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.

NCIS Season 22: Who Plays Paige In Episode 16?

Jessica Knight (Katrina Law) and Kasie Hines (Diona Reasonover) naively assume they’ll have a relaxing, artsy, crime-free Friday night during “Ladies’ Night.” However, despite this optimistic outlook, they attend Robin Knight’s (Lilan Bowden) place with the intention of pottery-making and self-expression. Regrettably, their current case – which revolves around a woman who died in a fire at an antique shop, and whose death may not be as straightforward as it appears – disrupts their plans and necessitates involving numerous friends to help solve the mystery.

Are Studios’ Casting Decisions Considered Free Speech?

On Friday, California’s Second Appellate District overturned an earlier ruling based on a state law that permits dismissal of claims intended to suppress free speech in advance. This decision reinforces the general principle in most instances that casting decisions can be considered speech and thus fall under First Amendment protections. As the order explained, “Apple’s action was not just a trivial matter of deciding between using nails or screws to construct a set. Casting Johnson was a crucial aspect in recounting a pivotal event in American history.