This 1987 Sam Raimi Horror Film Might Be the Greatest Reboot Ever Made
Initially, Raimi intended his sequel movie to follow in the footsteps of the third film, Army of Darkness, with themes like Medieval knights, time travel, and various monsters. However, to maintain a familiar feel for the original Evil Dead audience, Raimi, producer Rob Tapert, and co-writer Scott Spiegel decided to reinterpret the first movie’s concept, preserving its basic structure while adding more humor, enhanced special effects, and a larger ensemble. This adaptation not only served as a sequel but is widely regarded as one of the most successful reboots ever made.