Tag Archives: Sam Raimi

So far, 2017 has proven to be an amazing year for the horror movie genre. I recently had the chance to watch director Victor Mathieu’s The Monster Project. This film is easily one of my favorite films from this year. I had to know more about it and how it came about, and …

One huge highlight of being a reviewer of horror films is that we get to chat with the directors and actors of some of our favorite horror movies. We get the chance to pick their brains and get the real scoop on the films that we love. This weekend, we talked with Glenn Douglas Packard, Director …

Is Evil Dead II just another generic horror movie set in a cabin in the woods? Nope. The Evil Dead franchise is much bigger than that, and this film is no exception. While many retro reviews discuss how outdated the special effects are, this movie emphasizes how much better practical effects can be. Evil Dead …

I’ve been a huge fan of horror comedies for as long as I can remember. One of the films that started this love was Sam Raimi’s second sequel to his 1981 horror classic Evil Dead, 1992’s time and genre hopping cult classic Army of Darkess. Army of Darkness marked a …

Awhile back, I reviewed the phenomenal indie horror slasher/comedy Take Back the Knife. Besides some minor technical issues, it was a hell of a debut for writer/director Matt Storc. Recently, I got the chance to sit and talk to Matt about his film, his influences, how to make an independent …

Way back in 1981, Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert and Bruce Campbell turned a small cast and an even smaller budget into the modern independent horror masterpiece The Evil Dead. We salute the film and the filmmakers on the 35th anniversary of the theatrical premiere at the Redford theater in Detroit, Michigan! Even …

With Remake Fever in full swing, it was only a matter of time before studio execs got their grubby little hands on The Evil Dead, one of the best horror films ever made. Of course I was skeptical, especially after seeing the trailer, which looked like shit. But I decided …

Calling all television show bingers!  Are you looking for an awesome horror television show to watch?  Well, look no further because I found a diamond in the rough. Ash vs Evil Dead: Season One (2015) is now streaming on the Starz network!  They are even offering a free seven-day trial …

Horror films that have less than an R rating often catch flak for not being “horror” enough. There’s a notion that these films water down their content for various reasons, including trying to appeal to younger viewers. However, the idea that a horror film must reach a certain rating to …