Original EVIL DEAD roaring back to the big screen

Thursday, October 29, 2009 09:39 AM Michael Gingold Film News

evildeadrereleasethumb Grindhouse Releasing has announced that it will return Sam Raimi’s 1983 fright classic THE EVIL DEAD to theaters. The company plans to send the unrated shocker into midnight bookings, similar to its revival of Lucio Fulci’s THE BEYOND a decade ago in partnership with Quentin Tarantino.

Grindhouse’s Bob Murawski, who edited Raimi’s ARMY OF DARKNESS, the SPIDER-MAN films and DRAG ME TO HELL, and Sage Stallone recently worked out a deal with the director, producer Rob Tapert and star Bruce Campbell to give EVIL DEAD new theatrical exposure. “Nothing can prepare an audience for what they are about to see, because nothing punishes an audience like EVIL DEAD—especially on the big screen,” Campbell says. “I’m really glad it’s back. People are gonna be hurt.” It’s certainly better than a remake… Grindhouse is currently arranging for playdates in both the U.S. and Canada; updates will be posted at Grindhouse’s official website here, and those interested in booking the movie can contact David Szulkin at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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|2009-10-30 11:11:56 Ted

Evil Dead 2 is playing at midnight tonight at the Cinemark in Somerdale NJ.
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|2009-10-29 12:50:53 mike - fuck yes

so stoked hope it comes to jersey
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|2009-10-29 12:18:09 Zack - Yes please

So awesome.
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|2009-10-29 11:45:12 :)

This is gunna be great id love to see the original at the theaters I love the movie its scary but also funny in some parts
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