Horror Icon Sam Raimi & Director Lee Cronin with the Cast of Evil Dead Rise in the 2023 SXSW Studio

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[@GarrettWatts]

This host of this segment is incredible, he’s just extremely good and polished and a perfect interviewer. Seemed worth pointing out!

[@rhen4short]

Totally agree. At the start I said, "I should watch this later." And then I ended up finishing it instead of doing work. Props to the interviewer.

[@lawrencefrost9063]

He is awesome, but maybe let them answer a few questions hahaha

[@jordancaleb3419]

Garrett?! What are you doing here!!👏👏😂 I definitely agree.

[@m.s.t3616]

Host did an excellent job - clearly a big fan (as we all are)

[@jasbb2]

Good callout!

[@Olemansummer]

Alyssa is the next Toni Collette. So genuine and so terrifying in her commitment. Props to her and casting

[@Lospollos24]

I luv Toni Collete

[@BryanDough211]

That’s how I felt leaving the theater!

[@peterburman5193]

Sam Raimi is easily among the greatest filmmakers in history!

[@GabyGibson]

And Bruce Campbell is among the greatest actors in history!

[@HNIN1973]

💯

[@dustindixon6628]

@@midnightcharlieman6669 A Legend in 2023 is now considered annoying? So that makes a you-tube poster like you also annoying?

[@peterburman5193]

@@midnightcharlieman6669 Is this Avi Arad's burner account?

[@MH-zg5yw]

Not quite. Raimi is overrated

[@richurro20]

Whoever this interviewer is - holy crap is he good.

[@Rizziculous]

Smooth as transitions. Like they’re just having a regular convo. Very good

[@jonnycool123]

i have no idea who he is, but after seeing this, I went to see more of his interviews and dude is a NATURAL

[@CarotideEtude]

You're being sarcastic right? He talks more than the guests

[@Lateralus46and2]

The dude is horrible. He said he took his girlfriend to see the reboot of army of darkness

[@ssaldana117]

April 21st couldn't arrive any faster. This has got me so hyped it's crazy to know about the reactions from ppl in the audience. To the reactions of the lee n the cast after premiering the film ❤❤

[@HelzHeli313]

She better win a award this year I STG!!! Excellent performance.. Scared tf outta me..

[@denisecarmen]

Evil Dead 2013 was a really good movie too. One of the best remakes! It was a shame that they chose not to make a sequel.

[@JJONNYREPP]

Horror Icon Sam Raimi & Director Lee Cronin with the Cast of Evil Dead Rise in the 2023 SXSW Studio 1317pm 22.4.23 i dont even need to be asked if you had decided ok we're going to indulge in an evil dead sesh.. and all dayer of booze evil dead films and booze.

[@thealjohnsonshow2188]

+Denise Carmen de Brito Sadly, the remake didn't do well in theaters.

[@denisecarmen]

@@thealjohnsonshow2188 actually not. That movie made 97 million at the box office against a budget of 17 million! And it's the highest grossing film of the franchise! I'm shocked that a sequel wasn't made. And after seeing this last night, Evil Dead 2013 is far superior.

[@rampageblackston4926]

This one is a prequel pretty much

[@galetinm]

@@denisecarmen 2013 is probably better, that monster at the end of the new one was not that good of an idea, but most definitely not far superior.

[@cinefiend4059]

The interviewer is incredible. Can he just do ALL the interviews from now on?!? What a wealth of knowledge and reverence for the cast and filmmakers. And he’s right. This continuation of the franchise is simply ACES! Every aspect is excellent and I can’t wait to see it multiple times. Brava to everyone involved.

[@Kaitschi]

Evil Dead is the best Franchise ever: a legendary Trilogy, a great Remake, three Saisons of an awesome Show and if "Rise" also delivers, nobody ever will deliver such a Streak

[@Lospollos24]

John wick?

[@starsbright6234]

This is awesome. A friend of mine went to the movie premiere, they said they loved it and that I will too. I can't wait to see it.

[@sohfihamid4164]

Great interview , i totally enjoy it. Who is this interviewer? He asks smart questions and funny too

[@Yoda..]

Wajahat Ali

[@peepsg]

Guy: gonna cry?

[@piratepress6958]

The actresses look so different in person than they do in the movie!

[@firstnamelastname9199]

Kinda the point.

[@user-gu3ie]

Would be pretty bad if they looked exactly like how they look in the movie... I mean,..really bad

[@aleksandarstojceski3139]

Interviewer is bit full of himself. Let the people talk damn.

[@johnherbert2545]

7:40 before ANY of the 2 Female leads get to speak! Total fanboyin interviewer did them dirty not even addressing them for almost a quarter of the interview!

[@blueeyeddevil454]

If they ever remake A Trilogy Of Terror Alyssa would be perfect.

[@brandonkashinsky9222]

Oh yes definitely. Tbh, I haven’t seen that film yet

[@FinalGuyKris]

Excellent interview. beyond excited for this film and the future of the franchise!

[@datdudeinred]

This interviewer deserves a raise & a permanent interviewer he will take the channel to next level. Bruce approved too. 😂👏

[@gregorysimao7468]

What a great interview! The movie was great!! One of the best horror films of the last 5 years for sure!

[@gregsvlogshow]

Great interview but I feel like you barely spoke to Sam. Sam Raimi is such a humble guy, always uplifting others and pausing when someone else has something to say. You don't see that too much in Hollywood.

[@jdawg86]

That chicks wearing a blood soaked dress

[@joeyclemenza7339]

From terrifying (Evil Dead), to silly (Evil Dead 2), to goofy (Army of Darkness), back to gory and unsettling (The Evil Dead), back to goofy but still gross (Ash vs The Evil Dead), and finally back to gory and absolutely, undeniably terrifying (Evil Dead Rise). This is a franchise that has been reborn time and time again… and has never once disappointed. This is literally one of the best horror movies in over a decade. It’s both satisfying to those who love atmosphere, tension, character, and storytelling…. To those who just live for the gore!!! It’s a wild ride, and I can’t wait to see it again.

[@SinarBaru-bp4jx]

There is still some goovy in evil dead rise. Ellie deadite nosehole been stab by scissors, also deadite reaction when been stabbed its like they disappoint, like "damn i knew this gonna happen" "man, i should use another better way than just run straight forward" lol

[@mariobro6646]

Great franchise, great characters and the perfect material for more content for the Evil Dead game as well! 😊👍

[@heimdal8]

”OG = Old Geezer” - Bruce Campbell

[@kailee87]

yet EVIL DEAD franchise is by far the best from the movies to the tv show

[@brandonkashinsky9222]

I love this film. Scariest evil dead film yet. Alyssa Sutherland knocked it out of the park. The role she played was so terrifying. She’s taller than me

[@andrivionascimento277]

Congratulations Bruce Campbell, Sam Raime Actress of Evil Dead The Rises from Brazil.

[@CarotideEtude]

Please stop talking, your job is to ask questions not keep talking and talking!

[@dodywidodo9433]

The interviewer is good and the legendary king bruce campbell is there too. What a treat

[@coolcoconuts4453]

Evil Dead has got to be the greatest cinematic franchise in history. 5 films and a TV show that are all fucking spectacular

[@jamiestevenson3935]

Jesus Christ I’ve never heard a interviewer that talks twice as much as his guests especially when he has six guests.

[@edgar2dnd]

Bruce Campbell, as George Clooney, is the classic good looking man that every man just likes. You just can't say anything about them to make them unlikable.

[@dilaverali05]

True.. Besides the fact he's a complete asshole in real life, more than he was portrayed in ash vs evildead series and I don't deny, man's got great sense of humor.

[@saltywinchester1600]

@@dilaverali05 Have you met him in real life?

[@dilaverali05]

@@saltywinchester1600 . Nope. But I've seen how he interacts with fans and others.

[@Duplotopf]

​@@dilaverali05I know your comment is 1 year old, but how about you go a bit more into detail? I also saw how he treats his fans and he actually seems to care for them. He takes himself a ridicilous amount of time signing autographs without complaining. I heard somebody said that Bruce reacted a bit annoyed to some irritating fans, but that's pretty much the worst I heard about him.

[@R0binah00d]

BRUCE HAS STATED HE WILL PLAY ASH AGAIN AS LONG AS SAM DIRECTS IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! As Super Fans we need to will this into existence. We NEEEEEED a proper ending for Ash. We are literally 1 person saying "Yes" away from getting more Ash in Evil Dead. We Just Need Sam on board and nothing can stop it from happening🤞

[@ultimatekitten2111]

It would be epic if Ash dies. Nobody would expect it! Blaze of Glory with a twist. 3 books of the dead ;)

[@R0binah00d]

@@ultimatekitten2111 I want to see the trio of Ash, Mia, and (No Spoilers) the Adult who survived the new film. I want them to team up and hand out asskicking left, right, up, down, and center. That trio would be pretty sweet IMO.

[@TheJaker5]

Lee Cronin is a great filmmaker! I can’t wait to see what he’s doing with his next film Thaw.

[@emeidocathail7808]

Great to see an interviewer who knows his subject and has respect for the panelists. That cheesgrater though, sheesh!

[@Dangdrangus]

Would have been great to hear from the interviewees at some point.

[@libanabdulle5454]

at least he asked interesting questions or do you just wanna hear generic answers?

[@nurhayatiismail4523]

Why new evil dead game not best compare with film?

[@waqasawan937]

In my opinion Evil dead is incomplete without Sam Raimi and Bruce campbell aka Ash williams 🔥🔥🔥 I saw the trailer of Evil dead rise its mind blowing and fantastic. 💕💕💕

[@nathanbender6640]

Mate, I wish this host would let the guests talk more. He just goes on and on too much!

[@콧구녕-w6o]

can’t wait to watch this peak cinema ❤️‍🔥

[@mreddieau]

The host won't shut up and let people talk

[@aleksandarradovanovic8496]

If you close your eyes while listening to Lee Cronin, you will hear a Colin Ferrell 😁

[@CharlesOwens04]

New film's amazing! See this thing in theaters because it's so worth it. Lee did an amazing job and I'm hopeful for the franchise moving forward if he has creative control. Fantastic work!

[@greekpowerellas]

World Need People Like Sam Raimi

[@DylanRobins-v4n]

We will be watching Lee Cronin’s career with great interest

[@Zulermundo]

The demon girl is adorable!!

[@JoeGrizz1y]

After viewing the film opening night, and in the first screening, it is another solid entry of Evil Dead. I love how 2013 and Rise mimic the original first two releases. As 2013 is more straight horror while rise actually introduced some subtle humor throughout its runtime. Another great choice was to keep the same writing morals as the 2013 remake. As that film was a reflection of drug addiction, while Rise is the reflection of motherhood, and the fears that come from bearing children. Making it more than just a bloody disgusting good time. The story remains simplistic while grounding it with its characters. I honestly love Rose just as much as I like the 2013 remake. I honestly don’t think I can pick on over the other as the two films have their own different strengths and weaknesses. Yet both follow the somewhat the typical formula of the franchise. Sharing DNA but rise making it a little more refreshing of a watch. Instantly rewatchable and will totoally support and buy on 4K

[@JJONNYREPP]

Horror Icon Sam Raimi & Director Lee Cronin with the Cast of Evil Dead Rise in the 2023 SXSW Studio 1324pm 22.4.23 this shit is based on some cruddy events from wayyyy back.. and i would actually believe that. that said re-hashing the original movies is gonna be pretty tiresome and trynna make it some moralistic tale is also gonna be tiresome for those who love the franchise. an all out gore fest is what it's renowned for - and that's what we love about it. granted, an over indulgence in gore would also be tedious - but as this franchise has made gore and ffs and wtf!! it's trademark.... i can dig it!!! an excellent movie love-in, here.. but what else would they say about to one another..?.. they all look shagged out though, ie: tired.

[@chaosinorderrr]

this interviewer killed it

[@aaronpayne5609]

So excited for this!

[@KingCajete]

Legendary cast, amazing interview! Interviewer was great!

[@Lateralus46and2]

Interviewer was an idiot

[@margaretharks7304]

Thank you Sam Raimi that was a very scary and enjoyable movie when I was a teen thank you sir for sharing your wonderful talent. God bless you!

[@jacobbaranowski]

Sam Raimi looks like Pee Wee Herman and Quentin Tarantino It's good to have Bruce Campbell and Sam Raimi working together again, Evil Dead Rise was ok and a bloody good time 👍

[@KRiSHNA-KANT-RAJ]

Wajahat ali ( the interviewer ) is ❤, love the way he conducted this interview, good job man

[@janjannn05]

I love the interviewer!!! So genuine!!!!!! And i also love all the casts and crew who worked on this movie!!! So excited for the next evil dead movies/series!

[@Alti31]

Hello, I would like to know if there's any way for us to be able to watch the "Bottoms' cast - SXSW Studio 2023" interview ? It's was available right after it was conducted but then that very video was removed from this channel for some reason a few hours/days after. Thank you

[@Skilzee31]

“Can I spoil anything”, “oh that’s in the trailer”.. in reality the whole film was in the trailer.

[@onyxsh0cks456]

dont let him direct another evil dead pls. sam needs to bring evil dead back to its glory. fede alvarez can help too :D

[@anotherdayinthelight3135]

Whats the playlist she listened to 😭

[@thefaceless8796]

And..... I'm pumped for this film!!! Only problem is I have nobody to see it with :(

[@UngoogleableMan]

I had to see it myself. 3 times lol. Would be nice to have someone to nerd out with over it, but it was great fun!

[@thefaceless8796]

@@UngoogleableMan yeah it sucks that none of my friends are into horror in the least, and my wife is completely averse to it.

[@StevanSeagal]

Evil Dead Rise is awesome!

[@abhijeetpandiath8395]

7:37 - Answer from LILY SULLIVAN

[@GabyGibson]

I'm excited but the cheese grater scene... I just have to ask, is it really gross?

[@LaloLanderos16]

I wonder that as well.

[@kingcain6449]

Its creative & brutal

[@GabyGibson]

@@kingcain6449 My brother saw it this weekend and he said it was intense

[@libanabdulle5454]

wajahat ali is awesome and clearly a true fan

[@LeitrabiParody]

Legends ❤❤❤

[@amberturdcoloringbook1733]

Awesome bloody dress!!! 😎😎👍👍

[@dashrathrmakwana7796]

absolutely right my favourite director Sam Raimi 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳👌👌👌👌🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 from India

[@Sharvesh2001]

My Role model Sam raimi😊

[@TaylerBootz]

It's really too bad the Bruce is only seen as Ash. I LOVE Ash. I also LOVE Bruce. Burn Notice was a good show and he had the perfect character. The work he did with Hercules and Xena, Coach Boomer (yes, I was an adult watching Disney), and so much more. Bubba Ho-Tep is one of my favorites. Even if I see his face in smidge of a trailer for a show or movie, I will watch it. Doesn't matter if it's just a guest appearance or a full fledged character. His character in Escape from L.A. was just perfect. And yes, I've even watched Alien Apocalypse. Twice, maybe three times. I haven't seen everything he's done (I actually didn't care for Ash vs. The Evil Dead. Not sure why). However I was also in diapers when Evil Dead was released. So it wasn't till the early 90's when I was able to really watch them (I was into horror young thanks to my mom.) Dude seriously deserves more credit from his fans as more than Ash.

[@waqasawan937]

Ash Williams 🔥🔥🔥💕💕💕 Big Fan Of Bruce Campbell 💕💕💕💕

[@Rake3577]

Interviews 101: Always speak more than the guests

[@ejjoshua2003]

Hahahaha 😂

[@Mikeyzom]

So hyped!

[@kingchuckfinley]

I love all of these people so much. But most of all, I love Bruce. He’s looking like the silver Fox he is, and when he finds out the answer to the big secret, I will not be okay.

[@dennisdemenace9948]

Damn great interview! I subbed! Go Evil Dead Rise! Great Film!

[@damochelsea1983]

Wow imagine being with bruce Campbell and sam raimi and them paying u massive compliments! Lee cronin 2nd film in u made it kid. The film was amazing also

[@joyful]

Bruce!

[@Kinghenhog39]

I love how much of a fan the host was of the franchise and how charismatic he was throughout this great interview. I loved the film and the host did a great job showing my love for the film.

[@ulfricstormcloak4230]

interviewer was exceptional. appreciated the effort these artists put in to these films.

[@dubsentertainment3724]

A woman said the same comment in my cinema ‘’ don’t open the door” as well as screaming the entire film lol

[@waynemcauliffe2362]

Go Aussies

[@nolanrsm5682]

look at 1:25 .. bruce is gunning this dude off lmao

[@anarchisttutor7423]

I disagree: horror is best seen alone at night the first time; the second time, with some who's too scared to see it alone.

[@randuramadani7198]

The best horor movie that i ever seen evil dead 2013 and hope evil dead rise too ,can be one of the best Horor movie in the world 🔥

[@clemayk]

Best to stay in this genre Sam Raimi. 😂

[@kidsun20]

LEGENDS!!!

[@elsergecruz]

L O V E D this movie and I’m not an Evil Dead fan

[@josepbergesse7830]

Fede Alvarez and Jane Levy deserves be there!

[@wubbbie]

i love sam raimi sm i met him at a con earlier this year!

[@Forget1987]

To be honest watch evil dead then watch evildoers dead remake then watch evil dead 2 then watch this new film then watch evil dead 3 if you watch evil dead franchise in this order it makes sense

[@Forget1987]

Lastly watch the TV show

[@waqarahmedkhan1236]

Wajahat Ali is Great interviewer 👌

[@Forget1987]

This movie was awesome solid b plus the deadites were awesome the gore was great the shots were solid just lacks a little story and character build up was a lil slow for the franchise

[@JJONNYREPP]

Horror Icon Sam Raimi & Director Lee Cronin with the Cast of Evil Dead Rise in the 2023 SXSW Studio 1321pm 22.4.23 was the lake side scene where they filmed zombeavers or crocodile..?

[@genther6668]

Groovy

[@midnightcharlieman6669]

For 12 April, 2023: I literally clicked on this video to say one thing.. As I was hovering over it watching it on my homepage.. As you do.. Out of curiosity. But then you Triggered me. For Goodness Sakes.. Stop using the "A" word to describe things.. Surely.. Surely.. You could And should instead say.. Hey.. The film was Terrific.. Or it was Marvelous. It was such an interesting experience. I enjoyed the film.. < You could have said Those things Preferably. We must Embark to remove the "A" word from society.. To Eradicate it. By the way.. You all feeling the need to push and promote this move hard yeah? Rather than let it speak for itself.. Or perhaps you are just doing only a few of these discussions.

[@jonny2468]

what word?

[@midnightcharlieman6669]

@@jonny2468 You are going to have to figure it out. Actually.. I have gone to the trouble of of doing that for you.. Since most people aren't bothered to take the time on here. He says the word at 55 seconds.

[@saltywinchester1600]

@@jonny2468 "Awesome" is the word.

[@drawme7757]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@tiananesbitt7156]

😅😅😊

[@ugle118]

Neeeeded a better ending. Lacked the isolating ending and craziness that the films that came before it had. I think another pass at the ending could have allowed me to walk out happy but the final monster was sooo easy to off and honestly looked so low budget and cringe.

[@russrtspooling7702]

This movie was a let down.. didn’t feel like an evil dead movie. Sad Bruce praises this movie when it has nothing to do with him.

[@legionofdoom1939]

After just watching Evil Dead Rise in the theater, I agree with the guy in the crowd. This was a propaganda/woke message that hijacked an Evil Dead movie as a vehicle. The woke stuff held no purpose to the story/character development and it was laid on pretty thick, especially early on in the movie. Remove the woke stuff and the movie was enjoyable though. The ending was almost the same as the last movie though, just in a parking garage.

[@michaelkikle3018]

Agreed, 1000% man. Movie was an all-female remake of the original, and a generic possession film to top it all off.

[@deathbyslipknot]

Do you people ever stop complaining? Your brains have been poisoned by culture war nonsense. What was "woke" about this movie? The existence of females?

[@DSWYFT]

I just watched it. Wtf was woke about it?

[@aeonlincoln5474]

What's woke about it!? The only message I noticed was anti-abortion lol.

[@SerpentStar_]

I think it was there just to show we're in "modern" times. I don't see how a 5 second scene that mentions a woke protest makes the entire movie "woke". Try the Little Mermaid remake if you want real woke bullshit

[@jaydee8094]

This dude looking too indepth in to it all, cringe

[@gpguy107]

Hes great!

[@libanabdulle5454]

its called passion, you should try having it sometime.

[@CarNesttube]

Saw it last night it has to be one of the most scariest movies I’ve ever seen.

[@user-gu3ie]

Evil Dead is probably the only horror franchise that gets better every movie.... the conjuring etc are good..but kinda lose some punch ... this franchise only gets better and more dreadful