I just got back from the cinema and I was absolutely stoked to see Evil dead burn.
But ive left empty because while this film was competent, I just felt bored.
The action felt like an episode of supernatural where everyone kept getting thrown into a wall. The deadites, I enjoyed the young girl especially when she booed her boyfriend onto the open dishwasher. But the father, mother and grandmother just felt like generic zombies.
What I liked: the killing of the girlfriend with a dishwasher door. The pen stabbing into the ear. The gran standing on the bed in the sheet. The father shooting himself repeatedly. The twerk.
I really wanted to like it and im glad so many people did. Im heartbroken that I just couldn't enjoy evil dead burn.
It is not subtle that the original trilogy uses the art of slapstick comedy to bring a texture to Evil Dead not found in most other horror films at the time. It is well noted that the series has toned this down quite a bit to make the films resonate with modern audiences. After watching Evil Dead Burn I don't think the slapstick has been lessened as much as I had thought, just altered and they draw less attention to it, but it is EVERWHERE in the film.
I notice "rule of three" used often, i have also observed "breaking the rule of three" which is also called "milking the joke" where they don't need the gag 3 times, but too many times, it goes on too long, and it stops being funny, then becomes funny again.
I noticed this in the scene in the bathroom where the "deadite" was crawling towards the weedeater trigger, the camera would pan to the main character who would be reaching for a knife, then the knife would get knocked away, then they would reach for another item, and that would be kicked away, and then another item (rule of 3), and then the reaching for the final item keep cutting back and forth to the deadite WAY TO MANY TIMES.
There is also a scene where the father deadite is beating up the writer while the French lady crawls away. The background scene is straight out of something like scooby-doo. The absurdity of the "fight scene" in the background is just so over the top, and the gag goes on for so long.
Finally, near the end of the film there is a chainsaw and another tool shown, the character starts pulling on a cord to get the weapon, and instead she gets the other tool. Thought that was a little comedic as well.
I was just happy to see the slapstick, over the top, ridiculousness of the original trilogy is still here in its new way.
If Evil Dead Wrath isn't set in medieval europe i riot though.
20 million budget and it will likely finish around 70 million worldwide. That's profitable including marketing that is the double of the 20 million. But streaming will definately make it much more a big success. The timing for the release was unfortunated, but we can be thankfull the budget was small.
This is just my opinion but after watching burn, I realize my biggest issue with modern Evil Dead movies is that the overall structure has started to feel predictable.
In the last 3 evil dead movies the ending follows a very similar pattern. Almost everyone dies, one survivor is left standing, they pick up a signature weapon, defeat the final Deadite and survive.
Compare that to the first 3 movies. Every ending felt different. In ED1, everyone essentially loses. ED2 ends with him thrown back in time, in a tragic/ironic way. And AOD has two different endings depending on the version, both are great.
The first time I watched the AOD apocalyptic ending I was like wtffff. So good.
One thing I think Rise did really well was its setting. Moving the story into an apartment building made it feel fresh while still keeping the identity of the franchise. I liked how the other tenants interacted with the possessed family.
That’s why I wish the franchise would take more/bigger risks. Let the Deadites actually win again or set a movie in a different setting instead of a house or cabin.
Like imagine a prequel of the priests mentioned in rise, who find the necronomicon. A church setting would be gnarly. Or even on a boat or cruise, where no one could escape. Explore more
periods in history or different Necronomicons. The lore feels like it has so much potential.
Side note
I also don’t understand the criticism of the possession spreading through a kiss in burn. Whether people like that scene or not, AOD already had Sheila become a Deadite after Evil Ash kissed her so it didn’t feel like the movie was inventing a brand-new rule. Even in ED2 the bite on ash’s hand started a possession. Salivia and other contact with deadites has always been a thing.
Again, this is just my opinion. I still enjoy the newer movies, especially Rise, but I think the series has the potential to surprise us more than it has lately.
It’s such a good movie and I like the relationship dynamic much more than evil dead rise. If feel real especially for the two complex characters such as Susan and Joseph. People say they are not likable. But they feel so real. If I lost all my family members in tragic ways in one day out of desperation I think I may also be tempted to reunite with them —- especially if I am not entirely sure what does deadite entail.
I think having Susan wanting to be reunited with them is very creative yet it feels so real once you understood this character.
I feel like a lot of the people who don't like/understand Army of Darkness camp/cartoon like atmosphere maybe don't get that Raimi made a movie with the Coen Bros called Crimewave (that bruce campbell was in as well) after the original Evil Dead which at least one of the Coens had helped him on. Then the Coen Bros made Raising Arizona which their experience on ED was highly influential as well as Raimis camera trickery. It did better at the box office I believe than anything Raimi had done by that point. And before Army of Darkness came out Bruce Campbell had the whole Adventures of Briscoe County tv experience. All of that I believe combined to make Raimi (and his main leading man)more willing to abandon outright horror and develop more of a comedic/looney toons vibe for the next project set in the world of the Deadites. Just something I was thinking about that made me wonder how many people knew this info. I know its not some super rare facts all of that just seems very rarely mentioned
I thought it was going to be mid since I hated evil dead rise (outside of the performance of the mom) but yeah great time, great shots, loved mirror shot and the bathroom scene. I’m glad the final deadite didn’t stupidly nerf itself like in rise and instead of poorly imitating the 2013 ending, like evil dead rise, they actually went for something different. PLUS the characters actually showed fear and pain in their faces instead of making stupid 😲 faces in every instance, unlike evil dead rise. Did I mention I hate evil dead rise? I also love that the characters lasted a bit longer after being infected and could show more of their personality. A big issue with the modern remakes is the moment they’re infected, like a few min later they go into a seperate area and go deadite.
...then you should've watched Ash vs Evil Dead when it originally aired. But you didn't, and that's why we only got three seasons instead of the intended five.
The Deadites are back to terrorize a grieving family.
I love the visceral violence and gore of the **EVIL DEAD** movies. I especially enjoyed the last two installments. They’re crazy, brutal, gory, and a whole lot of fun! **EVIL DEAD BURN** fits right in with the franchise and keeps that consistency going.
The story expands the **EVIL DEAD** lore a little without overcomplicating it. It’s once again all about the Deadites wreaking havoc with total savagery and, at times, hilariousness. The clever destruction, brutality, and deaths had me squeamish and on edge throughout. It was absolutely nasty! I loved every minute.
The characters weren’t the most interesting or lovable, but they each had something that added to their personality. I thought they all gave good performances that really delivered on the foul, chaotic vibe of the movie.
But my favorite part has to be the camera work. We get some truly amazing shots and visual sequences that add so much to the entertainment factor of the movie. The effects were on point. The abundance of blood, guts, and gore was front and center, and it all looked fantastic. It’s what I was there for—horrific and disgusting scenes that looked super cool—and I got exactly what I wanted.
**EVIL DEAD BURN** was a great watch that left me wanting more. **EVIL DEAD** is a pretty consistent franchise, and I had a blast with **BURN**. It’s definitely on par with **RISE**, so if you dug that one, I think you’ll get a kick out of this one. It’s a must-watch, so go check it out!
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There’s a mid and post credit scene that are awesome… got my hyped for what’s next.
I saw this TikTok with someone saying that the original idea for the Deadites in the original film were supposed to be inspired by animals. They supported it by saying the reason Scotty's nose is black is because he was suppose to be a bear, and I think someone was suppose to have a beak for a bird. They even showed what looked like concept drawings supporting these ideas ( though I'm sure it probably wasnt official)
I have not been able to find that same TikTok but is there any truth to this? Been a long time fan of the franchise and I have never heard about this until recently and I dont see anyone else talking about it. I did always thought Scotty's deadite makeup was weird especially the nose, I'm curious if there is any truth to this.
So, I just watched the latest movie! I’ll admit I’ve only watched the previous two installments, unless I accidentally a watched it when I was younger which is usually the case, but I do like both movies. Since I’ve don’t really know the source material I could be missing how the demons moved in the originals, but I just adore how much personality they seem to have! The way they taunt ppl and act makes me feel like they have so much personality and that’s been my favorite part of both movies. Like I said I only have seen the two newer ones so idk if this is better or worse than how they usually act, but they feel so much more entertaining than just being stoic and evil.
I get it, not alot of people liked ED Burn. Especially not as much as I do. Whether it was because of the absence of Ash or that it didn’t have the humor that ED 2 or Army of Darkness had. After five showings, I’ve loved the movie more and more. Having so many moments to look forward to seeing, listening to the amazing score by Double Danger, the gruesome violence, all the amazing and creative camera movements and shots. This film to me has so much going for it and is my second favorite Evil Dead film just behind 2013. There’ll be many more times I see this one in theaters!
I've seen a few posts asking what would have happened in Burn if Alice would have finished reading the words. Some say faction war between deadites, others say it would just summon more deadites, but I want to focus on what u/Jewishsamurai88 said in one of the posts.
"Absolutely nobody has talked about this, which is WILD, but the recording that plays says the only thing that can stop what has been done by the words being spoken is speaking the words again. So either they cease being a threat, or something even more fucked up shows up."
I like the two options our Samurai friend put forth at the end of his post, but what if they were the same? The deadites cease being a threat BECAUSE something even more fucked up shows up.
Clearly, the deadites can't just invade our world. Like vampires, they need to be invited in and the incantation acts as both a beacon and a welcome. Now the deadites are clearly in some kind of hell and are filled with a reasonable desire to escape and wreak havok, so it would make sense that they are actively listening and waiting for someone to let them in. One single reading opens the door they have been waiting for.
Now, what if there was something out there that wasn't actively listening, that has been ignoring our world, and that could only be summoned by persistence?Hearing the repeated call, it would turn its attention toward us, see the deadite incursion and set out to stop it. Maybe to stop the repeated calling from disturbing them or because they are diametrically opposed to the deadites as well.
If the deadites are demons, than that force would have to be "angels." Instead of killing and maiming it's hosts, they transform them into something more suitable to be a vessel of it's "divine" power. A likely horrifying and violent transformation. Biblical and Sumerian angels are fucking terrifying, and I can't imagine Kandarian angels would be any more pleasant. They also seemingly don't care about humans at all, so we would be considered collateral damage at best and it would be summoning an apocalypse of a different flavor.
As someone who likes the mystery and vagueness of the lore, I don't know if I'd want to see this play out on screen, but the idea is compelling.
I love how the new evil dead movies are some sort of anthology that explores new settings and ideas, such as a tiny apartment or all the victims being family
That said, if you are deep into the lore, you'd notice how many elements of the current film still date back to the origins of the lore and Army of Darkness
It would be cool as hell if we got another movie set in those times, with the darker, gorier tone of the modern movies
As well as it going even deeper into the lore of the franchise
Met Ted Raimi at nightmare weekend miami in 24’ had the chance to talk with him for a long while because the con was pretty dead and i had a vendor pass as i was working the con, i told him that “let’s get the hell out of here!” is one of my favorite lines of all time, which he loved to hear, and then he said to me “well i don’t think he has a name, so let’s give him one” i say “little skeleton guy?” he says “no that’s too long for me to write, how about lil skelly?” and now that skeletons name will always be lil skelly, the man himself who voiced him said so. ted raimi is so cool dude.
EVIL DEAD BURN SPOILER Does anyone have a video or gif of the dog jumpscare at the window when Alice locks up and does the ishowspeed face? Gif for reference because I don’t know if I’m explaining what she does correctly.
How did the deadites find will? It looks like it just happens by chance but then when he crashes into the deadite she says "we found you" as if this was its plan the whole time. But that just seems random because the girl was from EDR and she was. Infected because of shitty luck. Any theories ? Is it just plot contrivances?
