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The Evil Dead - With Evil Dead Burn being made available online on August 4, I figured it would be a good time to binge the franchise. My last binge was in October 2024, so not a long time has passed. But apparently, enough time has passed for me to watch the original and actually love it more! This might be my 4th overall viewing of the original Sam Raimi film. My only hang-up from the previous viewing was feeling the slowness of the film too much, especially when the 2nd act was transitioning into the 3rd. The movie didn't feel like a fast 85 minutes. I didn't have that gripe at all in this viewing! I think what helped me from feeling the slowness too much was the greater admiration for the craft on display. The cinematography in this film is incredible, especially considering the budget. So much variety in the cinematography, each choice a smart one. The editing was also very tight, the movie knew exactly when to jump at the viewer, when to slow down, when to turn up the heat. Fun fact, Joel Coen was the assistant editor. I don't know how much he contributed to this film, but the Coen Brothers were experts at pacing, and editing plays a big part in that. Beyond the editing and cinematography is the directing from Sam Raimi. How he tells this basic cabin-in-the-woods story from start to finish is so impressive. It felt like he wanted to do things differently, be as wild and as creative as possible. The movie's first major release was in 1981, but it was shot in 1979. That's important to note because this movie has strong 70s vibes. The chilling atmosphere screams the 70s. There's a torn-up poster of The Hills Have Eyes in the cabin cellar. A nice shout-out to Wes Craven, but now I think it indicates that Craven was an influence on Sam Raimi. Craven at that time was great at setting a creepy, unnerving atmosphere in his movies. As flawed as The Hills Have Eyes is, the atmosphere is unmistakable. Sam Raimi took that and added so much energy, a nice dash of comedy, and reckless abandon. I got wrapped up in all that.
Not to mention Bruce Campbell being an amazing scream king! He wasn't the goofy badass Ash Williams. He was the scared, slightly goofy Ashley Williams. His screams rival top-tier scream queens. Even though the guy wasn't a badass, it was still very easy to feel the toll he had taken for much of the movie. A true survivor. The stunts Bruce Campbell had to do also show a lot of strength and tenacity. Bruce Campbell was as game as Sam Raimi, which explains why they worked so beautifully together. Similar sensibilities as well, of course. Things I loved about the movie from the previous viewings still hold up. The practical effects, the stopmotion, the gore, the overall nastiness of the film, the haunting music, the effective use of smoke, the funny stuff, the cabin itself being a crucial character in the film, and even the other actors. None of them were as impactful as Bruce Campbell, but they all played their roles so well. Oh, and of course, the Fake Shemps! They were also fantastic. 2026 has seen me bump up certain movies after a rewatch. Face/Off and The Cat are two examples. The Evil Dead deserves the same treatment. I was so satisfied with the film that I actually debated whether watching Evil Dead II right after that was necessary. I wanted to sit with the movie for a while. After over an hour, I decided to watch Evil Dead II right away and not wait until tomorrow. I think that speaks volumes about the effect the original Evil Dead has on me now. Now I can't say Evil Dead 2 is obviously better, they're masterpieces for different reasons. Oh, I just spoiled a bit what I think of Evil Dead 2. Before I elaborate, let me rate this film. 10/10!
Evil Dead II - I was a little concerned going into this. After now embracing the first movie as a 10/10 film, I was unsure if Evil Dead II's firm hold on me would weaken. Also, a double feature of the two movies sounded good on paper, but the tones are so different. This is much more of a comedy than the first movie. Bruce Campbell and Sam Raimi refer to the movie as "Splatstick." I was in the perfect mood to watch the first movie. Late at night with the lights off. Evil Dead 2 could be watched any time of the day, but after being put through the horror wringer with that film, the sequel might feel a little jarring. As it turned out, the concern was washed away almost immediately. Even though the sequel is more comedic, the energy and commitment are very much the same. A bigger budget allowed Sam Raimi to go for broke, like he did for The Evil Dead, but on a bigger scale. So Evil Dead II doesn't only feel like a change in tone, but an evolution of a filmmaker on full display. Also evolving was Bruce Campbell, who had a charming, timid presence in the first movie. Here, he evolved into a badass! The evolution takes place in the source of the film. He doesn't start the sequel as a badass. I think the film takes its time to justify its turn into comedy, without sacrificing the heavy impact Sam Raimi was able to leave from start to finish.
I think there has been debate over whether Evil Dead II is a sequel or a remake. It starts with a retelling of the first movie, which has significant differences. Only Ash and Linda head to the cabin in this retelling. According to Bruce Campbell, they didn't have the rights to the first film, so they couldn't use footage from that to recap the story. Apparently some people believe that the first 7 or so minutes isn't a retelling, but Ash going back to the cabin! That's silly, unless you believe that Ash has two girlfriends named "Linda." I always labeled Evil Dead II a sequel. Bruce Campbell even addressed this topic and said that if you simply start right at the demons of the forest reaching Ash, which is how the first movie ended, then you have a full-fledged sequel. Well, during this viewing, there were little things that kind of backed up the remake argument. The most notable one for me was Ash finding the shotgun. His reaction to it seemed like he had never seen or used it before. But he did in the first movie. But man, this is a silly topic to discuss. I still think it's a proper sequel.
Anyway, the movie didn't lose any of its luster. Evil Dead II is still a hilarious sequel with Bruce Campbell being more of a star. I'd say that Sam Raimi was the MVP of the first film. Here, Bruce Campbell is arguably the MVP. A big reason for that is the movie staying well above water when it was just Ash. He dominates the first half of the movie, as it takes a while for him to share the screen with other people. Once that happens, there's just no competition. Nearly everyone sucked compared to Ash. They were absolutely necessary for the plot and the film's body count. Their deaths and/or Deadite moments were tremendous, but the movie lived and died on Bruce Campbell. He carried it big time. Combine that with Sam Raimi's evolved state as a filmmaker, the maximum effort, energy, and creativity, and you have a towering classic in genre cinema. The pacing for this is better than the original film. It moves at a faster pace while still having the right amount of slow and explosive moments. The jump scares are so effective. Even after close to a half-dozen viewings, I still had to predict when things would jump. The special effects are even wilder, with a more ghostly animation added to the mix. Stopmotion makes its grand return in the form of Linda. What they do with her was crazy and funny. The stunt work was rough, but impressive. Sam Raimi really threw Bruce Campbell around.
I really have no complaints with this film. In this viewing, I can now spot strings being used to hold up Henrietta (Ted Raimi), but that didn't take me out of the movie. The volume is sometimes too low in this and the original film, which might be a sign that I need to watch either better Blu-ray rips or get 4K versions. None of these hurt the overall experience. Oh, I should shout out Ted Raimi and Sarah Berry. They were good in their respective roles, but Bruce Campbell was still the king. His one-liners were epic. Even after watching the movie multiple times, I still get pumped when he says "Groovy" and "Swallow this." I'm pretty sure Edgar Wright was inspired heavily by Sam Raimi, and the chainsaw hand prep scene had a quick editing style that Wright would trademark. Speaking of influences, I wonder if A Nightmare on Elm Street influenced Raimi. Famously, Freddy's glove appears a few times in Evil Dead 2. In this viewing, Ash getting a streak of white hair made me think of Nancy. The Evil Dead was playing on TV in A Nightmare on Elm Street, fun fact.
Even though the movie ends on a cliffhanger, justifying Army of Darkness, I think the film can stand alone. Army of Darkness is very different from its predecessors anyway. What I appreciate about Raimi's Evil Dead trilogy is that he strived to do things his way and not repeat himself. Between his 3 Evil Dead movies, there's really something for everyone, and it comes down to preference. As of now, I'm leaning a bit in favor of Evil Dead 2, just because it's so much fun. The Evil Dead is a bit more situational. In 2024, I watched that movie during the day. This time, it was late at night. I think that had some kind of impact. With Evil Dead II, it's great regardless of when you watch it. My desktop wallpaper is of Evil Dead II. I've had that since my last viewing of that film, so close to 2 years! I thought about changing it, but now after revisiting the film, I can't do that just yet! Evil Dead II is one of the best horror/comedies ever. I don't think much about ranking my favorite movies of all time. If I were to do that, Evil Dead II has to be on that list, specifically if I'm doing a Top 50, maybe 30! I'm sure in saying that this is my favorite Sam Raimi film. I don't think there has been a bad Evil Dead film, but relatively speaking, it's downhill from here. 10/10
Not to mention Bruce Campbell being an amazing scream king! He wasn't the goofy badass Ash Williams. He was the scared, slightly goofy Ashley Williams. His screams rival top-tier scream queens. Even though the guy wasn't a badass, it was still very easy to feel the toll he had taken for much of the movie. A true survivor. The stunts Bruce Campbell had to do also show a lot of strength and tenacity. Bruce Campbell was as game as Sam Raimi, which explains why they worked so beautifully together. Similar sensibilities as well, of course. Things I loved about the movie from the previous viewings still hold up. The practical effects, the stopmotion, the gore, the overall nastiness of the film, the haunting music, the effective use of smoke, the funny stuff, the cabin itself being a crucial character in the film, and even the other actors. None of them were as impactful as Bruce Campbell, but they all played their roles so well. Oh, and of course, the Fake Shemps! They were also fantastic. 2026 has seen me bump up certain movies after a rewatch. Face/Off and The Cat are two examples. The Evil Dead deserves the same treatment. I was so satisfied with the film that I actually debated whether watching Evil Dead II right after that was necessary. I wanted to sit with the movie for a while. After over an hour, I decided to watch Evil Dead II right away and not wait until tomorrow. I think that speaks volumes about the effect the original Evil Dead has on me now. Now I can't say Evil Dead 2 is obviously better, they're masterpieces for different reasons. Oh, I just spoiled a bit what I think of Evil Dead 2. Before I elaborate, let me rate this film. 10/10!
Evil Dead II - I was a little concerned going into this. After now embracing the first movie as a 10/10 film, I was unsure if Evil Dead II's firm hold on me would weaken. Also, a double feature of the two movies sounded good on paper, but the tones are so different. This is much more of a comedy than the first movie. Bruce Campbell and Sam Raimi refer to the movie as "Splatstick." I was in the perfect mood to watch the first movie. Late at night with the lights off. Evil Dead 2 could be watched any time of the day, but after being put through the horror wringer with that film, the sequel might feel a little jarring. As it turned out, the concern was washed away almost immediately. Even though the sequel is more comedic, the energy and commitment are very much the same. A bigger budget allowed Sam Raimi to go for broke, like he did for The Evil Dead, but on a bigger scale. So Evil Dead II doesn't only feel like a change in tone, but an evolution of a filmmaker on full display. Also evolving was Bruce Campbell, who had a charming, timid presence in the first movie. Here, he evolved into a badass! The evolution takes place in the source of the film. He doesn't start the sequel as a badass. I think the film takes its time to justify its turn into comedy, without sacrificing the heavy impact Sam Raimi was able to leave from start to finish.
I think there has been debate over whether Evil Dead II is a sequel or a remake. It starts with a retelling of the first movie, which has significant differences. Only Ash and Linda head to the cabin in this retelling. According to Bruce Campbell, they didn't have the rights to the first film, so they couldn't use footage from that to recap the story. Apparently some people believe that the first 7 or so minutes isn't a retelling, but Ash going back to the cabin! That's silly, unless you believe that Ash has two girlfriends named "Linda." I always labeled Evil Dead II a sequel. Bruce Campbell even addressed this topic and said that if you simply start right at the demons of the forest reaching Ash, which is how the first movie ended, then you have a full-fledged sequel. Well, during this viewing, there were little things that kind of backed up the remake argument. The most notable one for me was Ash finding the shotgun. His reaction to it seemed like he had never seen or used it before. But he did in the first movie. But man, this is a silly topic to discuss. I still think it's a proper sequel.
Anyway, the movie didn't lose any of its luster. Evil Dead II is still a hilarious sequel with Bruce Campbell being more of a star. I'd say that Sam Raimi was the MVP of the first film. Here, Bruce Campbell is arguably the MVP. A big reason for that is the movie staying well above water when it was just Ash. He dominates the first half of the movie, as it takes a while for him to share the screen with other people. Once that happens, there's just no competition. Nearly everyone sucked compared to Ash. They were absolutely necessary for the plot and the film's body count. Their deaths and/or Deadite moments were tremendous, but the movie lived and died on Bruce Campbell. He carried it big time. Combine that with Sam Raimi's evolved state as a filmmaker, the maximum effort, energy, and creativity, and you have a towering classic in genre cinema. The pacing for this is better than the original film. It moves at a faster pace while still having the right amount of slow and explosive moments. The jump scares are so effective. Even after close to a half-dozen viewings, I still had to predict when things would jump. The special effects are even wilder, with a more ghostly animation added to the mix. Stopmotion makes its grand return in the form of Linda. What they do with her was crazy and funny. The stunt work was rough, but impressive. Sam Raimi really threw Bruce Campbell around.
I really have no complaints with this film. In this viewing, I can now spot strings being used to hold up Henrietta (Ted Raimi), but that didn't take me out of the movie. The volume is sometimes too low in this and the original film, which might be a sign that I need to watch either better Blu-ray rips or get 4K versions. None of these hurt the overall experience. Oh, I should shout out Ted Raimi and Sarah Berry. They were good in their respective roles, but Bruce Campbell was still the king. His one-liners were epic. Even after watching the movie multiple times, I still get pumped when he says "Groovy" and "Swallow this." I'm pretty sure Edgar Wright was inspired heavily by Sam Raimi, and the chainsaw hand prep scene had a quick editing style that Wright would trademark. Speaking of influences, I wonder if A Nightmare on Elm Street influenced Raimi. Famously, Freddy's glove appears a few times in Evil Dead 2. In this viewing, Ash getting a streak of white hair made me think of Nancy. The Evil Dead was playing on TV in A Nightmare on Elm Street, fun fact.
Even though the movie ends on a cliffhanger, justifying Army of Darkness, I think the film can stand alone. Army of Darkness is very different from its predecessors anyway. What I appreciate about Raimi's Evil Dead trilogy is that he strived to do things his way and not repeat himself. Between his 3 Evil Dead movies, there's really something for everyone, and it comes down to preference. As of now, I'm leaning a bit in favor of Evil Dead 2, just because it's so much fun. The Evil Dead is a bit more situational. In 2024, I watched that movie during the day. This time, it was late at night. I think that had some kind of impact. With Evil Dead II, it's great regardless of when you watch it. My desktop wallpaper is of Evil Dead II. I've had that since my last viewing of that film, so close to 2 years! I thought about changing it, but now after revisiting the film, I can't do that just yet! Evil Dead II is one of the best horror/comedies ever. I don't think much about ranking my favorite movies of all time. If I were to do that, Evil Dead II has to be on that list, specifically if I'm doing a Top 50, maybe 30! I'm sure in saying that this is my favorite Sam Raimi film. I don't think there has been a bad Evil Dead film, but relatively speaking, it's downhill from here. 10/10
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