In 2020, we were introduced to Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, a unique musical dramedy about a computer coder (Jane Levy) who suddenly began to hear people’s innermost thoughts through song, allowing for many impressive performances and some of our favorite moments of TV to this day. After two seasons at NBC, it was canceled, but then fans got a follow-up movie on The Roku Channel, Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas, in 2021. So what are the chances for more of any kind? We’ll take another season, movie, anything! “I’m sitting right now in the production office of Zoey’s because we actually shoot on this exact same lot,” Skylar Astin (who played Max) tells TV Insider while discussing his current hit show, So Help Me Todd. “I’m currently in what was [Zoey’s creator] Austin Winsberg’s office. So it’s always a bit of a time warp to come here to work.
- 3/17/2024
- TV Insider
Author Stephen Graham Jones started his Indian Lake Trilogy with the novel My Heart Is a Chainsaw, which has an audiobook version that was read by Cara Gee, who may be best known for her work on the TV shows Strange Empire and The Expanse. The second novel in the series was Don’t Fear the Reaper, and the audiobook for that one had a full cast that included Isabella Star Lablanc (Pet Sematary: Bloodlines) and Jane Levy (Evil Dead 2013). The Indian Lake Trilogy is set to wrap up with The Angel of Indian Lake, which will be published on March 26th – and our friends at Bloody Disgusting have learned that the audiobook for this one is also going to have a full cast, with one of the cast members being the legendary Stephen King! Pre-orders can be made at This Link.
Isabella Star Lablanc is back for The Angel of Indian Lake,...
Isabella Star Lablanc is back for The Angel of Indian Lake,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Jane Levy left Shameless after season 1 to star in Suburgatory, kickstarting her successful TV and movie career. Emma Greenwell took over as Mandy Milkovich, offering a darker take on the character that propelled her arc. Mandy's recast didn't hurt the show, showcasing great decision-making given the similarity in appearance and character direction.
The original Mandy Shameless actor, Jane Levy, was recast recast after season 1, with Emma Greenwell taking over, and many viewers still wonder why — especially since the original Mandy Milkovich actress didn't do a bad job in the role by any stretch. As the acclaimed Showtime comedy-drama ended upon completion of the 11th season in 2020, with Greenwell's Mandy Milkovich having been a prominent character in the series, but the question of why the original Mandy Shameless actor left is still on the audience's mind.
Ian Gallagher found himself in a precarious situation when he carried on a secret relationship...
The original Mandy Shameless actor, Jane Levy, was recast recast after season 1, with Emma Greenwell taking over, and many viewers still wonder why — especially since the original Mandy Milkovich actress didn't do a bad job in the role by any stretch. As the acclaimed Showtime comedy-drama ended upon completion of the 11th season in 2020, with Greenwell's Mandy Milkovich having been a prominent character in the series, but the question of why the original Mandy Shameless actor left is still on the audience's mind.
Ian Gallagher found himself in a precarious situation when he carried on a secret relationship...
- 3/12/2024
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams, Stephen Barker
- ScreenRant.com
Bruce Campbell responds to Spongebob SquarePants referencing Evil Dead in latest episode with a warning about what not to do with the Necronomicon. Spongebob making a nod to Evil Dead highlights the enduring popularity of the horror franchise. The reference in Spongebob suggests potential for future nods to other horror classics on the show.
Bruce Campbell has given the perfect response to Spongebob SquarePants making a reference to Evil Dead in its latest season 14 episode. The horror franchise often features Campbell as Ash Williams, a character who fights against monsters called Deadites summoned from the Necronomicon, the Book of the Dead. The franchise has been seeing plenty of new life lately, following the release of 2023's Evil Dead Rise, which helped tie all five movies together.
Now, Campbell has responded to a reference made to the Evil Dead movies in the Spongebob SquarePants season 14 episode, "Necro-Nom-Nom-Nom-i-Con."
Just don’t say the words!
Bruce Campbell has given the perfect response to Spongebob SquarePants making a reference to Evil Dead in its latest season 14 episode. The horror franchise often features Campbell as Ash Williams, a character who fights against monsters called Deadites summoned from the Necronomicon, the Book of the Dead. The franchise has been seeing plenty of new life lately, following the release of 2023's Evil Dead Rise, which helped tie all five movies together.
Now, Campbell has responded to a reference made to the Evil Dead movies in the Spongebob SquarePants season 14 episode, "Necro-Nom-Nom-Nom-i-Con."
Just don’t say the words!
- 3/1/2024
- by Nick Bythrow
- ScreenRant.com
Co-writer/director Sebastian Vaniek hopes to start filming the Evil Dead spinoff in late 2024 or early 2025. The spinoff is expected to have a Halloween 2025 release date, according to Vaniek. Vaniek has been given "100% creative freedom" by franchise creator/producer Sam Raimi for the new installment.
As the franchise forges ahead in a new direction, co-writer/director Sébastien Vaniček reveals his hopeful release window for the Evil Dead spinoff. Plot details remain unknown for the next installment in the Sam Raimi-created franchise, though it has been described as being a spinoff, seemingly taking a page out of 2023's Rise playbook by focusing on a different story in the Deadite-driven universe.
During a recent interview with Konbini (via Bloody Disgusting), Vaniček offered some insight on the upcoming Evil Dead spinoff. In addition to teasing his "nasty" approach to the new installment and confirming being given "100% creative freedom" by Raimi, the co-writer/director...
As the franchise forges ahead in a new direction, co-writer/director Sébastien Vaniček reveals his hopeful release window for the Evil Dead spinoff. Plot details remain unknown for the next installment in the Sam Raimi-created franchise, though it has been described as being a spinoff, seemingly taking a page out of 2023's Rise playbook by focusing on a different story in the Deadite-driven universe.
During a recent interview with Konbini (via Bloody Disgusting), Vaniček offered some insight on the upcoming Evil Dead spinoff. In addition to teasing his "nasty" approach to the new installment and confirming being given "100% creative freedom" by Raimi, the co-writer/director...
- 2/9/2024
- by Grant Hermanns
- ScreenRant.com
Peter Dinklage's casting in The Toxic Avenger has generated buzz, but Paul Walter Hauser almost landed the lead role. Hauser praised the script's uniqueness and creative vision, a departure from typical superhero movie formulas. The inclusion of Dinklage and the impressive cast hints at a fresh and unique cinematic experience in this reimagining of the cult classic.
Legendary's upcoming The Toxic Avenger has created a buzz with its announcement of Peter Dinklage stepping into the lead role. However, recently Dinklage's Toxie role was almost awarded to Paul Walter Hauser, the recent Emmy winner for his riveting performance in Apple TV+'s Black Bird.
In a candid conversation with ComicBook, Hauser shared insights into the casting process. As Dinklage was the preferred choice for the role, Hauser was considered a solid backup. Though he ultimately didn't get the part, Hauser had the opportunity to delve into the screenplay. His appreciation...
Legendary's upcoming The Toxic Avenger has created a buzz with its announcement of Peter Dinklage stepping into the lead role. However, recently Dinklage's Toxie role was almost awarded to Paul Walter Hauser, the recent Emmy winner for his riveting performance in Apple TV+'s Black Bird.
In a candid conversation with ComicBook, Hauser shared insights into the casting process. As Dinklage was the preferred choice for the role, Hauser was considered a solid backup. Though he ultimately didn't get the part, Hauser had the opportunity to delve into the screenplay. His appreciation...
- 2/4/2024
- by Ali Valle
- MovieWeb
Peter Dinklage will play a new incarnation of Toxie in the upcoming Toxic Avenger movie, but if he'd passed on the role, it could have gone to Paul Walter Hauser.
Speaking with ComicBook.com, Paul Walter Hauser revealed how he was one of the names up for the role of Toxie in the new Toxic Avenger remake. While Peter Dinklage was the top choice, Hauser was on deck to potentially take over if the Game of Thrones star couldn't do it. While the Toxie casting worked out, Hauser was able to read the screenplay, which he praised as "incredible." While he isn't in the film personally, the Cobra Kai actor is also eager for people to see this new take on The Toxic Avenger when it comes out.
Related The Toxic Avenger Reboot Sets New Franchise Record at Rotten Tomatoes The early reviews for Peter Dinklage's Toxic Avenger reboot separate it...
Speaking with ComicBook.com, Paul Walter Hauser revealed how he was one of the names up for the role of Toxie in the new Toxic Avenger remake. While Peter Dinklage was the top choice, Hauser was on deck to potentially take over if the Game of Thrones star couldn't do it. While the Toxie casting worked out, Hauser was able to read the screenplay, which he praised as "incredible." While he isn't in the film personally, the Cobra Kai actor is also eager for people to see this new take on The Toxic Avenger when it comes out.
Related The Toxic Avenger Reboot Sets New Franchise Record at Rotten Tomatoes The early reviews for Peter Dinklage's Toxic Avenger reboot separate it...
- 2/3/2024
- by Jeremy Dick
- Comic Book Resources
Jane Levy is taking on her first stage role!
The 34-year-old actress, best known for starring in the NBC musical series Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, is starring in the ensemble comedy Potus at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles.
Jane joins Alexandra Billings, Lauren Blumenfield, and more in the hilarious play that debuted on Broadway back in 2022.
In Potus, when the President unwittingly spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis, it inevitably falls on the seven women he relies on most to clean up the mess. Jane plays the role of Dusty, originally played by Julianne Hough on Broadway.
Jane is getting raves for her performance. TheaterMania noted, “The stand-out is Jane Levy, as the sexually confident, quick-thinking Dusty. Dizzy, but crazy like a fox, her Dusty becomes the moral center in an insane world.”
Potus was just extended through February 25. Get tickets now!
The 34-year-old actress, best known for starring in the NBC musical series Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, is starring in the ensemble comedy Potus at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles.
Jane joins Alexandra Billings, Lauren Blumenfield, and more in the hilarious play that debuted on Broadway back in 2022.
In Potus, when the President unwittingly spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis, it inevitably falls on the seven women he relies on most to clean up the mess. Jane plays the role of Dusty, originally played by Julianne Hough on Broadway.
Jane is getting raves for her performance. TheaterMania noted, “The stand-out is Jane Levy, as the sexually confident, quick-thinking Dusty. Dizzy, but crazy like a fox, her Dusty becomes the moral center in an insane world.”
Potus was just extended through February 25. Get tickets now!
- 1/30/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
During its impressive 12-season run on Fox, viewers fell hard in love with the "Bones" investigative team at the Jeffersonian Institute Medico-Legal Lab. The initial hook was the sparkling chemistry between Emily Deschanel's brilliant Temperance "Bones" Brennan and David Boreanaz's smart-aleck FBI Agent Seeley Booth, but, as the series progressed, fans came to care just as much for the quirky crew that helped Bones and Booth catch all kinds of creepy killers once a week. So when they found themselves up against a formidably devious foe, the show's fans legitimately feared for their safety. And creator Hart Hanson and his crack team of writers capably played on these fears, going so far as to knock off John Francis Daley's lovable FBI psychologist Lance Sweets at the outset of season 10.
Though we knew Bones and Booth would likely survive each episode, there were certain villains who threw a...
Though we knew Bones and Booth would likely survive each episode, there were certain villains who threw a...
- 1/27/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
The motion picture academy has handed out Oscars for leading performances since the first ceremony in 1929. While the Best Actor prize is typically taken by a veteran, the Best Actress Oscar has tended to go to an ingenue. However, those age biases could be changing.
While a whopping 32 of the 96 Best Actress champs were in their 20s when they picked up their Oscars, the last five women to win were: 60-year-old Michelle Yeoh (“Everything Everywhere All at Once”); 45-year old Jessica Chastain (“The Eyes of Tammy Faye”); double champ Frances McDormand, 45-year-old Olivia Colman (“The Favourite”) and 50-year-old Renee Zellweger (“Judy”). Yeoh’s closest rival last year was Cate Blanchett, 53, for “Tar.” (Scroll down for the most up-to-date 2024 Oscar predictions for Best Actress.)
Besides Zellweger, the only other Best Actress champs in their 50s were both 54 when they won: Julianne Moore, who finally prevailed after four losses for “Still Alice...
While a whopping 32 of the 96 Best Actress champs were in their 20s when they picked up their Oscars, the last five women to win were: 60-year-old Michelle Yeoh (“Everything Everywhere All at Once”); 45-year old Jessica Chastain (“The Eyes of Tammy Faye”); double champ Frances McDormand, 45-year-old Olivia Colman (“The Favourite”) and 50-year-old Renee Zellweger (“Judy”). Yeoh’s closest rival last year was Cate Blanchett, 53, for “Tar.” (Scroll down for the most up-to-date 2024 Oscar predictions for Best Actress.)
Besides Zellweger, the only other Best Actress champs in their 50s were both 54 when they won: Julianne Moore, who finally prevailed after four losses for “Still Alice...
- 12/29/2023
- by Paul Sheehan and Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Disney's new Alien movie will feature a young cast of relative unknowns, promising a fresh start for the franchise. The casting of Cailee Spaeny and Isabela Merced as strong, self-sufficient heroines could fix the problem of previous Alien prequels relying on Ripley clones. Spaeny's younger age suggests her character will bring a new perspective to the franchise while still honoring its traditions, similar to how Jane Levy's Mia changed the tone of the Evil Dead series.
The announcement of Disney’s new Alien movie cast confirms that the standalone installment will keep the best franchise trend alive. Since the Alien movies began back in 1979, the series has relied on its strong lineup of talent. Back in the original movie, John Hurt was one of the biggest stars on the cast list, and this made his early exit all the more shocking for viewers. Since then, Sigourney Weaver’s Ripley...
The announcement of Disney’s new Alien movie cast confirms that the standalone installment will keep the best franchise trend alive. Since the Alien movies began back in 1979, the series has relied on its strong lineup of talent. Back in the original movie, John Hurt was one of the biggest stars on the cast list, and this made his early exit all the more shocking for viewers. Since then, Sigourney Weaver’s Ripley...
- 12/28/2023
- by Cathal Gunning
- ScreenRant.com
Unlike a movie, a TV show is not generally meant to be consumed in a single sitting. It is, at least in theory, designed to be enjoyed episode by episode. So having already celebrated the best series of the year (and the best TV performances), we’re here now to highlight a few individual chapters that particularly stood out to us from our hundreds and hundreds of hours of viewing.
As a rule, we excluded any title that had already made either of our individual top 10s. (Sorry, Richie episode of The Bear. And “Long, Long Time” from The Last of Us. And half this season of Succession. Half this season of Reservation Dogs. And, and, and …) This was in part to save ourselves the trouble of singing praises we’ve already sung so many times before, but mostly in an effort to spread the love. For the same reasons,...
As a rule, we excluded any title that had already made either of our individual top 10s. (Sorry, Richie episode of The Bear. And “Long, Long Time” from The Last of Us. And half this season of Succession. Half this season of Reservation Dogs. And, and, and …) This was in part to save ourselves the trouble of singing praises we’ve already sung so many times before, but mostly in an effort to spread the love. For the same reasons,...
- 12/19/2023
- by Angie Han and Daniel Fienberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In the mood for some musical holiday cheer?
Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas, the 2021 Roku Channel TV-movie that served as a conclusion to NBC’s Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, will air on VH1 Friday, Dec. 8 at 11 pm Et. (An encore presentation will air Saturday, Dec. 9 at 10:30 am Et.)
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Picking up after the events of the Season 2 finale cliffhanger,...
Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas, the 2021 Roku Channel TV-movie that served as a conclusion to NBC’s Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, will air on VH1 Friday, Dec. 8 at 11 pm Et. (An encore presentation will air Saturday, Dec. 9 at 10:30 am Et.)
More from TVLineTed Prequel Trailer: Parenthood's Max Burkholder Subs In for Mark Wahlberg in Peacock Series - WATCHReyka Season 2, Starring The Flash's Kim Engelbrecht, Sets U.S. Release DateTVLine Items: Olyphant Joins Alien, Lacey Chabert's New Hallmark Series and More
Picking up after the events of the Season 2 finale cliffhanger,...
- 11/28/2023
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
The upcoming reboot of The Toxic Avenger has violence that feels like a live-action version of Itchy & Scratchy, according to director Macon Blair.
A reimagining of the cult classic dark comedy from Troma, The Toxic Avenger stars Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones) as a man whose exposure to toxic chemicals transforms him into a mutated vigilante. The previous movies in the series were known for their over-the-top violence, and speaking with Empire, Blair confirms that his reboot will be carrying over this quality. He likens the movie's violence to the Itchy & Scratchy cartoons from The Simpsons, revealing how one particular kill scene sounds like something that Itchy would do to Scratchy.
The Toxic Avenger Reboot Sets New Franchise Record at Rotten Tomatoes
Exclusive 🚨  #TheToxicAvenger is filled with "Itchy & Scratchy-type violence", says director Macon Blair.Ⱐ“We’ve got a guy that gets his head stuffed in a...
A reimagining of the cult classic dark comedy from Troma, The Toxic Avenger stars Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones) as a man whose exposure to toxic chemicals transforms him into a mutated vigilante. The previous movies in the series were known for their over-the-top violence, and speaking with Empire, Blair confirms that his reboot will be carrying over this quality. He likens the movie's violence to the Itchy & Scratchy cartoons from The Simpsons, revealing how one particular kill scene sounds like something that Itchy would do to Scratchy.
The Toxic Avenger Reboot Sets New Franchise Record at Rotten Tomatoes
Exclusive 🚨  #TheToxicAvenger is filled with "Itchy & Scratchy-type violence", says director Macon Blair.Ⱐ“We’ve got a guy that gets his head stuffed in a...
- 11/23/2023
- by Jeremy Dick
- Comic Book Resources
Manodrome is a thriller-drama film written and directed by John Trengove. The drama film revolves around Ralphie, an Uber driver who aspires to be a bodybuilder gets inducted into a libertarian masculinity cult, and loses his grip on reality because of all the pressures in his life. Manodrome stars Jesse Eisenberg in the lead role with Adrien Brody, Odessa Young, Sallieu Sesay, and Philip Ettinger starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved Manodrome here are some similar movies you could watch next.
The Art of Self-Defense (Max & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – Bleecker Street
Synopsis: A dark comedy set in the world of karate. The film centers on Casey (Jesse Eisenberg), who is attacked at random on the street and enlists in a local dojo led by a charismatic and mysterious Sensei (Alessandro Nivola), in an effort to learn how to defend himself. What he uncovers is a sinister world of fraternity,...
The Art of Self-Defense (Max & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – Bleecker Street
Synopsis: A dark comedy set in the world of karate. The film centers on Casey (Jesse Eisenberg), who is attacked at random on the street and enlists in a local dojo led by a charismatic and mysterious Sensei (Alessandro Nivola), in an effort to learn how to defend himself. What he uncovers is a sinister world of fraternity,...
- 11/20/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
How the heck do you rank the "Evil Dead" movies?
No horror franchise has taken bigger swings, with entries ranging from brutal, unrelenting horror to straight-up goofball slapstick. No horror franchise has proven more consistent in its inconsistency, with each entry showcasing an anarchic streak a mile wide. If an "Evil Dead" movie isn't trying to startle you out of your skin with transgressive intensity, it's trying to make you giggle like a loon. And sometimes, it tries to make you giggle like a loon using that transgressive intensity. Director Sam Raimi made it clear with his original three movies that there are no hard and fast rules in this universe -- and other filmmakers have gleefully stepped in and followed suit. The only thing that truly defines an "Evil Dead" movie is that it needs to be extreme in one way or another.
When the /Film braintrust sat down...
No horror franchise has taken bigger swings, with entries ranging from brutal, unrelenting horror to straight-up goofball slapstick. No horror franchise has proven more consistent in its inconsistency, with each entry showcasing an anarchic streak a mile wide. If an "Evil Dead" movie isn't trying to startle you out of your skin with transgressive intensity, it's trying to make you giggle like a loon. And sometimes, it tries to make you giggle like a loon using that transgressive intensity. Director Sam Raimi made it clear with his original three movies that there are no hard and fast rules in this universe -- and other filmmakers have gleefully stepped in and followed suit. The only thing that truly defines an "Evil Dead" movie is that it needs to be extreme in one way or another.
When the /Film braintrust sat down...
- 11/4/2023
- by SlashFilm Staff
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Comedy Dynamics is set to produce a new comedy special from Paul Reiser — the first from the veteran performer in more than 30 years, which will tape live at the Newman Center for Performing Arts in Denver, Co on November 17.
Details as to topics he’ll cover in the special haven’t been disclosed. But his latest comes on the heels of Paul Reiser: 3 ½ Blocks from Home and Paul Reiser: Out on a Whim, which were respectively released in 1991 and 1987. “People don’t always believe me when I tell them that getting out and doing standup is the most fun part of all these projects,” Reiser told Deadline. “But it’s always been my first love and I’m so excited to be doing another special!”
Comedy Dynamics Founder Brian Volk-Weiss is directing and will exec produce alongside Cisco Henson, Reiser, and Michael Pelmont. Said Volk-Weiss, “Knowing and working with...
Details as to topics he’ll cover in the special haven’t been disclosed. But his latest comes on the heels of Paul Reiser: 3 ½ Blocks from Home and Paul Reiser: Out on a Whim, which were respectively released in 1991 and 1987. “People don’t always believe me when I tell them that getting out and doing standup is the most fun part of all these projects,” Reiser told Deadline. “But it’s always been my first love and I’m so excited to be doing another special!”
Comedy Dynamics Founder Brian Volk-Weiss is directing and will exec produce alongside Cisco Henson, Reiser, and Michael Pelmont. Said Volk-Weiss, “Knowing and working with...
- 10/31/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Let’s just be honest: being scared isn’t fun. At least, not for everyone. So entering Halloween — aka “spooky season” — can be pretty hard, especially when it comes to finding movies to watch. Well, it’s a good thing you’re here.
Because the thing is, Halloween movies are a core piece of celebrating the holiday. You get together with friends, you break into the candy early, turn off all the lights and get cozy for the night. But if you’re a big ol’ scaredy cat (like this writer is more than secure enough to admit she is), those nights are significantly harder.
So, we went ahead and rounded up 13 of the best Halloween movies that you’ll be guaranteed to still get a good, nightmare-free sleep after.
Walt Disney Studios
Hocus Pocus — “Hocus Pocus” is a classic for a reason. Though the first 10 minutes or so do...
Because the thing is, Halloween movies are a core piece of celebrating the holiday. You get together with friends, you break into the candy early, turn off all the lights and get cozy for the night. But if you’re a big ol’ scaredy cat (like this writer is more than secure enough to admit she is), those nights are significantly harder.
So, we went ahead and rounded up 13 of the best Halloween movies that you’ll be guaranteed to still get a good, nightmare-free sleep after.
Walt Disney Studios
Hocus Pocus — “Hocus Pocus” is a classic for a reason. Though the first 10 minutes or so do...
- 10/26/2023
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
As one door opens, another one closes, and although Hulu will be adding plenty of titles to keep you busy through October, once the month wraps up, the streamer will be eliminating over 100 series and movies from the platform.
If you’re planning on doing your Halloween binge-watching via Huluween, don’t expect to extend your holiday: many of the horror titles Hulu will be adding for October will be removed from the platform on October 31. All the more reason to celebrate Halloween all month long.
Check out The Streamable’s can’t-miss list of what’s leaving and cross them off your watchlist by the end of the month!
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What’s lost in camp is made up for in horror and gore in 2013’s entry into the “Evil Dead” franchise.
If you’re planning on doing your Halloween binge-watching via Huluween, don’t expect to extend your holiday: many of the horror titles Hulu will be adding for October will be removed from the platform on October 31. All the more reason to celebrate Halloween all month long.
Check out The Streamable’s can’t-miss list of what’s leaving and cross them off your watchlist by the end of the month!
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What’s lost in camp is made up for in horror and gore in 2013’s entry into the “Evil Dead” franchise.
- 9/29/2023
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Some viewers find that Halloween H20 is a better reboot than Halloween 2018, as it allowed Laurie to move on from her past and adopt a new identity. The twist in The Cabin in the Woods, where monsters are manipulated by technicians, was seen as nonsensical and not scary by many viewers. Some viewers consider The Evil Dead remake to be the worst movie in the series as it lacked the essence and fun of the original.
Horror movies can be quite divisive, but even in the horror genre, there are some controversial opinions about iconic movies. The horror genre is home to some of the greatest movies ever made, such as William Friedkin’s The Exorcist and Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, but for some viewers, the quality of a horror movie is measured by its scare factor. Movies like The Babadook seem to check all the boxes to be...
Horror movies can be quite divisive, but even in the horror genre, there are some controversial opinions about iconic movies. The horror genre is home to some of the greatest movies ever made, such as William Friedkin’s The Exorcist and Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, but for some viewers, the quality of a horror movie is measured by its scare factor. Movies like The Babadook seem to check all the boxes to be...
- 9/27/2023
- by Adrienne Tyler
- ScreenRant.com
Hulu has always been a streaming service that evolved over time, offering precisely what its subscribers desired. In the case of October, we have Halloween, thus, as part of Huluween 2023, Hulu introduced an entire collection of spooky horror TV shows.
While that certainly attracts more viewers for the streamer, it also has a downside. Every time something new is added to the platform, something old is removed, leaving subscribers with the regret of not watching something while it was still available.
For example, September has seen the departure of several intriguing films, including King Kong, Die Hard, Whiplash, and Bottle Rocket. So, while it is unavoidable that you may miss a certain few films, what you can do is watch them before they are removed from the service. With that in mind, here are the best movies leaving Hulu in October 2023.
The Exorcist III (1990) - Oct. 8
The Exorcist III is...
While that certainly attracts more viewers for the streamer, it also has a downside. Every time something new is added to the platform, something old is removed, leaving subscribers with the regret of not watching something while it was still available.
For example, September has seen the departure of several intriguing films, including King Kong, Die Hard, Whiplash, and Bottle Rocket. So, while it is unavoidable that you may miss a certain few films, what you can do is watch them before they are removed from the service. With that in mind, here are the best movies leaving Hulu in October 2023.
The Exorcist III (1990) - Oct. 8
The Exorcist III is...
- 9/24/2023
- by Hanumanth
- MovieWeb
The upcoming remake of The Toxic Avenger is just as wild as the 1984 original, according to first reactions at the 2023 Fantastic Fest. Peter Dinklage gives a standout performance as Winston Gooze aka The Toxic Avenger, with the ensemble cast perfectly cast. The film is described as gory, funny, crazy, and unconventional, combining over-the-top energy and tone with lots of gore and a surprising amount of heart.
The upcoming remake of The Toxic Avenger has already debuted at the 2023 Fantastic Fest, and the first reactions tease a film just as wild as the 1984 original. Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage continues to collect great projects since the end of the HBO series and, while preparing to be part of the universe of The Hunger Games as dean Casca Highbottom in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, he wows the world with his version of Winston Gooze aka The Toxic Avenger.
Directed and written by Macon Blair,...
The upcoming remake of The Toxic Avenger has already debuted at the 2023 Fantastic Fest, and the first reactions tease a film just as wild as the 1984 original. Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage continues to collect great projects since the end of the HBO series and, while preparing to be part of the universe of The Hunger Games as dean Casca Highbottom in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, he wows the world with his version of Winston Gooze aka The Toxic Avenger.
Directed and written by Macon Blair,...
- 9/22/2023
- by Maca Reynolds
- MovieWeb
Trap House is a horror thriller film directed by Nicholas Humphries with a screenplay by Jordan Robinson. The thriller follows a detective trapped in a house equipped with all kinds of sadistic gadgets to maim and dismember uninvited guests. So, if you loved Trap House here are some similar movies you could watch next.
Escape Room (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Sony Pictures
Synopsis: An intriguing invitation brings six strangers together. Initially, they think they have gathered for a highly immersive escape room, but they soon make the sickening discovery that they are pawns in a sadistic game of life and death. Together, they move from one terrifying scenario to the next as they find clues and solve puzzles. But the players soon learn that exposing their darkest secrets may hold the key to survive.
Hostel (Hulu Add-On & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Lionsgate Films
Synopsis: Presented by Quentin Tarantino...
Escape Room (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Sony Pictures
Synopsis: An intriguing invitation brings six strangers together. Initially, they think they have gathered for a highly immersive escape room, but they soon make the sickening discovery that they are pawns in a sadistic game of life and death. Together, they move from one terrifying scenario to the next as they find clues and solve puzzles. But the players soon learn that exposing their darkest secrets may hold the key to survive.
Hostel (Hulu Add-On & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Lionsgate Films
Synopsis: Presented by Quentin Tarantino...
- 9/6/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
With the SAG-AFTRA strike now its second month (and the WGA strike nearing the five-month mark), actress Jane Levy has taken to social media to share about the toll the AMPTP’s “agenda” has taken on herself, as well as her colleagues behind the camera.
“I’ve got the blues,” the Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist actress wrote on Instagram on Tuesday evening. “At this point it’s hard not to feel like the Amtpt’s [sic] agenda is to cause as much pain and suffering as possible. I’m sad.”
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“I’ve got the blues,” the Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist actress wrote on Instagram on Tuesday evening. “At this point it’s hard not to feel like the Amtpt’s [sic] agenda is to cause as much pain and suffering as possible. I’m sad.”
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- 9/6/2023
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Comic book artist Francesco Francavilla captures the horrifying appearance of Evil Dead 2's Deadites in a new monochrome piece of art, emphasizing the details of their nightmarish forms. The Deadites, demonic creatures from the Evil Dead franchise, have evolved and become some of the most gruesome and psychologically tormenting evils in horror history. Despite their evolution, the Deadites still present a terrifying challenge for the franchise's heroes, and Francavilla's artwork perfectly captures the horror of Evil Dead 2.
Comic book artist Francesco Francavilla's reimaging of Evil Dead 2's terrifying otherworldly Deadites are even freakier in a new piece of monochrome artwork. The horrific spawn of the cursed Necronomicon book has been a persistent threat throughout the Evil Dead franchise since its debut in 1981, possessing and disfiguring loved ones into manic, crazed, and sadistic demons. The Deadites made their big-screen return in 2023's Evil Dead Rise, the fifth theatrical...
Comic book artist Francesco Francavilla's reimaging of Evil Dead 2's terrifying otherworldly Deadites are even freakier in a new piece of monochrome artwork. The horrific spawn of the cursed Necronomicon book has been a persistent threat throughout the Evil Dead franchise since its debut in 1981, possessing and disfiguring loved ones into manic, crazed, and sadistic demons. The Deadites made their big-screen return in 2023's Evil Dead Rise, the fifth theatrical...
- 8/31/2023
- by Nathan Graham-Lowery
- ScreenRant.com
Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage leads the cast of the highly anticipated reboot of The Toxic Avenger, which is now set to open 2023 Fantastic Fest. The original 1984 low-budget horror film spawned a franchise with three sequels, a television show, a musical, and two video games. The movie follows the story of Winston, a janitor who, after a dangerous accident, takes matters into his own hands to get revenge on those who have made his life miserable.
The Toxic Avenger is back. Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage stars in the long-awaited reboot for action-comedy cult classic, which is opening 2023 Fantastic Fest starting on September 28. The original film that kick-started the franchise was release back in 1984 as a low-budget horror production created by Lloyd Kuffman and Joe Ritter, and they would have never imagined the phenomenon it would become. After that first movie, three more were made, besides a television show,...
The Toxic Avenger is back. Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage stars in the long-awaited reboot for action-comedy cult classic, which is opening 2023 Fantastic Fest starting on September 28. The original film that kick-started the franchise was release back in 1984 as a low-budget horror production created by Lloyd Kuffman and Joe Ritter, and they would have never imagined the phenomenon it would become. After that first movie, three more were made, besides a television show,...
- 8/15/2023
- by Maca Reynolds
- MovieWeb
The Toxic Avenger is a cult classic superhero black comedy film from 1984, written and directed by Lloyd Kaufman and Michael Herz. The film tells the story of Melvin, a nerdy janitor who falls into a vat of toxic waste and becomes a grotesque mutant with superhuman strength and a sense of justice. The film spawned three sequels, a musical, a cartoon series, and a loyal fan base.
Now, Legendary Pictures is bringing The Toxic Avenger back to the big screen with a reboot that promises to be a “contemporary reimagining” of the original. The reboot is written and directed by Macon Blair, who is known for his indie films such as I Don’t Feel At Home In This World Anymore and Blue Ruin. Blair has also collaborated with director Jeremy Saulnier on films like Green Room and Hold the Dark.
First Look Toxic Avenger
The reboot will follow Winston, a...
Now, Legendary Pictures is bringing The Toxic Avenger back to the big screen with a reboot that promises to be a “contemporary reimagining” of the original. The reboot is written and directed by Macon Blair, who is known for his indie films such as I Don’t Feel At Home In This World Anymore and Blue Ruin. Blair has also collaborated with director Jeremy Saulnier on films like Green Room and Hold the Dark.
First Look Toxic Avenger
The reboot will follow Winston, a...
- 8/15/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
Evil Dead 6 needs a new character to replace Ash Williams, and the best candidate is Brandy Barr, Ash's long-lost daughter introduced in Ash vs Evil Dead season She is a clever and motivated high school senior who could become a badass deadite-slaying hero. Brandy's role would continue the franchise's focus on strong female leads, following in the footsteps of characters like Mia Allen and Beth. This would add to the franchise's appeal and create a pantheon of badass deadite-slaying women. There are various ways to bring Brandy into Evil Dead 6, such as searching for her missing father, coming into possession of the Necronomicons, or investigating one of the cabins. The possibilities for a Brandy-centric storyline are limitless.
Evil Dead 6 needs to come up with a new deadite-slaying antihero to replace Ash Williams, and the franchise already introduced the perfect replacement half a decade ago. Bruce Campbell has officially retired...
Evil Dead 6 needs to come up with a new deadite-slaying antihero to replace Ash Williams, and the franchise already introduced the perfect replacement half a decade ago. Bruce Campbell has officially retired...
- 8/12/2023
- by Ben Sherlock
- ScreenRant.com
Evil Dead 6 could feature Ash Williams and other characters from the franchise, showcasing beloved heroes and villains. The timeline of the Evil Dead franchise is a bit confusing, but an explanation for Ash's return could be provided in the new installment. Characters like Mia Allen, Beth Bixler, Kassie, Pablo Bolivar, and Kelly Maxwell are likely to appear in Evil Dead 6, providing a satisfying continuation for fans.
The Evil Dead franchise will undoubtedly continue with Evil Dead 6, meaning that Ash Williams and six other characters could appear in the horror series' next installment. Although Ash Williams has been the main protagonist throughout the Evil Dead franchise, with him having at least a cameo in every single project so far, the Evil Dead series has plenty of other heroes and villains that could return. So, although most of the main cast of the Evil Dead franchise is killed off, there are still...
The Evil Dead franchise will undoubtedly continue with Evil Dead 6, meaning that Ash Williams and six other characters could appear in the horror series' next installment. Although Ash Williams has been the main protagonist throughout the Evil Dead franchise, with him having at least a cameo in every single project so far, the Evil Dead series has plenty of other heroes and villains that could return. So, although most of the main cast of the Evil Dead franchise is killed off, there are still...
- 8/3/2023
- by Robert Pitman
- ScreenRant.com
In Evil Dead Rise, Beth has to find a way to stop her possessed sister, Ellie, in a cramped Los Angeles apartment complex. Sadly, Ellie's trying to kill her kids to raise an army of Deadites. This time, the setting is a bit more dynamic than a lakeside cabin, creating a contemporary edge as Beth resorts to violence.
Admittedly, it feels like a much more modern take, even more so than the 2013 Evil Dead reboot. However, as fresh as director Lee Cronin makes this iteration, key elements of Evil Dead Rise are connected to other entries in the franchise, ensuring all eras of Evil Dead have a powerful thread running through them all.
Related: Evil Dead Rise Director Reveals How Many Takes the Blood Elevator Scene Needed
How Does Evil Dead Rise Connect All the Necronomicons?
The first two Evil Dead movies focused on the book's incantation being read at...
Admittedly, it feels like a much more modern take, even more so than the 2013 Evil Dead reboot. However, as fresh as director Lee Cronin makes this iteration, key elements of Evil Dead Rise are connected to other entries in the franchise, ensuring all eras of Evil Dead have a powerful thread running through them all.
Related: Evil Dead Rise Director Reveals How Many Takes the Blood Elevator Scene Needed
How Does Evil Dead Rise Connect All the Necronomicons?
The first two Evil Dead movies focused on the book's incantation being read at...
- 8/2/2023
- by Renaldo Matadeen
- Comic Book Resources
The Evil Dead franchise came back to life one more time thanks to Evil Dead Rise, which proved that the franchise doesn’t need Ash Williams anymore, but it definitely needs Bruce Campbell. Back in 1981, Sam Raimi brought the supernatural horror movie The Evil Dead, marking his feature directorial debut. The Evil Dead was the beginning of a horror franchise formed by a total of five movies (including two reboots), a TV series, video games, comic books, and more, most of them following the adventures of the franchise’s Final Boy, Ash Williams.
The Evil Dead followed a group of five college students who travel to an isolated cabin in the woods. After playing a mysterious tape found in the cabin, they unleash a legion of demons and spirits, who end up possessing most of the group. Ash is the last one standing, and he continued fighting these evil forces...
The Evil Dead followed a group of five college students who travel to an isolated cabin in the woods. After playing a mysterious tape found in the cabin, they unleash a legion of demons and spirits, who end up possessing most of the group. Ash is the last one standing, and he continued fighting these evil forces...
- 7/15/2023
- by Adrienne Tyler
- ScreenRant.com
Barry (HBO)
Bill Hader’s hitman dramedy grew bleaker and more ambitious with each passing season. The final episodes expanded the scope of Barry’s destruction beyond his loved ones, beyond Hollywood and even beyond L.A.’s criminal underworld into the next generation, as embodied by his wide-eyed son. Meanwhile, the series also broadened its cultural critique to implicate not only the showbiz industry it so knowingly skewered, but the larger population of viewers like us, weaned on the sorts of antihero dramas Barry aimed to deconstruct. — Angie Han
Beef (Netflix)
Beef‘s surgical eye for detail elevated what could have just been a playful comedy about two feuding strangers into one of the year’s most outrageously twisty, screamingly funny thrillers — while its curiosity and empathy turned it into one of the year’s most moving dramas. Here was a show that saw the ugliness in its characters...
Bill Hader’s hitman dramedy grew bleaker and more ambitious with each passing season. The final episodes expanded the scope of Barry’s destruction beyond his loved ones, beyond Hollywood and even beyond L.A.’s criminal underworld into the next generation, as embodied by his wide-eyed son. Meanwhile, the series also broadened its cultural critique to implicate not only the showbiz industry it so knowingly skewered, but the larger population of viewers like us, weaned on the sorts of antihero dramas Barry aimed to deconstruct. — Angie Han
Beef (Netflix)
Beef‘s surgical eye for detail elevated what could have just been a playful comedy about two feuding strangers into one of the year’s most outrageously twisty, screamingly funny thrillers — while its curiosity and empathy turned it into one of the year’s most moving dramas. Here was a show that saw the ugliness in its characters...
- 6/27/2023
- by Daniel Fienberg and Angie Han
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
While already having an iconic look to the movies, writer/director Lee Cronin reveals Evil Dead Rise's style was inspired by another classic horror movie. Cronin has taken the Evil Dead movie reins from franchise creator Sam Raimi and Fede Álvarez, who became the first to direct an installment in the horror franchise without Bruce Campbell's Ash and instead of Raimi. Shifting the setting from the woods to a crumbling apartment building, Evil Dead Rise scored widespread acclaim for its twists to the franchise's formula while still delivering what fans have come to expect.
During an exclusive interview with Screen Rant for the movie's home media release, Lee Cronin discussed putting together Evil Dead Rise's unique visual style. The writer/director explained that the visual language is in his head while writing a script for a project, but that he looked towards another iconic horror movie outside...
During an exclusive interview with Screen Rant for the movie's home media release, Lee Cronin discussed putting together Evil Dead Rise's unique visual style. The writer/director explained that the visual language is in his head while writing a script for a project, but that he looked towards another iconic horror movie outside...
- 6/26/2023
- by Grant Hermanns
- ScreenRant.com
Lee Cronin’s brand new installment Evil Dead Rise just slashed its way onto Max over the weekend, but it’s not the only film in the Evil Dead saga that you can stream on Max right now.
In fact, All Five Films in the Evil Dead franchise are now streaming on Max, which makes Max – formerly HBO Max – the Only place you can stream the entire bloody saga!
The franchise of course includes…
The Evil Dead (1981) Evil Dead II (1987) Army of Darkness (1993) Evil Dead (2013) Evil Dead Rise (2023)
It all began with Sam Raimi’s The Evil Dead, the original horror classic that introduced the world to Ash Williams (Bruce Campbell) and the Deadites he would go on to spend his entire life battling. After being forced to massacre his friends in the woods, Campbell’s Ash returned for Evil Dead II in 1987, a sequel that brought horror-comedy insanity to the forefront.
In fact, All Five Films in the Evil Dead franchise are now streaming on Max, which makes Max – formerly HBO Max – the Only place you can stream the entire bloody saga!
The franchise of course includes…
The Evil Dead (1981) Evil Dead II (1987) Army of Darkness (1993) Evil Dead (2013) Evil Dead Rise (2023)
It all began with Sam Raimi’s The Evil Dead, the original horror classic that introduced the world to Ash Williams (Bruce Campbell) and the Deadites he would go on to spend his entire life battling. After being forced to massacre his friends in the woods, Campbell’s Ash returned for Evil Dead II in 1987, a sequel that brought horror-comedy insanity to the forefront.
- 6/26/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Jane Levy was one of the prominent scream queens of the 2010s. She portrayed Mia Allen in Fede Álvarez's 2013 remake of Evil Dead, and she teamed up with Álvarez once again when she starred in his 2016 horror-thriller Don't Breathe.
Levy's performance in Evil Dead (2013) was praised across the board, and the character of Mia was well-received by fans. As a result, some people were left wondering why Levy didn't reprise her role as Mia in Evil Dead Rise. According to an interview from Collider, the actor simply wanted to take a break from the horror genre due to its demanding nature.
Related: Why Bruce Campbell's Ash Williams Won't Appear in Evil Dead Rise
Evil Dead Was a Grueling Shoot
In Evil Dead, Mia Allen, her brother David, his girlfriend Natalie, and their friends Olivia and Eric travel to a secluded cabin. They plan to stay there in order to help Mia detox.
Levy's performance in Evil Dead (2013) was praised across the board, and the character of Mia was well-received by fans. As a result, some people were left wondering why Levy didn't reprise her role as Mia in Evil Dead Rise. According to an interview from Collider, the actor simply wanted to take a break from the horror genre due to its demanding nature.
Related: Why Bruce Campbell's Ash Williams Won't Appear in Evil Dead Rise
Evil Dead Was a Grueling Shoot
In Evil Dead, Mia Allen, her brother David, his girlfriend Natalie, and their friends Olivia and Eric travel to a secluded cabin. They plan to stay there in order to help Mia detox.
- 6/2/2023
- by Elena Conforti
- Comic Book Resources
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday.
Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys
Updated: June 1, 2023
2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series Shirley MacLaine in “Only Murders in the Building”
Weekly Commentary: Stephanie Hsu picked up a deserving Oscar nomination in supporting actress for her performance in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” That goodwill may carry over into an Emmy nomination,...
Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys
Updated: June 1, 2023
2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series Shirley MacLaine in “Only Murders in the Building”
Weekly Commentary: Stephanie Hsu picked up a deserving Oscar nomination in supporting actress for her performance in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” That goodwill may carry over into an Emmy nomination,...
- 6/1/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Spoiler Alert: This story contains spoilers from “Looking for Love,” the season finale of FX’s “Dave,” now streaming on Hulu.
Brad Pitt was held hostage, rapped in autotune, shot with an arrow and revealed his “real name” is Luke — all during Wednesday night’s season finale of FX’s “Dave.” In fact, the Hollywood A-lister might bring the underrated dark comedy its first series nom after three seasons.
Playing himself, Pitt will be among the guest acting submissions for the dark comedy, Variety has learned exclusively.
Taking place on a night full of twists and turns, the 46-minute “Looking for Love” episode — directed by Kitao Sakurai and written by Dave Burd and Vanessa McGee — shows Dave being held hostage by a superfan who just wants to “hang out” with Pitt, an actor and aspiring rap star.
Photo by Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images
It all starts when...
Brad Pitt was held hostage, rapped in autotune, shot with an arrow and revealed his “real name” is Luke — all during Wednesday night’s season finale of FX’s “Dave.” In fact, the Hollywood A-lister might bring the underrated dark comedy its first series nom after three seasons.
Playing himself, Pitt will be among the guest acting submissions for the dark comedy, Variety has learned exclusively.
Taking place on a night full of twists and turns, the 46-minute “Looking for Love” episode — directed by Kitao Sakurai and written by Dave Burd and Vanessa McGee — shows Dave being held hostage by a superfan who just wants to “hang out” with Pitt, an actor and aspiring rap star.
Photo by Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images
It all starts when...
- 6/1/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
If you're not aware yet, the Evil Dead franchise has spawned a brand-new movie unrelated to anything that's come before it. But here's the real kicker, it's a really great film!
And you might be thinking, "Didn't they already try that?" and they did in 2013, which served as a remake of the original. Some might feel like it needs a sequel, but disappointed others want to know, how does this new film compare?
Setups
Evil Dead saw a group at a cabin in the woods trying to help one of the main characters' sister, Mia, dry out from her drug addiction. Things quickly go from 0 to 100 as they find about fifty dead cats all strung up in the basement and what is clearly a burning pyre for some unfortunate soul.
Somehow though, their first reaction isn't to get as far away from there as possible or, at the very least,...
And you might be thinking, "Didn't they already try that?" and they did in 2013, which served as a remake of the original. Some might feel like it needs a sequel, but disappointed others want to know, how does this new film compare?
Setups
Evil Dead saw a group at a cabin in the woods trying to help one of the main characters' sister, Mia, dry out from her drug addiction. Things quickly go from 0 to 100 as they find about fifty dead cats all strung up in the basement and what is clearly a burning pyre for some unfortunate soul.
Somehow though, their first reaction isn't to get as far away from there as possible or, at the very least,...
- 5/11/2023
- by Daniel Fisher
- MovieWeb
The following contains major spoilers for Evil Dead (2013) and Evil Dead Rise (2023).
Of the many horror franchises, few are as creatively violent as The Evil Dead. Sam Raimi’s 1981 original garnered an Nc-17 rating for “substantial horror violence and gore” and Stephen King described the low-budget indie as “the most ferociously original horror film of the year.” The film follows Ash Williams (Bruce Campbell), his sister, and three friends as they travel to a cabin in the remote woods and accidentally summon demons with an incantation from the Book of the Dead.
In 2013, Fede Alvarez directed the fourth franchise installation, Evil Dead, a remake/sequel following Mia (Jane Levy), her brother, and three friends in a similarly doomed cabin. Ten years later, the Deadites have returned to the big screen with Lee Cronin’s Evil Dead Rise which tells a stand-alone story about a similar Book of the Dead. Found...
Of the many horror franchises, few are as creatively violent as The Evil Dead. Sam Raimi’s 1981 original garnered an Nc-17 rating for “substantial horror violence and gore” and Stephen King described the low-budget indie as “the most ferociously original horror film of the year.” The film follows Ash Williams (Bruce Campbell), his sister, and three friends as they travel to a cabin in the remote woods and accidentally summon demons with an incantation from the Book of the Dead.
In 2013, Fede Alvarez directed the fourth franchise installation, Evil Dead, a remake/sequel following Mia (Jane Levy), her brother, and three friends in a similarly doomed cabin. Ten years later, the Deadites have returned to the big screen with Lee Cronin’s Evil Dead Rise which tells a stand-alone story about a similar Book of the Dead. Found...
- 4/28/2023
- by Jenn Adams
- bloody-disgusting.com
Evil Dead is one of the most acclaimed horror franchises of all time. It's mean, it's gory, and it's downright funny. And what's better than a protagonist with a chainsaw arm? The original three films directed by Sam Raimi, along with a three-season television show, follow the adventures of Ash Williams (Bruce Campbell) and his battles with the Deadites. A decade ago, the original film was remade (or perhaps a "re-imagined sequel" is a better term for it) by Fede Álvarez. This was the only entry, up until now, to not have Ash in it. Instead, this movie opted to have a whole new cast of characters, with Mia (Jane Levy) as the lead. Evil Dead Rise is the latest entry in the franchise, this time directed by Lee Cronin. Evil Dead Rise is a very different film from the rest of the franchise. It moves away from the cabin...
- 4/27/2023
- by Brandon Moreno
- Collider.com
There’s a kind of shaggy glory to Evil Dead: Sam Raimi’s demonic scary movie series spawned from the writer/director’s triumphant indie horror marvel from 1981. Starring childhood friend Bruce Campbell and shot in the Tennessee wilderness with next to no budget, the inaugural outing with Raimi’s Necronomicon (aka Book of the Dead) and its flesh-ripping Deadites — also known by the original film’s title, “The Evil Dead” — established a formula for four more films with immeasurable influence on skin-peeling, tendon-snapping, chainsaw-revving pop culture as we know it.
The first film sees final guy Ash Williams (Campbell), his sister Cheryl (Ellen Sandweiss), his girlfriend Linda (Betsy Baker), and friends Scott (Richard DeManincor) and Shelly (Theresa Tilly) heading out for a stay at a remote cabin. Once there, a cursed book and tape summons a demonic presence that slowly begins to feast on the souls of the unlucky travelers one by one.
The first film sees final guy Ash Williams (Campbell), his sister Cheryl (Ellen Sandweiss), his girlfriend Linda (Betsy Baker), and friends Scott (Richard DeManincor) and Shelly (Theresa Tilly) heading out for a stay at a remote cabin. Once there, a cursed book and tape summons a demonic presence that slowly begins to feast on the souls of the unlucky travelers one by one.
- 4/27/2023
- by Alison Foreman and Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
The Evil Dead franchise is a horror classic that has stood the test of time. From the early days of Sam Raimi’s low-budget gore-fest to the more recent adaptations, the franchise has maintained a level of quality and consistency that is rarely found in the horror genre. With all the films in the franchise being something special in their own right, it’s time to rank them in order of greatness. So grab your boomstick and chainsaw, and let’s take a look at every film in the Evil Dead franchise and see which one reigns supreme.
1. Evil Dead 2 (1987)
What can be said about Evil Dead 2 that hasn’t already been said? This film is a masterpiece of horror-comedy, and it’s still just as effective today as it was when it first came out in 1987. Sam Raimi and team were firing on all cylinders here; they...
1. Evil Dead 2 (1987)
What can be said about Evil Dead 2 that hasn’t already been said? This film is a masterpiece of horror-comedy, and it’s still just as effective today as it was when it first came out in 1987. Sam Raimi and team were firing on all cylinders here; they...
- 4/24/2023
- by Kimberley Elizabeth
Encompassing both Sam Raimi's classic trilogy and two different sequels, the Evil Dead movies is a major franchise in horror. The Evil Dead is a rarity for a horror franchise, in that the more comedic and less horrific it got, the more people seemed to like it. This can be chalked up mainly to the fact that star Bruce Campbell is a fountain of charisma, and the more he was allowed to let loose as Ash Williams, the more entertaining he became. That's not to say that Evil Dead 2 and Army of Darkness are devoid of horror, or even that the first Evil Dead is entirely humorless. However, there is definitely a best Evil Dead movie in the franchise.
However, Army of Darkness clearly saw Raimi stop setting out to scare people, seemingly more interested in getting laughs. This made the 2013 Evil Dead remake all the more interesting,...
However, Army of Darkness clearly saw Raimi stop setting out to scare people, seemingly more interested in getting laughs. This made the 2013 Evil Dead remake all the more interesting,...
- 4/24/2023
- by Michael Kennedy
- ScreenRant.com
Warning! This article contains major Spoilers for Evil Dead Rise!Evil Dead Rise introduces the franchise’s third Book of the Dead, which unleashes a horrifying new Deadite monster. Lee Cronin’s Evil Dead Rise is the fifth movie in Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead franchise, and while it seemingly has no direct connections to past characters and events, there is one key uniting factor: The Book of the Dead. Each installment of the franchise sees the lead character contend with the cursed Book of the Dead (A.K.A. Naturom Demonto or Necronomicon Ex-Mortis), the book’s unique demonic creatures, and their Deadite friends and family. Just as Ash Williams and Mia Allen did in past movies, Beth (Lily Sullivan) will continue to fight and run from Evil Dead Rise’s demonic book.
In Evil Dead Rise, Beth’s nephew Danny (Morgan Davies) discovers vinyl recordings made by priests...
In Evil Dead Rise, Beth’s nephew Danny (Morgan Davies) discovers vinyl recordings made by priests...
- 4/23/2023
- by Jordan Williams
- ScreenRant.com
Warning: Spoilers lie ahead for Evil Dead Rise!
While its blood-soaked story is mostly wrapped in a circular bow, Lee Cronin is sharing some wild Evil Dead Rise sequel ideas to carry on his horror movie. Shifting from the cabin setting of the previous four films to a Los Angeles apartment, the film centers on two estranged sisters whose reunion is short-lived when one of them becomees possessed by a Deadite and goes on a vicious rampage. Led by Lily Sullivan and Alyssa Sutherland, Evil Dead Rise has already scored widespread acclaim and a strong start at the box office.
In honor of the film's release, SlashFilm spoke with Lee Cronin to break down Evil Dead Rise. When asked about his thoughts on the franchise's future, the writer/director shared some of his wild sequel ideas, one of which includes a prequel pitting one priest against a mass wave of...
While its blood-soaked story is mostly wrapped in a circular bow, Lee Cronin is sharing some wild Evil Dead Rise sequel ideas to carry on his horror movie. Shifting from the cabin setting of the previous four films to a Los Angeles apartment, the film centers on two estranged sisters whose reunion is short-lived when one of them becomees possessed by a Deadite and goes on a vicious rampage. Led by Lily Sullivan and Alyssa Sutherland, Evil Dead Rise has already scored widespread acclaim and a strong start at the box office.
In honor of the film's release, SlashFilm spoke with Lee Cronin to break down Evil Dead Rise. When asked about his thoughts on the franchise's future, the writer/director shared some of his wild sequel ideas, one of which includes a prequel pitting one priest against a mass wave of...
- 4/23/2023
- by Grant Hermanns
- ScreenRant.com
This post contains spoilers for Lee Cronin's "Evil Dead Rise."
The "Evil Dead" franchise epitomized the cabin in the woods horror trope in visceral and uncompromising ways. When Lee Cronin decided to craft a fresh, equally demented installment to keep the franchise going, he shifted the setting to a cramped L.A. apartment where a family unit experience horrors beyond their imagination. Apart from this marked shift in focus, Cronin's latest installment puts women under the spotlight by letting them be as emotionally complex and frighteningly scary as possible, with a story that puts these characters directly in the heart of gory mayhem.
Cronin's decision to veer in a fresh direction leads to a gripping apartment horror with a family forced to tear one another apart. Although the film relies on established franchise tropes, including tapes that spell out demon-summoning incantations and standard Deadite behavior, "Evil Dead Rise" situates...
The "Evil Dead" franchise epitomized the cabin in the woods horror trope in visceral and uncompromising ways. When Lee Cronin decided to craft a fresh, equally demented installment to keep the franchise going, he shifted the setting to a cramped L.A. apartment where a family unit experience horrors beyond their imagination. Apart from this marked shift in focus, Cronin's latest installment puts women under the spotlight by letting them be as emotionally complex and frighteningly scary as possible, with a story that puts these characters directly in the heart of gory mayhem.
Cronin's decision to veer in a fresh direction leads to a gripping apartment horror with a family forced to tear one another apart. Although the film relies on established franchise tropes, including tapes that spell out demon-summoning incantations and standard Deadite behavior, "Evil Dead Rise" situates...
- 4/22/2023
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
Warning! This article contains major Spoilers for Evil Dead Rise!Evil Dead Rise is filled with Easter eggs, references, and hidden details related to the Evil Dead franchise and classic horror movies. Directed and written by Lee Cronin, Evil Dead Rise is the fifth movie in Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead series, which debuted in 1981 and has enjoyed a strong cult-classic horror status in the years since. The 2023 installment expands on Evil Dead’s lore as new character Beth (Lily Sullivan) visits her sister, nieces, and nephew, with their reunion turning gory after they discover a familiar demon-releasing book in their Los Angeles apartment building.
While Evil Dead Rise is a standalone sequel that doesn’t directly continue the stories of its predecessors, Cronin’s movie is inherently linked to past installments through the franchise’s larger Deadite lore as Beth and her family stumble upon a new Necronomicon. Evil Dead Rise...
While Evil Dead Rise is a standalone sequel that doesn’t directly continue the stories of its predecessors, Cronin’s movie is inherently linked to past installments through the franchise’s larger Deadite lore as Beth and her family stumble upon a new Necronomicon. Evil Dead Rise...
- 4/22/2023
- by Jordan Williams
- ScreenRant.com
Warning! This article contains major Spoilers for Evil Dead Rise!Evil Dead Rise is the fifth movie in the Evil Dead franchise, but is it a direct follow-up to the 2013 remake? Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead franchise has grown to include five movies and a TV show, with the first three movies and the series being focused on Bruce Campbell’s Ash Williams. However, the 2013 reboot Evil Dead left behind Ash to follow new character Mia Allen (Jane Levy), who ultimately took on Ash’s Deadite-fighting role while still existing within the same universe as the original movies. Evil Dead Rise similarly focuses on new character Beth (Lily Sullivan), who battles Deadites when the Book of the Dead unleashes a demon in the Los Angeles apartment building of her sister and her three children.
Lee Cronin's Evil Dead Rise builds on the lore of the Necronomicon and the vengeful...
Lee Cronin's Evil Dead Rise builds on the lore of the Necronomicon and the vengeful...
- 4/21/2023
- by Jordan Williams
- ScreenRant.com
The Deadites are set to return to theaters this weekend with director Lee Cronin's gloriously unhinged "Evil Dead Rise." Visionary director Sam Raimi's twisted version of the undead bowled over unsuspecting audiences when the original "The Evil Dead" hit in 1981, ushering in a new wave of blood-soaked mayhem and low-budget terror. When Raimi first cracked open the pages of The Necronomicon (a.k.a. the Book of the Dead) in that first film, the overall tone and texture of his breakthrough debut was decidedly darker and grittier than the films that followed. When five innocent college kids accidentally unleash Hell itself at a remote cabin in the woods, the dark spirits found in "The Evil Dead" are only concerned with wreaking as much havoc as possible. If you're Ash (Bruce Campbell), the reality of watching your girlfriend Linda (Betsy Baker) and your buddies transform into possessed soul eaters...
- 4/21/2023
- by Drew Tinnin
- Slash Film
There’s no franchise like the Evil Dead franchise. Four quality entries that each, in their own way, have managed to push the boundaries of originality, black comedy, fear and fun. Not to mention buckets, troths and otherwise gnarly amounts of blood and gore. That’s the Evil Dead Way, after all.
With Evil Dead Rise cheese grating its way into theaters this week, let’s take a look at five of the scariest moments from the Evil Dead franchise so far. Come to sweet Henrietta…
The Tree Scenes – The Evil Dead + Evil Dead 2013
We can converse about whether or not the controversial scene from 1981’s The Evil Dead should exist (Sam Raimi even later said he regretted it) but the fact is that it does and it is horrifying. I included both the original and remake scene here because A) I’m a coward and this is a cop out,...
With Evil Dead Rise cheese grating its way into theaters this week, let’s take a look at five of the scariest moments from the Evil Dead franchise so far. Come to sweet Henrietta…
The Tree Scenes – The Evil Dead + Evil Dead 2013
We can converse about whether or not the controversial scene from 1981’s The Evil Dead should exist (Sam Raimi even later said he regretted it) but the fact is that it does and it is horrifying. I included both the original and remake scene here because A) I’m a coward and this is a cop out,...
- 4/19/2023
- by Mike Holtz
- bloody-disgusting.com
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