Censored in many countries (at least eight), ultra-gore, infused with schoolboy humor, artisanal special effects that spoil the wit and love of the source material, Evil Dead has become a genre standard since its release. A true seminal film signed by Sam Raimi, which would also lead to sequels, series and reboots. The latest iteration, Evil Dead Rise, hits theaters April 19.
If the 1981 film became a universal cult hit, Raimi still had furious doubts about his film’s title, which he discovered. “terrible”As explained Empire Magazine Columns last March.
Originally, he wanted his film to be called The Book of the Dead. “It was supposed to be the title of the film, but the agent in charge of selling it Irwin Shapirosat down with the producer next to him, Robert G. TapertBruce and I said, “Guys, we’re going to change the title of the movie. The ad space in the paper is paid for by the centimeter. We’re not going to have a five-word title.”
Hence, the title idea was changed to “The Evil Dead”. But Raimi is tense and thinks the association of these two words is nonsense. “The word ‘dead’ can stay, but it needs another word. You can call the movie ‘101% dead’ or ‘evil dead.’ he says, recalling that brainstorming session.
“I thought the two suggested tracks were the worst I’ve ever heard in my life! ‘Evil Dead’ is terrible, how can something be bad and dead? I found it stupid.” Fortunately, the film’s growing fan base quickly put an end to Raimi’s doubts about the title of his absolutely unstoppable work.
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