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The Evil Dead - Book of the Dead [DVD] [1982]

Rated: Suitable for 18 years and over | Format: DVD
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews)

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  • Format: PAL
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Anchor Bay Entertainment UK
  • DVD Release Date: 28 Oct 2002
  • Run Time: 86 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000060NZC
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 72,613 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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In the Autumn of 1979, Sam Raimi and his merry band headed into the woods of rural Tennessee to make a little movie called The Evil Dead. They emerged with a roller coaster of a film packed with shocks, gore and wild humour, a film that remains a benchmark for the genre. Ash (cult favourite Bruce Campbell) and four friends arrive at a backwoods cabin for a vacation, where they find a tape recorder containing incantations from an ancient book of the dead. When they play the tape, evil forces are unleashed, and one by one the friends are possessed. Wouldn't you know it, the only way to kill a "deadite" is by total bodily dismemberment, and soon the blood starts to fly. Raimi injects tremendous energy into this simple plot, using the claustrophobic set, disorientating camera angles and even the graininess of the film stock itself to create an atmosphere of dread, punctuated by a relentless series of jump-out-of-your-seat shocks. Much of the film's energy is supplied by the "Raimi-cam", a gliding, swooping, rushing camera that suggests a dislocated, otherworldly point of view while injecting a lively if spooky fleetness to the pace. Though it's no comedy, Raimi's dry wit and cinematic cleverness pervades the entire film. The Evil Dead lacks the more highly developed sense of the absurd that distinguish later entries in the series--Evil Dead 2 and Army of Darkness--but it is still much more than a gore movie: it marks the appearance of one of the most original and visually exciting directors of his generation, and it stands as a monument to the triumph of imagination over budget. --Simon Leake, Amazon.com

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Special DVD edition of Sam Raimi's classic low budget gore-fest, The Evil Dead, comes in a 16 page Book of the Dead packaging with illustrations by Tom Sullivan. A group of American teenage yuppies are on holiday in a remote cabin in the Tennessee mountains. They discover an old book which, once they have read it, summons up all kinds of horrors: the trees come alive and so do the dead, who take over the bodies of the living.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Film, Awesome Release 17 Jan 2011
By Waqar Shah
Format:DVD
Evil Dead: Ultimate Edition [DVD] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]

I'm not really going to review the film. Usually these reviews are meant to be about the product itself, so here goes.

THE EVIL DEAD is a classic low budget horror from the eighties. Enough said.

Now for the set. You get 3 discs in an awesome case, with amazing art. 2 discs contain the film. 1 disc is full of extras. There is also a poster in the set.

The film is presented in its original full screen format on one disc, whilst on the other it is presented in widescreen, its theatrical release, where the top and bottom have just been cropped out.

There are amazing extras such as:
. Two audio commentaries on the film by the cast and crew.
. The Evil Dead: Treasures from the Cutting Room Floor, which is outtakes and footage in final film.
. One by One We Will Take You: The Untold Saga of The Evil Dead, which is a documentary about the film.
. Life After Death: The Ladies of The Evil Dead, a documentary about the women who were in The Evil Dead.
. The Ladies of The Evil Dead Meet Bruce Campbell, an interview with Bruce and the Ladies about the film.
. Unconventional, a documentary about the fans at conventions.
. At The Drive-In, footage at a drive in screening where the actors and crew give out DVDs to fans.
. Reunion Panel.
. Discovering The Evil Dead, another documentary about the film.
. Make-up test.
. Theatrical trailer.
. 4 TV spots.
. Still gallery.
. Poster and Memorabilia gallery.
. Trailers for - Hatchet, Phantasm, Hellraiser, Re-Animator, and Behind the Mask.

Disk 1 - The film in widescreen.... Read more ›
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars "You will die! Like the others before you, one by one, we will take you." 29 July 2010
By @GeekZilla9000 TOP 100 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Blu-ray
All directors have to start somewhere, and this is Sam Raimi's first full length feature film. It's may have been seen as a trashy horror film at the time, but it's become a cult classic and the blood spattering story of a holiday gone wrong holds a fond place in many a
film watcher's heart.

We see a group of young students on their way to a secluded cabin hoping for a quiet break in the country. From the very first moments of the film Raimi creates an eery tension as the camera follows the group to suggest that there is somehow an unknown presence. Great use of sound ensures that you are never at ease and always on edge - even if you've heard nothing about this film - you'll instinctively know that things are about to turn sinister.

This shouldn't be a great film, it should be consigned to schlock horror history as one of many low budget horror films designed for the American drive-through market. But is hasn't been forgotten and for good reason; it was the debut feature from Raimi and it showcased one of most loved director-actor collaborations of the film industry, it also didn't take
itself too seriously and helped to create a new genre - 'comedy horror'.

It's true that there's not that much humour in Evil Dead, but it is there simmering underneath and whilst watching it you are always aware that the small team behind the film have a sense of fun and that adds a personal touch. It doesn't feel like a 'conveyor belt' flick which
picks out a few choice cliches from a well established set, instead it reinvents them in a way which only a true fan could by hand crafting them.... Read more ›
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Very pleased with this edition. 18 Oct 2010
By CLALAN
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
It must be safe to assume, that must people looking this title up, already know the movie. Great film right! I was 20 then I saw this for the first time, recommended by the local Video Shop. I remember it clearly! So you have never seen EVIL DEAD? Shame on you!
Wonderful to see it out on Blu. Picture and sound quality, fully lived up to my expectations."I'm used to the laserdisc version" For this release, Sony have included, for what I can tell, all the previous DVD extras, plus a Picture in Picture track and of cause the much talked about new commentary track. I found this track very informative and entertaining, at the end, Sam & Co. speak about the picture format, not a spoil it for you guys.
Speaking of the format, this Sony release, only have the modified 16:9 picture. In my opinion, it looks great on a 16:9 TV, not squeezed at all, but as other reviewers have pointed out, the picture is chopped - if you what the dual picture option? Make sure you order the Anchorbay region A Blu ray.
Anyway, I guess the question you are really looking for: Is this BD worth the upgrade? Absolutly, Evil Dead looks great on blu ray!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!!! 27 May 2008
By Ticks
Format:DVD
the film is great even now and this is the best edition!!! the book is great and looks just like the prop. there is a load of extras on the disc such as the FANalysis. the bonus film Running Time is also a great film though it is a bit short. the film (RT) has been filmed in black and white and it is continuous shot (the transitions have been cleverly covered up and so it looks like its has all been filmed in one go). both films are highly enjoyable and show bruce campbell in all his b movie greatness. It is a great edition which is worth buying whether you are a die hard fan or not.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Classic film even better on Blu-Ray and have downloaded it onto my Ipad and Pc with the UltraViolet code. One of the greatst movies ever!
Published 5 hours ago by Chay
5.0 out of 5 stars Great buy!
Nice definition and sound! This is the best gore movie ever and this blu-ray is a must-buy for every fan!
Published 20 days ago by Dainadus
4.0 out of 5 stars Low budget horror done right.
For a low budget film, they certainly made the most of it. I had forgotten how gory this really was since my previous copy had been dark and lacked detail. Read more
Published 29 days ago by Pat
5.0 out of 5 stars firts horror movie
this is the first horror movie that I have seen at the cinema. The movie is a splatter movie and is not a masterpiece, but is original for the time. Read more
Published 1 month ago by paolo palmucci
5.0 out of 5 stars Legendary horror that clearly deserves its status
This DVD is the original as produced by Sam Raimi in its original aspect ratio of 4:3. It is a stunning film that portrays the dark side without being literally dark. Read more
Published 1 month ago by P. Welton
5.0 out of 5 stars good film
great classic film. recently had a remake proving this film still has it.
if buying this i recommend buying the two that follows this.
good film to get on blu-ray.
Published 1 month ago by aaron paul whitworth
4.0 out of 5 stars slow
When I eventually got this item after waiting ages and then not receiving it then having to wait for it to be sent out again.
Published 1 month ago by Pen Name
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing steelbook. Classic movie
To date, we have all had this and that to say about the original Evil Dead. And yes, that tree scene. Ahem. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. A. Razos
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent
I love this film in my opinion it's a must see classic modern screenwriters and directors could learn a thing or two from this movie.
Published 1 month ago by mark magee
5.0 out of 5 stars evil dead
the 1st time that i saw this film i was just 12 and i didnt watch much horror cause i was banned by the parents from watching horror flicks but when i broke lose and went on a... Read more
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