally. Went twice during the showing last winter. They respectfully stopped future runs once they announced Ash vs The Evil Dead on Stars. It was an awesome performance and the first two rows of the audience were drenched with over 5 gallons of fake blood. The cast later met with Bruce Campbell at comic-con and had him sign their version of the Necronomicon. It was great to be a part of. Keep up the good work. :)

[@btetschner]

I bought the Evil Dead on VHS years ago. I watched that so many times!

[@swarlly]

This movie was destined to fail. And I am so glad it didn't.

[@jaysonthelucero5478]

Very thorough, and great edit of the material. Another great video, man.

[@zetetick395]

Just that CABIN is a Horror movie icon! To this day Evil Dead II has some of the most creative direction ever in cinema... Almost every shot is unique to just that movie, amazing!

[@rafaeltrivino1790]

I watched these movies as a kid but in reverse. I have to say that the first one made me cover my eyes quite a few times.

[@ryancox9281]

It's brutal

[@BulletTooth504]

I enjoyed The Evil Dead when I first saw it on dvd. Loved it after reading about the long, crazy production. For a couple years before moving out of my parents' house I'd occasionally plug headphones into my bedroom's tv, put on The Evil Dead, and let it rock me to sleep.

[@toddwhite88]

I really enjoy watching this series of clips you make. It is great to see how much info you provide and such a good tone. Keep up the awesome work 🙂

[@ingwersengrady]

Excellent video. I think what is most overlooked about your content is how concise you keep things. Undoubtedly fans could praddle on and on about this most beloved of movies, but you keep things focused through your editing.

[@H3len50]

This was bloody marvelous, I just have to share. Outstanding sir.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

+Helen McLaughlan Thank you!

[@H3len50]

You are very welcome :-). Keep up the good work.

[@calebholland9846]

+GoodBadFlicks You gotta love Good ol' Good Bad Flicks.

[@H3len50]

You sure do, he does a cracking job.

[@BazTheStoryteller]

+GoodBadFlicks What are your thoughts on the remake and Ash Vs Evil Dead?

[@alexp.4270]

A video I've been waiting to see from you for a while. Great job man. Keep up the great work.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

+Trickier Hades Thanks!

[@afghanistanbananastand8658]

Your exploring series is the best. It shows a passion for movies that isn't seen as much anymore.

[@baron8107]

Damn shame about the cabin...

[@WhiteBloggerBlackSpecs]

A possible landmark

[@jmadmaxx7295]

White Blogger Black Specs tourists would have destroyed it anyway, at least it didn’t have to get graffitied to hell

[@WhiteBloggerBlackSpecs]

@@jmadmaxx7295 that's where the state would come in and preserve it

[@jmadmaxx7295]

White Blogger Black Specs press x to doubt

[@WhiteBloggerBlackSpecs]

@@jmadmaxx7295 lol

[@splodge71]

Mary Whitehouse and her National Viewers' and Listeners' Association was the greatest source of quality control a young horror could wish for in 70's and 80's Britain,if she didn't want you to see,we wanted to even more. I remember the"myth"of The Evil Dead and it was one of the few films that didn't disappoint,yes it was"cartoonish"in places,but it genuinely terrified me back then,the mirror scene still freaks me out to this day for some surreal reason

[@slaterfeltham88]

You deserve way more subscribers, you explore films so perfectly and put so much effort in your videos. 11/10

[@Halfpint71]

I watched this when I was about 13. I went to a mates house at dinner time at school and watched it while eating our dinner. Scared the piss out of me. Had nightmares for a long after. Brilliant film!!!

[@JeddtheJedi]

Really inspirational to hear how they powered through the production process; reminds me of the Exploring Mad Max video you did earlier.

[@johnhoben7421]

As a serious movie junkie,ive gotta say this channel is great. I can tell you really love movies and all the work that goes into them. Every video is great.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thank you so much!

[@adamfrazer5150]

This film is one of those once-in-a-while shining examples of just how creative the human brain can be, when it has to be, when there is so much passion and drive fueling it, what comes out at the end is often inspiring, spell-binding and an addition to the very exclusive group of projects that will continue to serve as examples, of what people can achieve - on what YOU can achieve, if you simply NEED it to happen. Great video man, part of why I think you've such a following, is we can sense your love of film and the people that create them - it's catchy ;)

[@Patrick-jj5nh]

Haha I loved the bit about Raimi falling asleep and one whole reel just being a long static shot. Classic!

[@vazilin4ik]

Evil dead (the original trilogy and the remake) are one of mine most beloved movies.

[@mustekkala]

Can't really remember all the details about the first movie but i just recently watched Evil Dead 2 and came to conclusion that everyone who wants to make films should study it ferociously. The creativity is just stunning, simply marvelous to see what can be made with minimal budget and a shitload of passion.

[@robertzemko6590]

I fondly remember sitting in the audience watching this at the show during it's premier back in 83 and being a little embarrassed at how corny certain scenes were ( just like Friday The 13th) but kind of enjoying it at the same time. The movie stuck with me however and has become one of my favorite 80's flicks. Use to go to the theater every single week back in the early to mid eighties. From 1990 on have seen about 6 movies in total, as just about everything since has been crap. Wouldn't see a computerized green and yellow tinted movie of today at the show if you paid me to.

[@BIGTENFanatic]

This is an amazing backstory. Love this movie by the way.

[@MegaReedX]

Me too

[@almightytallestred]

very enjoyable, most in-depth coverage of the original The Evil Dead I've seen so far

[@jacksonstern2717]

This is my favorite KZbin channel... THANK YOU!!!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Awesome, thanks!

[@robertmcghintheorca49]

There is also a story that if Sam Rami really did film the last shot on a motorbike, he drove at full speed into Bruce Cambell. He fortunately survived despite serious injuries.

[@redburton2661]

My all time favorite horror movie.

[@Palmieres]

I remember watching the trilogy on tv and being honestly scared by the first movie. The following two were clearly comedy horror but the first one was damn unsettling, especially for tween early 90s me. It still has a specific quality most other horror movies don't, which can only be explained by saying the movie almost "smells" of moulding wood, mud and old blood. It's awesome.

[@QuackersAhoy]

Ah, my fave horror film of all time. I wish there was a way to actually see 'Within The Woods', from the stills you showed it looks like a right vicious gorefest.

[@GoodBadFlicks]

+GazFunkstar there are VHS rips floating around the torrent sites. So its out there you just have to hunt for it :)

[@ola591]

+GazFunkstar Found one kat.cr/evil-dead-0-within-the-woods-avi-t3584527.html#main

[@boooRatt1]

+GoodBadFlicks I thought it was a lost film!?

[@tylerskiss]

+GazFunkstar the only copies of WtW I've seen have been rough to sit through. The degradation of video quality resulting from being a copy of a copy of a copy has rendered some moments impossible to see. It was years ago, so I don't know, perhaps better versions have been uncovered- still, if you love Evil Dead, you need to see Within the Woods.

[@boooRatt1]

Cyril From the DVD commentary I thought it was lost as they didn't keep or store an original print and all that was left were a few frames/stills.

[@steven401ytx]

These videos comfort my tormented soul. I'd long feared that I'd eventually pay for the sins of my past but I've come to realise that the universe doesn't care and that's even scarier to me.

[@NVLA12]

I love this movie, I'm so glad even though all the hardships they still made it.

[@MCBart78]

Really like how you break these down and point out facts about the making of these movies. Explains a lot. Have you seen 2009 Triangle with Mellissa George? Great psychological movie.

[@imcharming4808]

Your format is perfect and you’re so thorough. Glad I subbed. Cheers!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thank you!

[@chazthurgood121]

You should do Evil Dead 2 and Army of Darkness. Also, I love your work. Keep it up Cecil!

[@GoodBadFlicks]

Thanks!

[@ajlawens9022]

This is one of the films that really inspired me to pursue filmmaking.

[@MuzikJunky]

I was on a job that required me to be in the vicinity of where they were shooting “Spider-Man 3” in New York and I happened to brush against the Classic and saw Sam Raimi directing! Peace.

[@wilsonjonah]

That's awesome!

[@LegSan]

I enjoy this exploring series so so much, thank you for your videos!

[@Duhad8]

Their is also a Evil Dead (okay, Army of Darkness) RPG book AND card game as well! I own all of them, along with just about anything else Evil Dead related I can afford when I find it. The series was my introduction to horror films... Well I guess Jaws did, but I kinda feel that's more of a Drama/Horror in the same way that Evil Dead 2 was a Horror/Dark Comedy and Army of Darkness was a Dark Comedy/Action with horror elements. So big love for it!

[@DVincentW]

The 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 man!!!

[@Iduhwurst]

Nice job with this video! I watched one of your early early videos and like how you have progressed with your output quality-wise.

[@Jozhster]

I remember being excited to see the evil dead and was pissed when this visor nasties campaign started here in the UK, they tried to ban it like a clockwork orange was banned in the uk until 2001 ish, so glad the judge saw the film and decided against it!

[@Jozhster]

Video nasties*

[@ed_ward6869]

This movie being filmed in my hometown is the best thing about it.

[@star88wars]

I'm curious, what are your thoughts on the evil dead remake

[@johnspencer7838]

Qui-Mono enjoyed it

[@Danimal77]

@@johnspencer7838 He asked the guy who made the video, not you.

[@SlamifiedBuddafied]

Love the Evil Dead series. I gotta say, the Evil Dead remake wasn't just brutal, but ferocious and ruthless. One of the very few horror movies which can actually get me to squirm uncomfortably in my chair.

[@bbybear712]

This was a great entry in the exploring series. I also like learning more about movies I enjoy and I love the Evil Dead franchise. oddly enough I just watched Army of Darkness on Saturday. as always great job and I look forward to the next entry.

[@matthewwynne939]

I didn't get a chance to properly digest The Evil Dead because I was shown parts 1 and 2 back-to-back. What that ended up doing was make 2 look like a more polished and comedic remake of 1. I always found it interesting how this was a rare movie trilogy that seemed to be an even three-way fight as to who thought which movie was better.

[@Dendelin007]

within the woods is one of the scariest things I've ever seen with a super chilling ending

[@beyondz55]

Amazing series and truly an inspiration to low budget filmmakers. GROOVY.

[@bonemachine1975]

Great vid. I love the exploring series. Evil Dead is one of my favorite movies of all time.

[@darkslasher9888]

I enjoyed this video thoroughly since I got to know what got the movie to happen and its influence in the horror genre. I discovered this film shortly before the remake was released back in April of 2013 and I absolutely enjoyed it. Then, I saw the remake and thankfully, the remake is a rare example of a horror remake that respects the original and lives up to the original. Keep up the good work Cecil, I look forward to what you put up next on your channel!

[@janetgray6220]

Tell me someone used Video Nasties as their band name. Cuz that's a thing that needs to happen.

[@sanai97]

The Odyssey of The Evil Dead. Excellent video, as always. Your work is amazing.

[@djjohnraymond7237]

What a great video!!!! So much information about my all time favorite horror movie. You've got yourself a new subscriber!

[@itsnodawayitustabe5654]

If you haven't already i'd love an exploring done for Bad Taste

[@MoonspiderHugs]

dude, seriously, you know your horror history....awesome work

[@ChadtheDJguy]

Do you think you'll do an exploring video on Spider-Man 3? That might be an interesting topic to cover.

[@MutaScale]

The Evil Dead is one of my earliest experiences of being scared watching a horror film when i was young and getting more into horror. (Thank god my brother got one one of the early Anchor Bay DVD releases of it for his birthday) Just recently I got my hands on the Special Collectors Edition Laserdisc set of the film from Elite Entertainment and it's one of my personal favorite pieces of my collection. What better time to celebrate 40 years of Evil Dead than checking out some Good Bad Flicks on it?

[@Horrorblonde]

I’m from Grand Rapids Mi and I moved to Tennessee so I feel a little extra connected to The Evil Dead

[@Trilaan]

Awesome, I've been awaiting this video with bated breath for months and it was beautiful, Cecil, I totally loved it. You really put the importance of the film in perspective. "Fellas, if you call your movie 'Book of the Dead' people are gonna think they gotta read for 90 minutes, call it 'The Evil Dead.'" -supposedly said by Irvin Shapiro, quoted by me in my best Sam Raimi impersonating Shapiro's voice voice.

[@yavrielsechelle7431]

Perseverance and then some. Four years to make it! Awesome episode, and very inspirational to boot.

[@CurtisAlfeld]

Okay the sequels are funny, but how could anyone think the first one was? I saw Army of Darkness first, and when I first saw this one, I couldn't believe it was the same franchise. This is one of the few films that legitimately scares me.

[@arturodejesuscruzcasab9502]

+CurtisAlfeld I know, but then again, it did had a couple of moments I could laugh at so it's understandable. The sequels were hardcore comedy though.

[@petesampson4273]

I had a similar experience, saw Army of Darkness first. It took me a couple times through to really "get" Evil Dead because I kept expecting Bruce to go "full Ash" from AOD and start churning out one-liners by the bucket full. To make a very long story shorter... I love where the series started but it became something truly wonderful and is still unique to this day. And, If the gang had been handed a blank check to make the movie by a "respected studio", the world would have missed out on the Raimi-Campbell phenomenon because the studio would have ruined it and no one involved would have ever worked in the industry again!

[@chazthurgood121]

My thoughts exactly, how and why would you think this was funny? I guess from a "oh this is so ridiculous it's funny" stand point - maybe. But otherwise I completely agree.

[@J.J.Jameson_of_Daily_Bugle]

First one was never meant to be comedy, it's straight up horror movie, and most of the comedy comes from goofs and cast and crew inexperience. That's very different then intentionally putting humor into your screenplay like it was the case with ED2, AoD and more recently Drag me to Hell.

[@CorbCorbin]

pete sampson 2 is really just them remaking 1, and using Campbell's charisma, as well as the physical comedy, being more straightforward. The first movie starts really spooky, and through the rape is disturbing, but the deadites and Campbell's reactions become more and more absurd. It really depends on how big a horror fan, or what appeals to one's sense of humor.

[@The9Stone]

That musical is AWESOME

[@Barnabas45]

Seen it at a drive-in theater in 1982, I knew it was going to be a cult classic within 5 minutes of viewing!

[@ericdraven3427]

Definitely one of my all time favorite movies. Love Bruce Campbell

[@nicholascirilo8221]

Awesome review of The Evil Dead Good Bad flicks it's one my favorite horror film series and Evil Dead remake was one of my favorite horror remake of all time.

[@TheStewieOne]

Bruce Campbell: Everyone's a little gay for him.

[@BulletTooth504]

Indeed. When I play a Fallout game, I usually name my character either Ash or Bruce.