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The Evil Dead
 Tags: blood, Bruce Campbell, DEMONS, evil dead, Federico Alvarez, Ghost House Pictures, gore, Jane Levy, Lily Collins, Mandate Pictures, possessed, Possession, REMAKES, Sam Raimi, Shiloh Fernandez |
Five twenty-something friends become holed up in a remote cabin where they discover a Book Of The Dead and 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.
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PROJECT DETAILS
- Word is that filming is aimed to begin March 2012 in New Zealand.
- Jane Levy (Suburgatory, Shameless) is in talks to play the female lead, which is said to be the equivalent of the "Ash" character in the original.
- Shiloh Fernandez plays the male lead, fans may recognize him from Deadgirl and Red Riding Hood.
- Lily Collins (The Blind Side, Priest) was going to play the lead (which is said to be similar to the "Ash" role in the original films) but had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts.
- A spoiler-filled description on the story and what can be expected from the movie can be found here.
- Sony Pictures will distribute in the US.
- It's said that this will be more of a serious tone, and not as campy and comedic as the trilogy is known for.
- Co-writer Diablo Cody explained in a recent interview her role in the scripting process, saying: "I’m interested in storytelling here and making it scary and good and true to the original, because the director’s draft was really scary, I tried to stay away from some of the big horror set pieces. I didn’t wanna mess with his vision, because he’s the one who ultimately has to shoot it. That being said, there is a moment near the — I mean it’s unbelievably violent (laughs). Occasionally I threw in a wound here or there. I didn’t write anything extravagant." She added.. "It was really important again to the filmmakers that it remain totally grounded in reality and timeless. They weren't trying to make some hip trendy horror movie full of pop culture references. I really hope people don't think that that's what I was hired to do. I came in and worked on characters and relationships, things like that."
- Bruce Campbell shared some thoughts on the remake, saying: "We are going to remake it. The first one. And people are a little iffy about that [but] we wanted to remake a movie with better effects, and we're better at telling stories now... There's no 'Ash' character, and that pisses people off [but] we didn't want to have the direct comparison. I wouldn't want to put an actor in that position."
- Apparently director Federico Alvarez wants to cast fresh faces for the leads, and intends to change certain characters and story details, however, keep the basic theme of a group of friends being terrorized by demons in a cabin.
- The producers were quoted saying: "We are committed to making this movie and are inspired by the enduring popularity and enthusiasm for the ‘Evil Dead’ series. We can't wait to scare a new generation of moviegoers using filmmaking techniques that were not available to us thirty years ago as well as Fede bringing a fresh eye to the film’s original elements."
- The script was written by Federico Alvarez and Rodo Sayagues, with revisions from Diablo Cody (Juno, Jennifer's Body).
- This marks director Federico Alvarez's feature film directorial debut. He gained some notoriety with his short film Panic Attack!, which can be seen here.
- Described to be a "small indie thing like the first two."
- The film will supposedly follow a similar theme of a group of people affected by the Necronomicon (possibly in a secluded cabin), but resemblances to the original may stop there.
- There will be no Ash character in this film.
- Sam Raimi wanted to use the cabin that they used in the original film, but couldn't due to the fact that it burnt down many years ago.
- Sam Raimi originally said that he would rather not have Bruce in the film, but rather be in the sequel, however Bruce will apparently have a small cameo appearance towards the end.
- Sam Raimi will not be directing, instead he will be looking for a new director to "reinvent" the film after a script is written.
- Produced by original writer/director Sam Raimi and original producing partners Rob Tapert and Bruce Campbell.
- A remake of the classic low-budget 1981 film.
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HEADLINES
Dates are tentative and subject to change.
- Tue, February 14, 2012 (DVD)
- Tue, February 14, 2012 (DVD)
- Tue, February 14, 2012 (DVD)
- Fri, February 17, 2012
- Tue, February 21, 2012 (DVD)
- Tue, February 28, 2012 (DVD)
- Tue, February 28, 2012 (DVD)
- Fri, March 2, 2012 (VOD)
- Tue, March 6, 2012 (DVD)
- Fri, March 9, 2012
- Sat, March 17, 2012 (SyFy)
- Tue, March 20, 2012 (DVD)
- Fri, March 30, 2012
- Tue, April 3, 2012 (DVD)
- Fri, April 6, 2012 (Limited)
- Tue, April 10, 2012 (DVD)
- Fri, April 13, 2012 (Chiller)
- Fri, April 13, 2012
- Tue, April 17, 2012
- Tue, April 17, 2012 (DVD)
- Tue, April 17, 2012 (DVD)
- Fri, April 20, 2012 (Limited)
- Fri, April 20, 2012
- Tue, April 24, 2012 (DVD)
- Tue, April 24, 2012
- Fri, April 27, 2012
- Fri, April 27, 2012
- Fri, May 4, 2012 (VOD)
- Fri, May 11, 2012
- Fri, June 8, 2012
- Tue, June 12, 2012 (DVD)
- Fri, June 22, 2012
- Fri, August 17, 2012
- Fri, August 24, 2012
- Fri, August 24, 2012
- Fri, August 31, 2012
- Fri, August 31, 2012
- Fri, September 14, 2012
- Fri, September 21, 2012
- Fri, October 5, 2012
- Fri, October 19, 2012
- Fri, October 26, 2012
- Fri, December 21, 2012
- Fri, January 11, 2013
- Fri, February 1, 2013
- Fri, February 15, 2013
- Fri, February 22, 2013
- Fri, April 12, 2013
- Fri, May 10, 2013
- Fri, June 28, 2013
It's not gonna be as good as the original, but I have faith. As musch as I love the original Evil Dead movies (I have the movie poster of the first movie hanging on the wall of my computer room)I think that this might be a new spin on the original. Here's to hoping! >)
Nothing beats the original. However, we can only hope it'll be a good remake
They should call this by its formal name, "The poop that took a pee".
Seriously what in the world are they thinking? You can't mess with Evil Dead and come out on the other side safe. It's like trying to remake Star Wars and replacing Darth Vader with Don Knotts.
Why produce a remake and make a cameo in it? What part can Bruce possibly play in this movie? Bruce Campbell is awesome in everything he has done over the the years but i think he should stay off this remake and just do one more Evil Dead sequal with Sam Raimi and get it over with until he's too old to do nething. shit, i wanna see at least one more Evil Dead movie as much as the next fan, with Campbell of course.
I really am glad that this film is being redone because as loveable as the original was, the effects were REALLY bad and also the acting was a little cheesy. I'd like to see hollywood make the sh*t out of this movie because it had potential just didn't quite get to where it should've been.
Written by Diablo Cody... what--the--f#@k... seriously? Do these companies just pick random names out of a hat to do their remakes and re-hashes now or what?!?
As much as I like Tom Jane.. I can't see this with him.. it's going to depend on whether they take the funnier route.. like in part 3 or the somewhat scarier part like in the 1st film. I liked them all but never saw them as scary at all
the only peroson that can play ash in this remake is thomas jane thats the only person beside bruce thats it n also if they mess this up n not put ash in n the right person to play him fans gonna riot
Ok first off no ash no story 2nd no bruce no movie stop trying to put the star of the week in theses horror movie remakes.
No way in hell is this gonna top the original of this movie! especially when the character ash or mainly the actor bruce campbell wont be in it. its gonna suck big time and it probably wont get banned in certain places like the origionals too haha.
I don't think the aim is to top the original. I think Sam & Co. are just trying to ring the life out of a beloved franchise with an unnecessary rehashing...
Or, at least that's what a bunch of you will seem to think if I'm following the mentality of this site and their approach to remakes and the like. I personally thought the originals we're "meh" at best. Fun, but not as great as everyone told me they'd be.
Maybe I "don't get it". But, I'm kind of looking forward to this ::shudder:: "re-imagining". I thought the originals were lacking something and maybe this time around, they'll fix it... for me at least. I'm prepared for the rest of you to be pissed to hell and back once the movie launches. lol
...getting your movie banned doesn't make it a good movie lol- Besides, Sam is producing it so you know he's keeping it to his standards and I'm sure you can expect some Bruce cameo somewhere. This is one of the few remakes I'm looking forward to and hey, atleast Rob Hackie isn't attached to it
there really has to be only one question... well.. 2 really...
1. is it a comedy or 2. is it a horror...
if horror then neither of the two main actors listed so far make the billing for a really scary horror film
it'll be better to keep bruce campbell for a sequel than a remake. more in a proper timeline then
Nooooooooooooooooooooooo, you CANNOT have an evil dead movie without Ash. The idea that this could be called a remake is just absurd when it doesn't have the original characters. This is nothing but Hollywood wanting to cash in on a preexisting franchise as opposed to giving it a new title and I don't know having an original thought. Not even saying that Bruce Campbell would have to be Ash(even though he was epic in that part), but to not have the character at all is a terrible idea when he was in all the other movies. How can forget the "give me sugar baby" line!!!
I don't know if I can deal with this without Bruce in it.
Yes they might F it up and goes to DVD or in Theaters but might also F it up with Sex, Drugs, and Drinken with a Party and Boobs. lol Well some of it sounds good but dont F it up lol
They will flat-out ruin this classic low-budget film.
This film was awsome and ranks in my top 10 list of horror films.
Sam Raimi is a master of horror and if this film has his blessing then it maybe worth a watch
But in all honesty i cannot see this remake comming anywhere near the original.........
Why mess with a classic???? seriously we know the stories already and if somethings different in the story it just ruins it!
wtf! well no suprise again re-making a classic film. I dont know how the director is going to be able to top the original but if he does man.....i will be really pleased
Ryan Reynolds is cool as shit, so I like ya'lls idea of casting him in place of Bruce/Ash. Also, I hope Sam sees how big his film is, and just goes for it! I mean I ONLY went and seen Drag Me to Hell (which sucked), because of Evil Dead. I would see this no mater HOW bad it is. Anyways, my last note is, I should volunteer to direct it! LOL!
NFW! You have gotta be kidding me.
I actually like the idea of Ryan Reynolds as Ash. He was fantastic in Amityville horror. To me the most important thing they have to do for the remake to please the fans, is that it HAS TO BE EXTREMELY GOREY!!!! We need a director that will take it over the top no matter if it causes the film to not be opened in theatres. Plus you have to add the tree rape. To me that part of the movie was gross yeah....but...WAS CLASSIC
I really don't want to see this if Bruce Campbell won't do it. An other actor for the role as Ash would be rediculous. Anyway, I think this is defenetly one of those films you don't want to see a remake from it becouse the original film is awsome and I don't think they can do it THAT good again. I will wait for the sequel with Bruce instead of watching a remake of one of the best horrorfilms ever made without him.
Yeah I'm not real big on the idea of a remake. But if they really have to, I'd like to see Ryan Reynolds play Ash.