Sam Raimi’s ‘Evil Dead 2’ Perfected the Past for a Finer Future [Halloweenies Podcast]

Second chances are rare in Hollywood. For Sam Raimi, his second shot was also a case of deja vu. By 1985, the Michigan filmmaker was licking his wounds following the disappointing reception surrounding Crimewave. So, he did what anyone else might do: He gathered up his best friends and returned to the woods to conjure up some Kandarian demons.

Part remake, part sequel, Evil Dead 2 saw Raimi leaning even harder into his sensibilities, all of which would become his trademarks. This cabin trip proved funnier, wilder, and even more outlandish. But it worked. Whatever groovy future that seemed promising in 1981 finally came calling upon its release, changing the game for everyone involved.

Join the Halloweenies as they once again hit record on their reel-to-reel as they continue their journey towards Lee Cronin‘s forthcoming sequel Evil Dead Rise. In the first of two episodes dedicated to Evil Dead 2, the gang shares their first experiences with the horror comedy before sawing right into its curious production history.

Stream the episode below or subscribe via iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, RadioPublic, Acast, Google Podcasts, and RSS. New to the Halloweenies? Catch up with the gang by revisiting their essential episodes on past franchises such as Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, and Scream.

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