I really don't see what all the fuss is about. While watching this movie, I got a strong feeling that “Army of Darkness” was somehow connected to it, maybe even a sequel or related project, because of the story elements and the fact that Bruce Campbell is in both. The films share some common ground, and you can't ignore that connection. Sam Raimi has definitely established himself as a director known for horror…

Evil Dead II expands on what made the first movie enjoyable, though whether that’s ultimately positive is questionable. Director Raimi's signature style is evident, with inventive camera work and rapid zooms becoming even more prominent. The narrative feels significantly developed, incorporating flashbacks that offer a fresh understanding of the initial film. The special effects are an improvement over the original, …

I’m not usually drawn to slasher or gore films, but I was encouraged to watch this one because it doesn't seem to be trying for deep seriousness. Even with all the bloodshed, it never felt very believable, and that actually contributes to the darkly humorous tone of everything. What initially caught my attention was Bruce Campbell’s performance as the lead character, Ash. He isn't a particularly skilled actor, but…

Sam Raimi’s “The Evil Dead,” which came out in 1987, tells the story of two Michigan State students—Bruce Campbell and Denise Bixler—who head to a secluded cabin in western Tennessee for spring break. There they find the Book of the Dead and an audiotape that summons demons from the surrounding forest when its words are spoken aloud. The archeologist’s daughter who originally recorded the tape, Sarah Berry, arrives a…

It’s great to see Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell returning with this reimagining of their original The Evil Dead (1981), which has a bigger budget and more obvious jokes. A short introduction establishes the situation effectively, then suddenly! Ash (Campbell) and his girlfriend find themselves in a cabin facing a night filled with intense demonic horror. This is a darkly comedic experience where Raimi and Campbell …