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[Review] ‘Evil Dead 2’ Gorgeously Swallows Your Soul In 4K Ultra HD

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There are a few consistencies in the horror community. Sequels, prequels, and remakes. That, and your favorite titles leaping from one home video format to the next as technology marches on. Since the VHS boom, home video has been a prime market for the horror genre in particular. So, it should come as no surprise that there are signature titles every step of the way. And with the brand new 4K Ultra HD format, Evil Dead 2 has taken that next blood filled step as well!

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The Sam Raimi masterpiece is now available on 4K with resolution and sound that has to be seen and heard to believe. Of course, many of you I’m sure already own a copy of the film in one form or another, which begs the question: Is it worth it? Evil Dead 2 holds a special place in my heart, the Anchor Bay DVD being the first DVD I ever purchased with my allowance, so I intended to see what a difference was made. The main hurdle of which being that 4K Ultra HD only works with a 4K player/Xbox One and a compatible 4K television to go with it, adding up quite a bit. But, if you already have such hardware and are looking to expand your library with horror titles, Evil Dead 2 is a no-brainer.

Evil Dead 2 being the sequel to The Evil Dead and the franchise that made Bruce Campbell a horror/cult icon. The sequel continuing to follow Ash as he tries to survive the horde of evil spirits that possessed and led him to slaughtering his friends. Now as another day approach and some mystery guests arrive, can they survive or will they be “Dead By Dawn”?

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The transfer is undeniably brilliant. Crystal clarity on everything from the misty woods to geysers of blood. I was worried such a high definition transfer may make the low-budgeted origins and FX lose their charm, but the clean-up is so good the fishing wired eyeball and such flow even better than on the DVD. As for sound, everything from screams and boomstick blasts are transferred with a fine quality as well. I watched with a speaker system, and this is definitely the kind of horror movie you watch with the volume cranked up.

The only other real addition with the 4K edition is ‘Bloody And Groovy, Baby!’ a tribute of sorts to Raimi, Cambell, and Evil Dead 2 featuring interviews with an immense and intuitive assembly of genre filmmakers from Guillermo del Toro, Roger Corman, Edgar Wright to Aurélia Mengin watching Evil Dead 2 live! It’s a fascinating documentary and it’s so interesting to hear such a wealth of opinions on the film from such a variety of different artists. Which only hammers home why Evil Dead 2 and the entire Evil Dead franchise is more than deserving of its legacy and repeated appearances in the evolution of home video.

The 4K edition also comes with a blu-ray version and digital download in case 4K is out of reach or you want to back yourself up with other versions. The blu ray looking fine as well and featuring an even wider amount of special features, including cast/crew commentary, also featured on 4K

So, if you’re an Evil Dead Head like so many horror fans and you’re capable of watching the sequel in gore bursting 4K, go for a groovy experience!

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Trailer for ‘The Exorcism’ Has Russell Crowe Possessed

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The latest exorcism movie is about to drop this summer. It’s aptly titled The Exorcism and it stars Academy Award winner turned B-movie savant Russell Crowe. The trailer dropped today and by the looks of it, we are getting a possession movie that takes place on a movie set.

Just like this year’s recent demon-in-media-space film Late Night With the Devil, The Exorcism happens during a production. Although the former takes place on a live network talk show, the latter is on an active sound stage. Hopefully, it won’t be entirely serious and we’ll get some meta chuckles out of it.

The film will open in theaters on June 7, but since Shudder also acquired it, it probably won’t be long after that until it finds a home on the streaming service.

Crowe plays, “Anthony Miller, a troubled actor who begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror film. His estranged daughter, Lee (Ryan Simpkins), wonders if he’s slipping back into his past addictions or if there’s something more sinister at play. The film also stars Sam Worthington, Chloe Bailey, Adam Goldberg and David Hyde Pierce.”

Crowe did see some success in last year’s The Pope’s Exorcist mostly because his character was so over-the-top and infused with such comical hubris it bordered on parody. We will see if that is the route actor-turned-director Joshua John Miller takes with The Exorcism.

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Win a Stay at The Lizzie Borden House From Spirit Halloween

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Spirit Halloween has declared that this week marks the start of spooky season and to celebrate they are offering fans a chance to stay at the Lizzie Borden House with so many perks Lizzie herself would approve.

The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, MA is claimed to be one of the most haunted houses in America. Of course one lucky winner and up to 12 of their friends will find out if the rumors are true if they win the grand prize: A private stay in the notorious house.

“We are delighted to work with Spirit Halloween to roll out the red carpet and offer the public a chance to win a one-of-a-kind experience at the infamous Lizzie Borden House, which also includes additional haunted experiences and merchandise,” said Lance Zaal, President & Founder of US Ghost Adventures.

Fans can enter to win by following Spirit Halloween‘s Instagram and leaving a comment on the contest post from now through April 28.

Inside the Lizzie Borden House

The prize also includes:

An exclusive guided house tour, including insider insight around the murder, the trial, and commonly reported hauntings

A late-night ghost tour, complete with professional ghost-hunting gear

A private breakfast in the Borden family dining room

A ghost hunting starter kit with two pieces of Ghost Daddy Ghost Hunting Gear and a lesson for two at US Ghost Adventures Ghost Hunting Course

The ultimate Lizzie Borden gift package, featuring an official hatchet, the Lizzie Borden board game, Lily the Haunted Doll, and America’s Most Haunted Volume II

Winner’s choice of a Ghost Tour experience in Salem or a True Crime experience in Boston for two

“Our Halfway to Halloween celebration provides fans an exhilarating taste of what’s to come this fall and empowers them to start planning for their favorite season as early as they please,” said Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spirit Halloween. “We have cultivated an incredible following of enthusiasts who embody the Halloween lifestyle, and we’re thrilled to bring the fun back to life.”

Spirit Halloween is also preparing for their retail haunted houses. On Thursday, August 1 their flagship store in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. will officially open to start off the season. That event usually draws in hordes of people eager to see what new merch, animatronics, and exclusive IP goods will be trending this year.

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’28 Years Later’ Trilogy Taking Shape With Serious Star Power

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Danny Boyle is revisiting his 28 Days Later universe with three new films. He will direct the first, 28 Years Later, with two more to follow. Deadline is reporting that sources say Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes have been cast for the first entry, a sequel to the original. Details are being kept under wraps so we don’t know how or if the first original sequel 28 Weeks Later fits into the project.

Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes

Boyle will direct the first movie but it’s unclear which role he will take on in the subsequent films. What is known is Candyman (2021) director Nia DaCosta is scheduled to direct the second film in this trilogy and that the third will be filmed immediately afterward. Whether DaCosta will direct both is still unclear.

Alex Garland is writing the scripts. Garland is having a successful time at the box office right now. He wrote and directed the current action/thriller Civil War which was just knocked out of the theatrical top spot by Radio Silence’s Abigail.

There is no word yet on when, or where, 28 Years Later will start production.

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The original film followed Jim (Cillian Murphy) who wakes from a coma to find that London is currently dealing with a zombie outbreak.

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