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Bruce Campbell Reveals New ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Plot Details

Earlier this month we reported that Evil Dead Rise had wrapped production. We now have an update courtesy of oh so groovy producer and franchise star Bruce Campbell. During a recent interview with a german horror site, Campbell revealed new plot details. It’s [about] a single mom who now has to deal with this book. These days it’s more about the book. That book gets around. Passed along, people try and get rid of it, they try to bury it or destroy it and they really can’t. So this book just keeps popping up, so really it’s just another story of what happens if this book appears in this particular group of people’s lives and how it intersects.” He continues, “this family is not the same at the end of the movie. They’re gutted. The whole family is destroyed. These people get possessed. Brothers and sisters, sons, daughters, you know. So yeah, it’s a family affair, this one’s a family

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 25, 2021
Horror Fuel

HBO Max Is The New Home For The ‘Evil Dead’ Franchise (September Guide)

It is almost September and Halloween is nearly upon us. You know what that means, horror movies will be flooding every streaming service, and we couldn’t be happier about it. A bunch of horror movies are headed to HBO Max this September, including James Wan‘s Malignant. But that’s not all, they will also be featuring Sam Raimi‘s Evil Dead franchise which includes the new movie Evil Dead Rise that will be released in early 2022. What else is coming to HBO Max? We’ve got the list of every genre movie headed your way next month. September 1st Army of Darkness The Evil Dead Evil Dead 2 Cloverfield Event Horizon The Cell 2 The Gallows Lady in the Water Ouija: Origin of Evil Severance Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Harry Potter

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 22, 2021
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‘Evil Dead’ Is Headed Back To Theaters To Celebrate 40th Anniversary

When it comes to classic horror, you don’t get much more iconic than writer-director Sam Raimi’s 1981 film The Evil Dead, which has spawned sequels, a reboot, a TV series, and a game franchise. This October the cherished film is returning to theaters to celebrate its 40th anniversary. In addition to the part horror, part comedy film’s theatrical return, attendees will be treated to an exclusive introduction from star Bruce Campbell, who portrayed the franchise’s iconic lead character, Ashley “Ash” Williams. In the first installment of Raimi’s famed original Evil Dead trilogy, Ash (Campbell), his girlfriend Linda (Baker), his sister Cheryl (Sandweiss), and couple Scotty (Delrich) and Shelly (York), drive to a remote cabin in the woods for a fun getaway. While there, they find the Necronomicon Ex-Mortis (aka “The Book of the Dead”), an ancient tome whose text reawakens the dead when read out loud. After unintentionally releasing a flood of evil, the five friends must fight for their

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 12, 2021
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‘Evil Dead: The Game’ Delayed Till February

Fear not headline reactors! Though the news of Evil Dead: The Game’s release is being pushed back to February 2022, there’s some positive news for players, especially for us lone wolf players. Saber Interactive is going to add a single-player mode to the game, they most likely foresaw friendships being torn apart by arguments of who will be playing their favorite characters. The question now is will the single-player option include a standalone game/story mode? We will have to see. Evil Dead: The Game is a 4v1 game pitting four friends playing as characters from the “Evil Dead” film and TV series while one plays as one of the films/show’s villains who is able to summon minions and possess the environment as well as other players. The game will be available for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S.

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Capt McNeely
Aug 6, 2021
Horror Fuel

Movie Review: Hail to the Deadites (2020)

Just to let you know where you stand with Hail to the Deadites, this film is made by Evil Dead fans for Evil Dead fans… so expect a particular level of diabolical deep-divin’ and outre obsession here boils n’ ghouls! To wit: through the course of this here documentary we follow the exploits of individuals that are so deeply in love with Evil Dead that they create their nuptials around it, dress up as series hero Ash (Bruce Campbell… who appears in this flick throughout), and basically spend a fuckin’ fortune to scoop up any and all pieces of Evil Dead ephemera, including materials used in the films themselves! The entire thing is, as you may surmise filled to the brim with nothin’ but a heapin’ helpin’ of heart; these folks are presented honestly and are incredibly open about the space the franchise occupies in their lives. Also of note are the large number of celebrities from the films that

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DanXIII
Jul 23, 2021
Horror Fuel

‘Evil Dead: The Game’ Gameplay Video Coming June 10th

The Twitter page for Evil Dead: The Game has teased that tomorrow June 10th, the world will finally see the first gameplay footage of the upcoming multiplayer game by Saber Interactive. The footage will be released at Summer Game Fest. Evil Dead: The Game allows players to play as either Ash and his friends or as a demon trying to thwart the activities of Ash and company. The game will be done in the style of Dead by Daylight and Friday The 13th: The Game where one player is the antagonist while the others try to survive by completing tasks that will allow them to escape. The post on Twitter also revealed that Ash’s sister Cheryl will be in the game as one of the many possible playable characters as the game will feature characters and enemies from all the “Evil Dead” films including the TV series. Evil Dead: The Game is set for release in 2021 for Xbox One,

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Capt McNeely
Jun 9, 2021
Horror Fuel

‘Evil Dead Rise’ Will Premiere Exclusively On HBO Max

The Evil Dead franchise is back! Variety is reporting that Evil Dead Rise is in the works at New Line Cinema with Sam Raimi, the franchise’s creator, and its groovy star, Bruce Campbell, will be executive producing the new franchise installment written and directed by Irish filmmaker Lee Cronin. Sadly, Campbell’s iconic character Ash Williams will not be returning. This time Alyssa Sutherland (“Vikings”) and Lily Sullivan (Mental) will lead the cast of the sequel. Evil Dead Rise moves from the woods to the city, and centers on “two estranged sisters whose reunion is cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival as they face the most nightmarish version of family imaginable.” At its core, Evil Dead is about ordinary people overcoming extraordinarily terrifying situations. I can’t wait for Alyssa and Lily to fill the blood-soaked shoes of those who have come before them and carry on that tradition.” Campbell says. The

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 28, 2021
Horror Fuel

Fede Alvarez Celebrates ‘Evil Dead’ Anniversary By Releasing Never Before Scene Images And Video

To celebrate the eighth anniversary of 2013’s Evil Dead, Fede Alvarez has shared a bunch of never-before-seen behind-the-scenes images and a video and how a scene was made from the remake of Sam Raimi’s 1981 horror classic. He also promises to share something special on the 10th anniversary. Sam Raimi and star of the franchise, Bruce Campbell produced the film. Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Lou Taylor Pucci, Jessica Lucas, and Elizabeth Blackmore star as a group of friends staying at an old cabin in the woods. As they explore the rustic building they discover the Book of the Dead. Of course, it wouldn’t be a horror movie unless they read it, when they do, they unleash a demon hellbent on claiming their souls. Take a look at the behind-the-scenes images shared via Alvarez’s Twitter account. Here's a few #EvilDead pics (I think…) were never released before… pic.twitter.com/lwGOWUQbX1 — Fede Alvarez (@fedalvar) April 6, 2021 Here’s a few #EvilDead pics (I

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 6, 2021
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Bruce Campbell’s New Book “The Cool Side Of My Pillow” Is Out Now!

Besides being a genre icon and all-around groovy guy, Evil Dead actor Bruce Campbell is a New York Times Bestselling Author. His is new book, The Cool Side of My Pillow, a collection of essays, is out now! I wanted to write another book, but I had already yammered on about myself in two previous autobiographies, so it was time to mix things up. The Cool Side of My Pillow is a collection of essays. Don’t let that fancy word fool you. I’m not trying to get highbrow or rant myself blue, but there are experiences and observations outside of the entertainment industry that I feel are worth sharing.” Campbell explains. What’s it about? Mostly, things that matter to me, like putting in the effort, being honest and not treating the environment like it’s the enemy. Is it self-help? I hope not, but you will find musings about fame, mysterious carvings, UFOs and my general disdain of loud noises. Is

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 27, 2020
Horror Fuel

Sam Raimi’s ’65’ Adds Actress Ariana Greenblatt To The Cast

Sam Raimi of the Evil Dead franchise has teamed up with Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, who brought us A Quiet Place, for the sci-fi thriller 65 which Beck and Woods will both write and direct. Deadline is reporting that Ariana Greenblatt (Love and Monsters) has joined the cast and will star alongside Adam Driver (Star Wars: Episode VII and VIII). Raimi will produce alongside Zainab Azizi and Debbie Liebling. The details surround 65 are still being kept quiet at this time but as soon as we learn more we’ll let you know.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 18, 2020

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Bruce Campbell Reveals New ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Plot Details

Earlier this month we reported that Evil Dead Rise had wrapped production. We now have an update courtesy of oh so groovy producer and franchise star Bruce Campbell. During a recent interview with a german horror site, Campbell revealed new plot details. It’s [about] a single mom who now has to deal with this book. These days it’s more about the book. That book gets around. Passed along, people try and get rid of it, they try to bury it or destroy it and they really can’t. So this book just keeps popping up, so really it’s just another story of what happens if this book appears in this particular group of people’s lives and how it intersects.” He continues, “this family is not the same at the end of the movie. They’re gutted. The whole family is destroyed. These people get possessed. Brothers and sisters, sons, daughters, you know. So yeah, it’s a family affair, this one’s a family

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 25, 2021
Horror Fuel

HBO Max Is The New Home For The ‘Evil Dead’ Franchise (September Guide)

It is almost September and Halloween is nearly upon us. You know what that means, horror movies will be flooding every streaming service, and we couldn’t be happier about it. A bunch of horror movies are headed to HBO Max this September, including James Wan‘s Malignant. But that’s not all, they will also be featuring Sam Raimi‘s Evil Dead franchise which includes the new movie Evil Dead Rise that will be released in early 2022. What else is coming to HBO Max? We’ve got the list of every genre movie headed your way next month. September 1st Army of Darkness The Evil Dead Evil Dead 2 Cloverfield Event Horizon The Cell 2 The Gallows Lady in the Water Ouija: Origin of Evil Severance Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Harry Potter

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 22, 2021
Horror Fuel

‘Evil Dead’ Is Headed Back To Theaters To Celebrate 40th Anniversary

When it comes to classic horror, you don’t get much more iconic than writer-director Sam Raimi’s 1981 film The Evil Dead, which has spawned sequels, a reboot, a TV series, and a game franchise. This October the cherished film is returning to theaters to celebrate its 40th anniversary. In addition to the part horror, part comedy film’s theatrical return, attendees will be treated to an exclusive introduction from star Bruce Campbell, who portrayed the franchise’s iconic lead character, Ashley “Ash” Williams. In the first installment of Raimi’s famed original Evil Dead trilogy, Ash (Campbell), his girlfriend Linda (Baker), his sister Cheryl (Sandweiss), and couple Scotty (Delrich) and Shelly (York), drive to a remote cabin in the woods for a fun getaway. While there, they find the Necronomicon Ex-Mortis (aka “The Book of the Dead”), an ancient tome whose text reawakens the dead when read out loud. After unintentionally releasing a flood of evil, the five friends must fight for their

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Aug 12, 2021
Horror Fuel

‘Evil Dead: The Game’ Delayed Till February

Fear not headline reactors! Though the news of Evil Dead: The Game’s release is being pushed back to February 2022, there’s some positive news for players, especially for us lone wolf players. Saber Interactive is going to add a single-player mode to the game, they most likely foresaw friendships being torn apart by arguments of who will be playing their favorite characters. The question now is will the single-player option include a standalone game/story mode? We will have to see. Evil Dead: The Game is a 4v1 game pitting four friends playing as characters from the “Evil Dead” film and TV series while one plays as one of the films/show’s villains who is able to summon minions and possess the environment as well as other players. The game will be available for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S.

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Aug 6, 2021
Horror Fuel

Movie Review: Hail to the Deadites (2020)

Just to let you know where you stand with Hail to the Deadites, this film is made by Evil Dead fans for Evil Dead fans… so expect a particular level of diabolical deep-divin’ and outre obsession here boils n’ ghouls! To wit: through the course of this here documentary we follow the exploits of individuals that are so deeply in love with Evil Dead that they create their nuptials around it, dress up as series hero Ash (Bruce Campbell… who appears in this flick throughout), and basically spend a fuckin’ fortune to scoop up any and all pieces of Evil Dead ephemera, including materials used in the films themselves! The entire thing is, as you may surmise filled to the brim with nothin’ but a heapin’ helpin’ of heart; these folks are presented honestly and are incredibly open about the space the franchise occupies in their lives. Also of note are the large number of celebrities from the films that

Continue reading →
DanXIII
Jul 23, 2021
Horror Fuel

‘Evil Dead: The Game’ Gameplay Video Coming June 10th

The Twitter page for Evil Dead: The Game has teased that tomorrow June 10th, the world will finally see the first gameplay footage of the upcoming multiplayer game by Saber Interactive. The footage will be released at Summer Game Fest. Evil Dead: The Game allows players to play as either Ash and his friends or as a demon trying to thwart the activities of Ash and company. The game will be done in the style of Dead by Daylight and Friday The 13th: The Game where one player is the antagonist while the others try to survive by completing tasks that will allow them to escape. The post on Twitter also revealed that Ash’s sister Cheryl will be in the game as one of the many possible playable characters as the game will feature characters and enemies from all the “Evil Dead” films including the TV series. Evil Dead: The Game is set for release in 2021 for Xbox One,

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Jun 9, 2021
Horror Fuel

‘Evil Dead Rise’ Will Premiere Exclusively On HBO Max

The Evil Dead franchise is back! Variety is reporting that Evil Dead Rise is in the works at New Line Cinema with Sam Raimi, the franchise’s creator, and its groovy star, Bruce Campbell, will be executive producing the new franchise installment written and directed by Irish filmmaker Lee Cronin. Sadly, Campbell’s iconic character Ash Williams will not be returning. This time Alyssa Sutherland (“Vikings”) and Lily Sullivan (Mental) will lead the cast of the sequel. Evil Dead Rise moves from the woods to the city, and centers on “two estranged sisters whose reunion is cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival as they face the most nightmarish version of family imaginable.” At its core, Evil Dead is about ordinary people overcoming extraordinarily terrifying situations. I can’t wait for Alyssa and Lily to fill the blood-soaked shoes of those who have come before them and carry on that tradition.” Campbell says. The

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 28, 2021
Horror Fuel

Fede Alvarez Celebrates ‘Evil Dead’ Anniversary By Releasing Never Before Scene Images And Video

To celebrate the eighth anniversary of 2013’s Evil Dead, Fede Alvarez has shared a bunch of never-before-seen behind-the-scenes images and a video and how a scene was made from the remake of Sam Raimi’s 1981 horror classic. He also promises to share something special on the 10th anniversary. Sam Raimi and star of the franchise, Bruce Campbell produced the film. Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Lou Taylor Pucci, Jessica Lucas, and Elizabeth Blackmore star as a group of friends staying at an old cabin in the woods. As they explore the rustic building they discover the Book of the Dead. Of course, it wouldn’t be a horror movie unless they read it, when they do, they unleash a demon hellbent on claiming their souls. Take a look at the behind-the-scenes images shared via Alvarez’s Twitter account. Here's a few #EvilDead pics (I think…) were never released before… pic.twitter.com/lwGOWUQbX1 — Fede Alvarez (@fedalvar) April 6, 2021 Here’s a few #EvilDead pics (I

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 6, 2021
Horror Fuel

Bruce Campbell’s New Book “The Cool Side Of My Pillow” Is Out Now!

Besides being a genre icon and all-around groovy guy, Evil Dead actor Bruce Campbell is a New York Times Bestselling Author. His is new book, The Cool Side of My Pillow, a collection of essays, is out now! I wanted to write another book, but I had already yammered on about myself in two previous autobiographies, so it was time to mix things up. The Cool Side of My Pillow is a collection of essays. Don’t let that fancy word fool you. I’m not trying to get highbrow or rant myself blue, but there are experiences and observations outside of the entertainment industry that I feel are worth sharing.” Campbell explains. What’s it about? Mostly, things that matter to me, like putting in the effort, being honest and not treating the environment like it’s the enemy. Is it self-help? I hope not, but you will find musings about fame, mysterious carvings, UFOs and my general disdain of loud noises. Is

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Dec 27, 2020
Horror Fuel

Sam Raimi’s ’65’ Adds Actress Ariana Greenblatt To The Cast

Sam Raimi of the Evil Dead franchise has teamed up with Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, who brought us A Quiet Place, for the sci-fi thriller 65 which Beck and Woods will both write and direct. Deadline is reporting that Ariana Greenblatt (Love and Monsters) has joined the cast and will star alongside Adam Driver (Star Wars: Episode VII and VIII). Raimi will produce alongside Zainab Azizi and Debbie Liebling. The details surround 65 are still being kept quiet at this time but as soon as we learn more we’ll let you know.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 18, 2020
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