As a seasoned movie enthusiast with over three decades of film-watching under my belt, I can confidently say that the Evil Dead franchise has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. From its humble beginnings in a cabin in the woods to its latest iterations set in urban landscapes like Los Angeles, it’s been a thrilling journey that’s managed to keep me on my toes.
The tale of “Evil Dead” has undergone numerous changes over the years, starting from a humble cabin in the woods and evolving into a substantial franchise. It’s anticipated that there will be at least two more films added to this series in the coming days. Despite the intricacies of fitting these movies into the broader narrative of the series, the original actor, Bruce Campbell, has reassured us they are not as complex as the chronology of “Star Wars,” which director George Lucas filmed out of sequence – a point he humorously acknowledged in his recent interview with ScreenRant.
Discussing the upcoming installments of the Evil Dead series, Campbell mentioned that they’ll incorporate a few nods to the original trilogy as Easter eggs, linking them together in some way despite not necessarily picking up the story from one film to another. He finds it relatively straightforward and nothing like George Lucas’s Star Wars saga, which started with Episode IV in 1977, and only reached Episode I – The Phantom Menace 22 years later.
We’ll ensure that future installments acknowledge the legacy of the franchise, even though it didn’t exactly follow a traditional path. It’s been evolving for years in various ways. They need to show some respect and pay tribute. Additionally, there will always be a looming threat. The connection may not be as intricate as George Lucas’s saga with Jabba the Hutt and Chapters 9 to 12, told in reverse, but it will have similar elements.
Evil Dead Is Officially ‘Out of the Cabin’
In contrast, while 1992’s “Army of Darkness” found Ash Williams, played by Campbell, being sent back to 1300 AD to fight hordes of villains (including his own evil counterpart), the series went back to its original setting in 2013 with Fede Álvarez’s “Evil Dead.” This latest installment centered around a tight-knit group at a cabin in the woods, who were struggling to survive against the supernatural powers released from the Book of the Dead (Naturom Demonto).
Starting in 2015, the Evil Dead franchise underwent a significant change in tone with the TV show Ash vs Evil Dead, moving it away from its traditional forest setting and expanding its scope. This trend continued in 2023’s Evil Dead Rise, which was set in an apartment complex in Los Angeles – quite a contrast to the forests of Tennessee. As stated by Bruce Campbell, future installments will likely continue this pattern, as he notes that Evil Dead has now left its cabin roots behind, signaling a shift towards introducing new characters and settings to the saga rather than relying on nostalgia.
We’ve left the cabin and are now far away from it. In fact, we’ve moved past the point of Ash. To put it another way, we’re two movies past Ash. Since nobody seems to care about the old man anymore, it’s all right. It works perfectly fine.
Details about the settings for the upcoming sequels, directed by Sébastien Vaniček and Francis Galluppi, are being kept secret. However, with each director bringing their unique style to Raimi’s universe, it will be fascinating to discover the environments they select for their movies. Will they opt for a 1970s suburban backdrop? Perhaps they’ll delve into how Deadites are handled in foreign lands. It could also lead us on a space voyage a millennium from now. The possibilities are endless! With Raimi and Campbell still part of the franchise, fans can expect a thrilling ride with the iconic splatstick series that consistently strays from our expectations while staying true to the beloved cult classics.
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2024-10-20 18:33