Evil Dead 2
The lone survivor of an onslaught of flesh-possessing spirits holes up in a cabin with a group of strangers while the demons continue their attack. We review Evil Dead 2!
What a fun episode this was, not only for the actual recording, but the week of the viewing. Clarifying, the cast of the Slashers & Screamers podcast took turns choosing films for the rest of the gang to watch during the week. At the end of said week, we would collectively record our podcast with a review of that film. This week, “The Godfather of Droll” James had his pick and being the choosy bastard he is, he chose one from his childhood, thinking he knew everything there was to know about this movie. He thought. Listen to the podcast to hear the back and forth argument that ensued about whether Evil Dead 2 was an actual sequel, a reboot, a remake, or none of the above.
“Evil Dead 2” on the Slashers & Screamers Podcast
(Press play while you read! Spoilers in podcast)
Promotional Taglines for Evil Dead 2
Pleasure…..please
There’s only one movie scarier than the ‘Evil Dead’…
Kiss Your Nerves Good-Bye!
“The Comedy/Horror of the Decayed” [Pun: “Decade”]
The Sequel To The Ultimate Experience In Grueling Terror
Top Billed Cast
Theatrical Trailer
Find the Evil Dead 2 Trailer on our YouTube channel!
Filming and Box Office
With the script completed, and a production company secured, principal photography began. The production commenced in Wadesboro, North Carolina, not far from De Laurentiis’ offices in Wilmington. Initially, De Laurentiis had wanted them to film in his elaborate Wilmington studio, but the production team felt uneasy being so close to the producer, so they moved to Wadesboro, approximately three hours away. Steven Spielberg had previously filmed The Color Purple in Wadesboro, and the large white farmhouse used as an exterior location in that film became the production office for Evil Dead II. Most of the film was shot in the woods near that farmhouse, or J.R. Faison Junior High School, which is where the interior cabin set was located.
Evil Dead II opened on March 13, 1987 to an unimpressive weekend gross of $807,260, due to its limited release in 310 cinemas at the time. However, after spending a little over a month in theatres, the film ultimately grossed $5,923,044 domestically and $10.9 million worldwide. The premier showing of the movie was the midnight showing on March 13, 1987 at the Mann Westwood 4 (now a Whole Foods Market), where some of the cast signed autographs before the show and many of the viewers dressed up in costumes. There was an early screening for the Academy of Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror that took place at USC before the movie was released. – via Wikipedia
Trivia (via IMDB)
Hammer Award
A bit of a preface here – This should not be taken too seriously, of course. We’re not here to objectify or degrade anyone. Growing up, I once heard my father refer to a pretty lady on TV, specifically Sophia Loren, as “an absolute hammer”. This award is merely to give a silly recognition to he or she whom we find in this film to be the “hottest” in the cast. In conclusion, don’t take it too seriously. We don’t. With that said…..
Watch on PeacockTV
You can watch Evil Dead 2 on Vudu, prices starting at $3.99 for SD rental (possibly time sensitive link)
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