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Summary: Sam Rami became a legend after this
Review: I saw the Evil Dead movies backwards,from 3,2,1.I don't know which one is my total favourite because all of them are great,but I can tell you this one is the sickest of them all.It starts off slow,but builds up as it goes along.I thought is had a claustrophoic look to it,it feels like you're with those five people in the cabin.I really loved the look of the movie,dark,gory,funny and the deadits look really cool,well I was 11 when I saw it.It's one hell of a ride.There's neat bits of Texas Chiansaw Massacre and Night Of The Living Dead in this classic horror picture.Why can't they make horror movies like this anymore.The DVD as alot of cool special features.I recommond this film to anykind a movie fan,you'll love it
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Summary: Evil Fun For Everyone
Review: I bought this for my boyfriend's birthday because we had seen the movie and HE liked it. After seeing an advertisement for this DVD, i thought it would be a great gift only he would enjoy...Boy, was i wrong. The commentary and extras were quite entertaining. I can watch the film in its entirety, now that i know all of its little secrets and glitches. If you liked any of the Living Dead movies, i.e., Night of, and Dawn of the Living Dead, then you may want to add this to your collection. Its a cult horror fan's gift of choice, plus its got all the extra stuff that makes up for the price of the DVD :)
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Summary: Entertaining 20+ years later, but dreadful effects now
Review: Filmed way back in 1979, Evil Dead hit cinemas late 1982/early 1983. Back then the special effects were truly amazing. Looking at it now, the effects are pretty dreadful (looks like the filmakers spent time at the Halloween/Wig/Costume shop. But please keep in mind, the producers did it all without computers and that's what makes this film so special. It's far from scary now though, but will give you the best laugh. I was in hysterics, and it's nice to see it again after many, many years. What's annoying about this movie's release to DVD is that there are different versions of the DVD floating around! I've got the 'Exclusive Widescreen edition', but be warned, it's not true widescreen (it originally wasn't even filmed in widescreen)so they've 'doctored' it, as such, to get away with it. DVD marketing itself has taken off in the world, with different versions coming out of a range of movies. Special editions, basic editions, deluxe editions etc etc. Evil Dead is getting this treatment. Investigate fully before purchasing this title to ensure you get the one you want in your collection.
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Summary: Creepy superb
Review: ... I'll try and keep it short.
The cover is beatifull and the artwork inside is very simmilar to that of the 'real' necronomicon. The only remark I have is that the prologue page should maybe be in the back of the book or in the included booklet, because..... well It breaks the magic a bit when you over the book.
The DVD is super! Very nice menu's, all is a feast for eye. The extra's are good. I highly recommend the Commentary version by Bruce Campbell, I thought it was hilarious. So just buy the ... thing. And for those who've already seen 10.000 times. It looks marvellous on coffee tables or bookshelves! I speak from experience.
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Summary: Very well filmed and entertaining
Review: This movie is amazing in that it used a very small budget but took that and created a very imaginative movie. The director Sam Raimi used excellent sound and camera angles to create a very suspenseful picture. This is definitely the scariest movie ever made. Bar none. If you have a weak stomach then it is not for you because it just happens to be the goriest movie ever too. But in an artistic way it is. I recommend this movie to any fan of the horror genre. If you are used to and sick of the bad Jason and Freddy movie sequels, than this is for you.
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Summary: Which version should you buy?
Review: Right to the point - "the Evil Dead" is one of the most lucrative movies to hit the home video market. But with three different editions available, which one should you buy?You've got the Elite special edition, the Anchor Bay THX release and the beautiful Book of the Dead version. Suprisingly, my preferred choice is the one with the least amount of extras. I'm talking about the Elite version and some of you may know why. Two words - aspect ratio. This edition presents "the Evil Dead" as it was meant to be seen, in a 1:33 ratio. The Anchor Bay THX edition and the Book of the Dead both sport a matted 1:85 ratio. With 1:85, movies are converted to widescreen by matting bars over the fullscreen presentation (you with me so far?) But "the Evil Dead" wasn't made widescreen until Sam Raimi wanted to experimentally do a widescreen transfer. In other words, it initially wasn't meant to be widescreen. With the widescreen transfer, you actually miss some of the jokes (the box of band-aids in the puddle of blood). Consider the flipside of the coin. If a movie was filmed in widescreen and was presented in fullscreen on a supposed "ultimate edition," wouldn't you be a little peeved? Buy the Elite version to see the film as it was meant to be seen. Buy the Book of the Dead for the features. Buy the Anchor Bay THX edition to have a complete "Anchor Bay Evil Dead Trilogy" that will fit handsomely on your shelf together. I hope I've made myself clear on this. If not, I'll simplify - If you're a film buff and respect the director's vision, buy the Elite version.
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Summary: An Excellent DVD to a modern Classic of horror!
Review: Anchor Bay has given us the ultimate DVD of "Evil Dead", the way it was meant to be seen in. This 1982 Horror fantasy thriller is about a group of College Students who decide to spend the weekend at a Cabin in the woods of Tennesse, now they find an old book and tape recorder that summons hordes of Demons from hell that turns them into undead maniacs, one of them has to survive. A unique, entertaining, ultra-gory and one-of-a-kind Horror movie that brings a new word for Survival horror, the DVD here has lots of goodies and extras including great sound and picture quality, if your a horror lover then own " Evil Dead".
Anchor Bay is such a great DVD company, i can't wait to get their " Making Contact": Special Edition when it comes out in November, i will be waiting for that one. Also recommended: Dawn of the Dead, The Exorcist, Hellraiser, Roland Emmerich's Making Contact, Day of the Dead, Dead Alive, Re-Animator, Return of the Living Dead, Suspiria, Poltergeist, Evil Dead II, Army of Darkness, From Dusk Till Dawn, Lucio Fulci's Zombie, City of the Living Dead ( a.k.a. Gates of Hell), Night of the Living Dead, Last House on the Left, House on Haunted Hill ( 1958), The Haunting, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Halloween, Phantasm, Bad Taste, House ( 1986), Scream, Scanners, Ghostbusters, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Toxic Avenger, Resident Evil and Lucio Fulci's The Beyond.
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Summary: Great Premise - Horrible acting.
Review: When the unseen monster crashes into a bedroom and attacks a girl, the other characters, in the living room, glance up and STROLL to the bedroom to see what happened. After having been attacked several times by undead monsters they split up to go to separate bedrooms to get some sleep - and even though they have fairly strong storm shutters on the windows, no one thinks to close and lock them so monsters come crashing through all the time. The bonus extras on the DVD are decent. There's running commentary, stills, and raw footage of some of the shoots. The 5.1 Dolby remix improves the audio. No horror film collection is complete w/o the Evil Dead Trilogy. Though individually weak as a set they embody the spirit (pun intended) of 70's horror movie making.
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Summary: The Necronomicon ex Mortis...being sold everywhere now
Review: INTRO: Evil Dead was/and still is one of the most fun you'll ever have watching a horror movie. This is also Sam Raimi's (director of the new Spider-man movie) first movie he directed professionally...well, he did Super 8 movies...do those count? Also, this is the first major movie Bruce Campbell (Brisco Country Jr, Serving Sara) performed in. If you don't know the series by now, this is the first of the Evil Dead series, and one of the best as well. As the series progresses, you'll notice that it becomes more slapstick, but this one is shere horror at its best. From monsters being locked in the basement, to blood gushing out of every fixture in the house, this is a must for any horror fan. PLOT: Well, it is your typical "kids go out alone in the woods only to be attacked by monsters" bit. Except this movie lets the gore come through in full swing. Of course the special effects are outdated (stop motion animation, rubber legs being stabbed) but its still better than even today's best horror movies. I won't spoil much more, so see it for yourself. DVD: This DVD should get the "DVD-of-the-Year" award. Sculpted by Tom Sullivan (the man who did various props and special effects for all three movies), this DVD case looks like the Book of the Dead used in the movie pretty good. There are even pages within the book that are replicas of the movie's...bet you didn't think they would make a DVD case like that eh? Its got a rubbery feel that is different from the typical cardboard, plastic, tin casing that you see so abundant today. Really refreshing! Also, the DVD itself isn't half-bad either. The menus are remarkable and pretty cool. The extras I will explain below. EXTRAS: I would rank the extras alone with a 5/5 stars mainly because there is so much to look at. There are two screens of movies and short trailers to watch as well as multiple featurettes. I can't believe how well-done this DVD is. Also, a featurette describing actor Bruce Campbell himself is included. Its VERY entertaining if you are a Bruce Campbell fan as am I. AUDIO: The audio has been restored to excellent quality. Its hard to believe this movie was once a poor 16mm movie with bad audio. Its just amazing as you watch it that you get lost in it and forget its flaws. VIDEO: The video as well has been restored to clean, crispness as it should be. Originally a dark and grainy movie, now a detailed and texturized video transfer is what this classic horror movie deserves. If you saw the original version in theater, you would probably cry at the difference. OVERALL: Overall, I think you know what I've been implying the entire time. But don't settle for the basic DVD version, you HAVE to get this version. $30-$40 for a prop replica created by the same guy who did the props, plus the DVD itself with hours of extras is an EXTREMELY great buy. If you are a fan of horror, Bruce Campbell, Sam Raimi films, old remakes, or just great DVD deals, then get this. Anyone else...just have an open mind and give this a try!
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Summary: LE Book of the Dead Evil Dead is worth the price!
Review: This DVD was exactly what I was waiting for. Not only do you get the greatness that is Sam Raimi's directorial smash, Evil Dead, but you get so much more. The commentary by Bruce Campbell, and alternate commentary by producer Bob Tapert and director Raimi, puts a whole new spin on a great film. The packaging is an exact replica of the Book of the Dead found in the movie, complete with drawings and writing. The book's exterior is made of foam rubber, which gives it a squishy, almost flesh-like feel. Be sure to look for the cookies on the sides of the special features menus!
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