The Evil Dead remake starts production in New Zealand
Ghost House Pictures is producing the much anticipated remake of Sam Raimi's 1981 cult-hit horror film The Evil Dead; the film that effectively launched the careers of Sam Raimi (Spider-Man franchise); Robert G. Tapert (30 Days of Night) and Bruce Campbell who played the Ash character and was Co-Producer of the original, now brings them back to produce an The Evil Dead for today's audience that's high on the horror, gore, plot twists and more from a screenplay written by Federico Alvarez and Rodolfo Sayagues. Executive Producers are J.R. Young, Nathan Kahane, Joseph Drake and Peter Schlessel.
Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions (SPWA) and FilmDistrict have partnered with Ghost House Pictures on a worldwide deal - excluding U.K. and France - for Sony Pictures to distribute the remake of The Evil Dead.
Five twenty-something friends become holed up in a remote cabin where they discover a Book Of The Dead and unwittingly summon up dormant demons living in the nearby woods, which possess the youngsters in succession until only one is left intact to fight for survival.
A core cast of young, fresh talent includes Jane Levy (Suburgatory) as Mia; Shiloh Fernandez (Deadgirl, Red Riding Hood) as David; Lou Taylor Pucci (Carriers) as Eric; Jessica Lucas (Cloverfield) as Olivia and Elizabeth Blackmore (Legend of the Seeker) as Natalie.
"This cast of burgeoning talent share the same spirit we had when creating the original," says Tapert. "The desire to deliver an unexpected and outrageously scary movie experience for the audience."
The Evil Dead marks director Federico Alvarez's feature debut. Originally from Uruguay, Alvarez studied filmmaking and communications, later opening his own production and post production company. In 2005 he won a scholarship to complete a masters in screenwriting in Amsterdam. In November 2009, he posted his four-minute short Panic Attack!, which became an instant viral internet phenomenon prompting intense interest from Hollywood and Ghost House Pictures in particular.
"We found a brilliant artist in Federico Alvarez. As a director, he understands what makes a story work and how to put the pieces together," says Raimi. "I'm really excited to see this story, that I care deeply about, retold by such a fine storyteller."
Evil Dead was released April 5th, 2013 and stars Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Lou Taylor Pucci, Jessica Lucas, Elizabeth Blackmore, Phoenix Connolly, Jim McLarty, Sian Davis. The film is directed by Fede Alvarez.
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Michael Hernandez
The remake may be ok. it just that Evil Dead without ash is not Evil Dead is just like Change the name of John Rambo to Jack Rambo and is not cool.:(
10 months agoby @Michael-HernandezFlag
Vanboy
It's funny that this article is about "The Evil Dead" the original, and Movieweb displays an image from Evil Dead II: Dead By Dawn.
10 months agoby @vanboyFlag
ollie-styrene
Nooooo... why..? thats my only question.. why..??? originals are perfect in their own way.. we dont need this..
1 year agoby @ollie-styreneFlag
CelluloidDreams
BTW.....I read that Sam Raimi's Production Company Sues Makers of Proposed 'Evil Dead' Sequel ..!!
1 year agoby @2movieguysFlag
CelluloidDreams
Some crap should never happen!? and why remake it in New Zealand...when the original was done here in America!
1 year agoby @2movieguysFlag
Checkmate1720
Boycott this bull$#!T
1 year agoby @checkmate1720Flag
Joshua A Tecumseh
I'll pass
1 year agoby @Joshua-A-TecumsehFlag
Mutant
I'm not either but it might be interesting to see, even if it is horrible.
1 year agoby @zenderFlag
TheDude1
Not looking forward to this at all.
1 year agoby @thedude1Flag