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In the build-up to the release of Evil Dead Rise (read our review right Here) in 2023, Evil Dead franchise rights holders Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell, and Rob Tapert let it be known that they were already looking forward to producing more entries in the series, with Campbell revealing they were hoping to make a new sequel / spin-off every two or three years. Last year, they proved their commitment to this idea by hiring Sébastien Vaniček, who made his feature directorial debut on the French horror film Vermin, a.k.a. Infested, to write and direct a new installment in the franchise, which is going by the title Evil Dead Burn. In recent months, we’ve been seeing casting announcements: Dune: Part Two‘s Souheila Yacoub, a Swiss former rhythmic gymnast who won the Miss Suisse Romande beauty pageant before getting her acting career started, landed the lead role and has...

When it comes to streaming platforms, Starz often feels like the middle child in a very crowded family. You’ve got the older, more established siblings like Netflix, HBO, and Disney+ hogging the spotlight. Then there are platforms like Apple TV+, steadily rising with standout originals and big names. And somewhere in between sits Starz, the underdog sibling that doesn’t get talked about as much, but still manages to deliver.

While it may not dominate headlines or spark social media buzz, Starz has quietly built a killer lineup of original TV series. Whether you’re into absurd comedies, dramas, or edge-of-your-seat thrillers, there’s something in its catalog that’ll hook you. And the best part? A lot of these shows are still overlooked, making them hidden gems.

If you’ve been bouncing between the same few platforms and want to try something different, now’s a great time...

In the build-up to the release of Evil Dead Rise (read our review right Here) in 2023, Evil Dead franchise rights holders Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell, and Rob Tapert let it be known that they were already looking forward to producing more entries in the series, with Campbell revealing they were hoping to make a new sequel / spin-off every two or three years. Last year, they proved their commitment to this idea by hiring Sébastien Vaniček, who made his feature directorial debut on the French horror film Vermin, a.k.a. Infested, to write and direct a new installment in the franchise, which is going by the title Evil Dead Burn. In recent months, we’ve been seeing casting announcements: Dune: Part Two‘s Souheila Yacoub, a Swiss former rhythmic gymnast who won the Miss Suisse Romande beauty pageant before getting her acting career started, landed the lead role and has...

One of the first horror movies of the 2010s to kick off the genre's reboot craze is heading to Hulu. Fede Álvarez's Evil Dead will land on the streamer at the top of next month.

Beginning August 1, Evil Dead will be available to stream on Hulu. Released in 2013, the supernatural horror movie serves as both a soft reboot and continuation of the Evil Dead franchise, following a new set of protagonists who come under attack by dead people in a remote cabin in the woods. Although the reboot received mixed reviews from critics, with review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes noting an approval rating of 63%, it was a box office success, earning just under $98 million worldwide off a $17 million production budget.

The Evil Dead franchise began in 1981 with writer/director Sam Raimi's low-budget horror film The Evil Dead, starring Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams. Following the massive success of The Evil Dead,...

Bruce Campbell’s Pizza Poppa Cameo in Doctor Strange 2 Is Peak Chaos—and Totally Iconic(Photo Credit –YouTube)

Bruce Campbell has always marched to the beat of his own bloody, chainsaw-wielding drum. So when the MCU came knocking with big roles? He said no. Repeatedly. That’s the kind of chaotic energy only Campbell can pull off — the cult legend who could have been a major Marvel baddie, but instead chose to beat himself up in a pizza cart for two glorious scenes.

Turns out, he wasn’t looking for franchise fame. He was looking for something smaller. Something… stranger.

“Well, the MCU just finally caught up with me. Because I’ve turned them down for so many of these big parts. And they said, ‘How about a small part instead?’ I go, ‘You know what? That’s what

I’m looking for,’” Campbell joked during San Diego Comic-Con, per Screenrant.

Behaviour Interactive’s global multiplayer horror video game Dead by Daylight just celebrated its 9th anniversary, and it’s still adding new content. In fact, there’s going to be a cool new addition to the game tomorrow, June 17th, as the Five Nights at Freddy’s character Springtrap will be joining in on the horrific fun! To give a preview of Springtrap in action, a trailer has been released and can be seen in the embed above.

Here’s some information on the video game: Dead by Daylight is a multiplayer (4vs1) horror game where one player takes on the role of the savage Killer, and the other four players play as Survivors, trying to escape the Killer and avoid being caught, tortured and killed. Survivors play in third-person and have the advantage of better situational awareness. Since its launch in 2016, Dead by Daylight has reached over 50 million players worldwide,...

In the build-up to the release of Evil Dead Rise (read our review right Here) in 2023, Evil Dead franchise rights holders Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell, and Rob Tapert let it be known that they were already looking forward to producing more entries in the series, with Campbell revealing they were hoping to make a new sequel / spin-off every two or three years. Last year, they proved their commitment to this idea by hiring Sébastien Vaniček, who made his feature directorial debut on the French horror film Vermin, a.k.a. Infested, to write and direct a new installment in the franchise. A couple of weeks ago, it was announced that Dune: Part Two‘s Souheila Yacoub, a Swiss former rhythmic gymnast who won the Miss Suisse Romande beauty pageant before getting her acting career started, will be starring in Vaniček’s film, and now Deadline has broken the news that...

Sébastien Vaniček's Evil Dead Burn is preparing to enter production in New Zealand, and Variety reports that Dune: Part Two's Souheila Yacoub is set to play the lead role.

Yacoub had a small, but memorable supporting part in Denis Villeneuve's sequel as Fremen warrior Shishakli, who sacrifices her life to give her people time to escape a Harkonnen attack.

Vaniček made his feature directorial debut with Vermin/Vermine, aka Infested, which focused on the residents of a rundown French apartment building attempting to survive when an army of venomous, rapidly reproducing spiders invade.

The movie garnered a lot of acclaim, and won Best Picture and Best Director in its North American premiere at Fantastic Fest. It was also invited to the Sitges Film Festival, where it earned a nomination for Best Motion Picture and won a Special Jury Prize.

Whether this new movie will bring back Bruce Campbell's Ash Williams is unclear,...

The Evil Dead have successfully risen and now with they will burn, and filmmaker Sébastien Vaniček wants to make sure audiences really feel the heat when the film hits cinemas. Having already delivered an incredible debut with “Vermines” (“Infested”), he is now ready to get his hands on one of two upcoming movies based on the original “video nasty,” with the intention of putting audiences through a grueling cinematic experience.

It was earlier announced that the film would become the third film in the franchise to be led by a female star, following Fede Alvarez’s remake of the original 1981 movie, and last year’s Evil Dead Rise, with Dune: Part Two actress Souheila Yacoub set to star. For Vaniček, who co-wrote the screenplay with Florent Bernard, he knew exactly who he wanted for this new addition to the Evil Dead legacy. He told Variety:

“I’ve long admired Souheila’s work in France,...

In the build-up to the release of Evil Dead Rise (read our review right Here) in 2023, Evil Dead franchise rights holders Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell, and Rob Tapert let it be known that they were already looking forward to producing more entries in the series, with Campbell revealing they were hoping to make a new sequel / spin-off every two or three years. Last year, they proved their commitment to this idea by hiring Sébastien Vaniček, who made his feature directorial debut on the French horror film Vermin, a.k.a. Infested, to write and direct a new installment in the franchise. And now the project has a cast member: Deadline reports that Souheila Yacoub, a Swiss former rhythmic gymnast who won the Miss Suisse Romande beauty pageant before getting her acting career started, has signed on to star in the film. We had previously heard that this movie would be...

The early aughts launched a wave of horror remakes, but they’re especially known as an era full of American remakes of Japanese horror classics. One such adaptation is Takashi Shimizu‘s 2004 film, The Grudge, based on the Japanese film Ju-On: The Grudge, which Shimizu directed in 2002. It’s not often the original director is brought on for the American adaptation, so this is a fascinating film even for just that reason.

In the film, “An American nurse living and working in Tokyo is exposed to a mysterious supernatural curse, one that locks a person in a powerful rage before claiming their life and spreading to another victim.“

The Grudge stars horror icon Sarah Michelle Gellar, as well as Jason Behr (Roswell) and Clea DuVall (The Faculty). It was a massive hit upon release, raking in a reported $187.3 million on a $10 million budget. It was released when I was a kid,...

Not so groovy news for fans of The Evil Dead. Nearly three years after its release to critical acclaim, Saber Interactive's asymmetrical survival horror title Evil Dead: The Game is being pulled from Steam, Sony, and other digital storefronts with no reason given behind the removal. The developer confirmed the news on Wednesday, thanking supporters and writing, "Anyone who has purchased the game will still be able to play it as we plan to keep our servers online for everyone.” Since the axing of sales, Bruce Campbell, who reprized his role as Ash Williams for the game, has reacted to the adaptation's end, writing, "Dead end."

Evil Dead: The Game was notable for a few reasons. For Campbell, it marked his first time properly stepping back into the shoes of his Deadite-slaying hero since the end of Ash vs Evil Dead in 2018. It wasn't just him, either, as the...

With the flood of new releases each year, it’s easy to overlook just how many games quietly fade away. Behind every flashy trailer is the risk that a title might not land with players, no matter the franchise. Even games backed by major publishers can stumble; when they do, the fall is often silent, slow, and painful.

Evil Dead: The Game is the latest casualty in a brutally competitive industry. Once launched with hope in 2022 by Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games, it now finds itself being removed from major storefronts, an unceremonious end for a game that carried the weight of a legendary horror legacy.

Evil Dead: The Game faces a harsh reality in a crowded gaming landscape

Inspired by Sam Raimi’s cult-classic Evil Dead franchise, Evil Dead: The Game promised a bloody, co-op survival horror experience, complete with iconic characters like Ash Williams and grotesque Southern Gothic settings.

More terrifyingly free horror titles are coming to Vizio WatchFree+ in May, including both Damien Leone’s original slasher Terrifier and its smash hit first sequel, Terrifier 2.

WatchFree+ has thousands of free premium movies and shows that can be streamed on demand on Vizio TVs, or Anyone can enjoy titles like these and more using the Vizio mobile app! All you need is a free Vizio Account to start enjoying WatchFree+.

Here’s the full lineup of fresh horror arrivals on May 1, 2025…

House at the End of the Street

After moving with her mother to a small town, a teenager finds that an accident happened in the house at the end of the street. Things get more complicated when she befriends a boy. A double murder is not an accident.

Cast: Jennifer Lawrence (The Hunger Games), Elisabeth Shue (The Boys), Max Thieriot (Jumper)

The Cabin in the Woods

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The Bondsman is an action horror and dark comedy-drama series created by Grainger David. The Prime Video series follows Hub Halloran, a backwoods bounty hunter who comes back to life after being killed. But his second chance at life comes with a catch, which is that he has to work as a bounty hunter for Lucifer, and he must capture demons who escaped from hell. The Bondsman stars Kevin Bacon, Jennifer Nettles, Beth Grant, Damon Herriman, Maxwell Jenkins, and Jolene Purdy. So, if you loved the gory action, thrilling story, hilarious dark comedy, and compelling characters in The Bondsman, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Preacher Credit – AMC

Preacher is a dark fantasy neo-Western dark comedy-drama series created by Sam Catlin, Seth Rogen, and Evan Goldberg. Based on the comic book series of the...

The team at Vizio WatchFree+ has unleashed a brand new batch of horror movies to keep you company this month, promising to chill you to the bone even as the weather warms up.

WatchFree+ has thousands of free premium movies and shows that can be streamed on demand on Vizio TVs, or Anyone can enjoy titles like these and more using the Vizio mobile app! All you need is a free Vizio Account to start enjoying WatchFree+.

Here’s the full lineup of fresh horror arrivals for April 2025…

The Grudge 2 (2006) – April 1

Three interwoven stories about a terrible curse. A young woman encounters a malevolent supernatural force while searching for her missing sister in Tokyo; a mean high school prank goes horribly wrong; a woman with a deadly secret moves into a Chicago apartment building.

Ju-On: The Grudge 2 (2003) – April 1

As their curse spreads on, the ghosts find their chance to...

I’m a sucker for a good vampire film, whether it features a sexy vampire like Bram Stoker’s Dracula or a nasty one like 30 Days of Night. But one of my personal favorite tales about bloodsuckers is an underrated 2010 release by Michael Spierig and Peter Spierig titled Daybreakers. Boasting an all-star cast and an interesting twist on vampire lore, it didn’t make waves upon initial release. And yet, I still find myself banging the proverbial drum for this film, especially today, because the movie is now streaming for free on Vizio WatchFree+.

Daybreakers takes place in 2019 (ten years in the future upon the film’s initial release) where a plague has transformed a majority of the human population into vampires. But without any humans from which to feed, the vampires are now facing a food crisis. Ethan Hawke plays Edward Dalton, a hematologist working on creating a blood substitute to save humanity.

Can you feel it? The air is getting warmer, the days are growing longer, and we’re officially halfway to Halloween! That’s right—April marks the midpoint to everyone’s favorite spooky holiday, and what better way to celebrate than with a curated list of horror films on Fawesome?

April may feel far from October, but horror is a year-round obsession for true fans. As we count down the months to Halloween, let these movies remind you why we love the genre: the thrills, the chills, and the sheer joy of being terrified. So, whether you’re watching alone in the dark or hosting a halfway-to-Halloween movie night, these picks are sure to keep the spooky spirit alive. After all, why should October have all the fun?

1. The Mist (dir. Frank Darabont)

Starring: Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, Laurie Holden

The entire town is wrapped with an eerie fog following a massive thunderstorm.

The horror genre possibly harbors the most valuable props you can think of. Freddy's glove, Leatherface's chainsaw and, why not, the cup used by the lady in Get Out to hypnotize Chris. Most horror movies have a specific object that fans would like to own. And as it turns out, you can actually buy one of horror's most precious objects:Evil Dead's Necronomicon, a.k.a. the Book of the Dead, which is activated upon reciting some incantations to summon the visciously playful and wicked demons from Sam Raimi's franchise.

As reported by Bloody Disgusting, auction house Propstore is holding its annual event that focuses on memorabilia from your favorite movies. The event is officially titled "Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction: Los Angeles Spring 2025," and it will be held on March 26, 2025. You can already sign up and view some of the most important items to be auctioned, which...

There are few horror franchises that have as rabid a fan base as Evil Dead. The Sam Raimi franchise has seen five film installments, a TV series and a recent hit video game that has introduced a new generation of fans to Ash Williams. The original film in this deadite-based nightmare, The Evil Dead, just celebrated the 40th anniversary of its theatrical release last year. Now, fans can bid on the film's original deadly props. This includes the dreaded Necronomicon.

Bruce Campbell first gained attention in the horror world when he starred as Ash Williams in the cult classic The Evil Dead in 1981. While the last two Evil Dead projects didn't feature Campbell on center stage, the actor has remained the face of the iconic horror franchise that Sam Raimi created. And though he has been in a number of movies and television shows since then, he'd still want to revisit the iconic character that helped shape him into the actor he is today. However, though the actor expressed his willingness to return to the Evil Dead realm, it is something he's only willing to do under one (understandable) condition.

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Director Sam Raimi and actor Bruce Campbell have worked on four "Evil Dead" film and TV projects together. I needn't reiterate "The Evil Dead" and "Evil Dead 2: Dead By Dawn," as the cultists know them well. However, something happened after Raimi and Campbell made "Army of Darkness" in 1992, completing Ash's arc in the process. That film was distributed by Universal, which positioned it to gain a crossover audience. Sadly, though, it didn't do well at the box office, but became a massive cult hit. It was deeply beloved by many, eventually attaining the same canonized status as its immediate forebear.

In his autobiography "If Chins Could Kill," Campbell laid out the difference between a "cult film" and a "blockbuster." A blockbuster is a million people seeing a film 10 times, and a cult film is 10 people seeing a film a million times.

No matter the time of year, Shudder always has an extensive supply of horror films to satisfy its subscribers. Spring might be quickly approaching, but spooky season never ends with this streaming service. This month, the platform is guaranteed to have even more gruesome and terrifying films for everyone to enjoy.

From comedic slasher flicks to vampires and the supernatural, Shudder will have just about every subgenre viewers could possibly want. Whether horror fans want blood and gore or psychological thrillers, the platform has them covered. No matter what audiences want to see this month, Shudder will certainly have something for them.

'30 Days of Night' Stream Now on Shudder

Based on the comic book miniseries of the same name, 30 Days of Night unfolds in the small town of Barrow, Alaska, during their yearly polar night, in which the sun doesn’t rise for 30 days. After strange occurrences begin...

It's hard to find a studio that isn't dying to get their own hit crossover film nowadays, especially when compared to the likes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and its numerous successes. However, it may surprise audiences to know that there have been many proposed crossover films between characters of all different films and genres, and many that were never realized.

Although the world has gotten to see massive crossover films like Freddy vs. Jason and The Avengers, there are many other movies that fans probably would've loved to see as well.

Ash Almost Starred in the Greatest Horror Crossover Evil Dead & A Nightmare on Elm Street & Friday the 13th

After the success of the major horror crossover Freddy vs. Jason in 2003, plans for a bigger sequel were quickly put in motion. Audiences had already seen two of horror's most legendary characters duke it out on the big screen, so...

Fresh off the thrills and spills of the first movie, director/co-writer Taweewat and gang return with another installment of gross-out scares influenced by the great maestro of the macabre, Sam Raimi. This time, the mood is darker, grittier and more action-packed, echoing the same sentiments of the “Evil Dead” series that became a cult classic throughout the years.

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The hauntings start in 1854, in a field of death and decay playing host to a grueling battle where a soldier, Puang (Yasaka Chaisorn) lies dying minutes before death in the form a bayonet swings towards his throat. Strangely enough, his life is saved by a hideous witch-like creature that emerges from the ground like Sadako (Manita Chobchue in a dedicated makeup-heavy role), and she promises to absolve him if he allows her to place her severed tongue into his throat...

Summon the ultimate evil to your lunch table with the Army of Darkness lunch box.

The retro-style tin tote is modeled after the Necronomicon, the ancient Sumerian tome that is bound in human flesh and inked in blood.

Made by Surreal Entertainment, it measures 7.75″ long, 6.75″ tall, and 4″ wide.

A 10-ounce beverage container, featuring artwork from the interior pages of the Book of the Dead and a soup cup lid, is included.

Due out in May, the Previews exclusive product is up for pre-order for $24.99.

Bruce Campbell reprises his iconic role of Ash Williams in the 1992 third installment in Sam Raimi‘s Evil Dead franchise, but I dig that the lunch box doesn’t try to shoehorn him in.

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If you are a horror fan, then there is a big chance that you might have heard about the horror streaming service Shudder, and if you have its subscription, you might be wondering what’s in store for you in March 2025. Don’t worry. There is a host of new and old horror movies coming to the service in the upcoming month, and we have listed the 13 best movies coming to Shudder in March 2025.

Army of Darkness (March 1) Credit – Universal Pictures

Army of Darkness is a dark fantasy horror comedy film directed by Sam Raimi, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Ivan Raimi. The 1992 film is the third installment in the Evil Dead franchise, and it follows Ash Williams as he is transported to the Middle Ages and must fight the undead to go back to his time.

One of the funniest scenes in cult classic Army of Darkness features Bruce Campbell’s Ash Williams arriving at the Necronomicon’s location, only to forget the last word of the phrase needed that will allow him to pick it up safely. So he mumbles, he coughs, and just generally mispronounces it altogether. That phrase is “Klaatu barada nikto,” and if it sounds familiar, it should. "Klaatu barada nikto" was first spoken on film in the 1951 sci-fi classic The Day the Earth Stood Still.

In 1968, George Romero's Night of The Living Dead made its theatrical debut and became a horror landmark. The film popularized zombies as midnight monsters, laying the foundation for an entire subgenre in the process. For years, theaters were filled with features catering to America's obsession with the living dead. Some, like Romero's Dawn of The Dead, were cinematic masterstrokes, while others faded into obscurity. Eventually, the genre found success outside the confines of film. AMC created a pop culture sensation with The Walking Dead, and the show was a franchise juggernaut in its prime. That being said, this forgotten Italian B-movie is quite possibly the most interesting piece of zombie media ever produced.

Directed by Michele Soavi, Cemetery Man is an incredibly unconventional take on an admittedly well-tread genre. Rupert Everett stars as Francesco Dellamorte, a cemetery caretaker and reluctant watchdog. Every night, he observes zombies rising from...

We made the exciting announcement just last week that Chelsea Rebecca and James A. Janisse’s Dead Meat Podcast is now part of the Bloody FM podcast network, and we are extremely excited to step into the ring with Chelsea and James this year. Speaking of stepping into the ring, the duo’s annual Horror Royal Rumble is doing just that this afternoon!

Dead Meat’s own spin on the annual WWE event Royal Rumble, which streams live tonight on Peacock beginning at 6pm Et, the Horror Royal Rumble has been an annual tradition here in the horror world for the past three years, with the Dead Meat team whipping up custom-created versions of your favorite horror characters within the video game WWE 2K24 and making them do battle in a twisted version of WWE’s event. The rules? 30 wrestlers enter the ring, one-by-one, in 60-second increments. The only way...

Founded in 2004, the comic book publishing company Dynamite Entertainment got started with a comic book continuation of Sam Raimi’s 1992 horror comedy classic Army of Darkness. Soon after, they started publishing a book that starred the popular sword-and-sorcery character Red Sonja. Over the years, Dynamite has sent a lot of Army of Darkness crossover comics into the world, having hero Ash Williams cross paths with the likes of Herbert West, Re-Animator; Darkman, the Marvel Zombies, Xena: Warrior Princess, the characters from Hack/Slash, Vampirella, Kiss, and Elvis Presley (from Bubba Ho-Tep), among others. Now, to celebrate the company’s 20th anniversary, Dynamite is having Ash and Red Sonja team up for the crossover comic book mini-series Red Sonja vs. The Army of Darkness!

SuperHeroHype reports that Red Sonja vs. The Army of Darkness will find wise-cracking Deadite slayer Ashley “Ash” J. Williams hurled through time and space. This time, however,...

Men in suits of armor. Courtly romance. Raging bouts of plague and pillaging. All these and more are the hallmarks of a good old-fashioned medieval movie. So many of our most enduring legends have their start in the Middle Ages, from King Arthur and Knights of the Round Table to Robin Hood, and for good reason -- their classic tales of adventure and noble battles for justice have won over audiences for hundreds of years.

Although adventures are never in short supply, whether our heroes are off fighting in the Crusades, waging a seemingly endless war in France over the right to rule France, or battling smaller tyrannies on the home front, films set in medieval times aren't just limited to the action genre. We've put together a comprehensive list of some of the best medieval films of all time, running the gamut from dramas and tales of adventures to horror,...

The “Evil Dead” movies have been the brainchild of Sam Raimi, who was very much inspired by the works of Hp Lovecraft and the mythology of the “Necronomicon.” The Necronomicon is usually a fictional grimoire appearing in Lovecraft’s horror tales. In the Evil Dead movies, the “Necronomicon Ex-Mortis” is the fictional grimoire usually playing havoc upon a group of unsuspecting inhabitants who chance upon the book (usually in a cabin in the woods) and attempt to read it, causing chaos.

Practical effects usually characterize the “Evil Dead” movies, with ample amounts of gore and a blend of horror and dark comedy, at least in terms of the original trilogy that Raimi directed. The newer versions skew more towards a dark, horror bent, but the gore remains consistent. Also consistent is the protagonist, Ash Williams (Bruce Campbell), who appears in all five films as well as the television series.

This...

On February 19, 1993, the third entry in director Sam Raimi‘s Evil Dead franchise – Army of Darkness (watch it Here) – reached theatres. Even though the film was a box office failure, it quickly earned a cult following… and by now, it probably ranks as one of the most popular horror comedies ever made. So there are a lot of fans out there who will be happy to hear that new Army of Darkness Funko Pop! figures are going to be released in March, and if you want to make sure you’ll be able to add these figures to your collection as soon as possible, they’re already available for pre-order on Entertainment Earth!

The figures are Ash with Boomstick (pre-order Here) and Evil Ash (get it Here). Images can be seen at the bottom of this article.

Here’s the description of Ash with Boomstick: “The Middle Ages need a...

Over a decade after Army of Darkness first received the Funko treatment back in 2014, new Ash Williams and Evil Ash Pop! toys are on their way.

Ash dons his S-Mart uniform from the end of the film, complete with boomstick and mechanical hand. His possessed counterpart Evil Ash is ready for battle with a sinister sneer and medieval weaponry.

Both characters were played to perfection by Bruce Campbell in Sam Raimi‘s third entry in the Evil Dead franchise.

Due out in March, each 3.75″ vinyl figure costs $11.99.

The Evil Dead series continues to flourish with two new films in the works: Sébastien Vaniček‘s Evil Dead Burn, due out in 2026, and Francis Galluppi‘s as-yet-untitled installment.

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The Western genre may not be as popular as it once was, especially on television, but that doesn't mean there aren't great stories still being told on the medium. Popular Western shows like Deadwood and Justified were consistently thrilling and garnered many fans in the process. On the other hand, there are stellar Western shows that have fallen under the radar because they only lasted one season.

Whether because of low ratings, an inability to find a larger audience or the narrative told everything it needed to, these series were axed after their sole season. Regardless if the shows originated in the modern era or before the 21st century, they remain a welcoming treat for Western genre fans. From cult classics like Firefly to underrated miniseries like The Good Lord Bird, these Western shows provided amazing storytelling in a single season.

Bruce Campbell is Charismatic in The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr....

Horror movies have a long-standing reputation for over-the-top performances, with some of them standing the test of time despite their aggressive camp. Performances in horror movies often go overlooked, with a high degree of acting skill necessary to convey the heart-thumping terror of one's life being endangered by a masked serial killer or a supernatural entity from beyond the grave. While certain horror movies do excel with the subtlety of their performances, is the bombastic, over-the-top characters that are recognized even years later.

There are a wide variety of horror movie characters that might necessitate a campy, no-holds-barred performance. Most obviously, many horror movie villains require an actor willing to get big and loud with their takes, making themselves into a ferocious predator operating beyond the confines of typical human interaction. In other cases, the victims themselves may need to get wild and wicked with their performances, requiring actors to...

After the popularity of Evil Dead Rise in 2023, another Evil Dead movie is in the works and there are already a ton of exciting updates about Evil Dead Burn. Debuting in 1981 with the release of The Evil Dead, the legendary horror franchise follows various poor souls as they encounter the Necronomicon, the book of the dead which has the power to summon demon-like deadites that possess the bodies of the living. Though the original film was a gritty masterpiece of terror, the sequels became increasingly silly and deftly mixed black humor with horror.

The original trilogy followed Ash Williams, played by horror icon Bruce Campbell, and was very much carried by the B-movie actor's charisma and wit. However, after the release of 1992's Army of Darkness, the franchise went dormant until 2013's eponymous remake, where the franchise's continuity was somewhat rudderless. Then, Evil Dead Rise took the series in a...

Director Lee Cronin's recent Evil Dead Rise proved to be a big success for Sam Raimi and Robert Tapert’s Ghost House Pictures (grossing $147 million against its $15-19 million budget), so it was inevitable that another instalment in the iconic horror franchise would enter development sooner rather than later.

Back in February, we got word that Vermin director Sébastien Vaniček had been enlisted to co-write and helm the then untitled project, which was described as a spin-off. This indicated that the movie would not be a direct sequel to Rise, but all plot details are still under wraps for the time being.

Now, Vaniček has taken to Instagram to announce that the movie is officially titled Evil Dead Burn, and will be released at some point in 2026.

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Evil Dead fans have plenty to look forward to in the coming years as the franchise based on Sam Raimi's original 1981 film continues to evolve.

French director Sébastien Vaniček recently shared an exciting update on the next planned movie in the franchise, which we now know will be titled Evil Dead Burn. The director shared a photo of the screenplay's title page via his social media account, teasing the next chapter. He and Florent Bernard co-wrote the script.

Previously, Lee Cronin wrote and directed the smash hit 2023 movie Evil Dead Rise, starring Alyssa Sutherland and Lily Sullivan as sisters who must combat the Deadites after their kids mistakenly summon them via the infamous Necronomicon, unaware of what the book really entails.

Evil Dead Rise performed very well theatrically, earning more than $147 million and receiving praise from critics. In many ways, Cronin's film felt like a fresh reboot of the long-running franchise,...

In the build-up to the release of Evil Dead Rise (read our review right Here) last year, Evil Dead franchise rights holders Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell, and Rob Tapert let it be known that they were already looking forward to producing more entries in the series, with Campbell revealing they were hoping to make a new sequel / spin-off every two or three years. In February, they proved their commitment to this idea by hiring Sébastien Vaniček, who made his feature directorial debut on the French horror film Vermin, a.k.a. Infested, to write and direct a new installment in the franchise. Now, Vaniček has taken to social media to share a picture of the title page for his script Evil Dead Burn, along with a promise that the film will be released in 2026!

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Watching incredible feats of heroism as timeless figures saved the day led to some of the most iconic moments in film history and solidified their place among the greatest movie heroes of all time. From out-of-this-world superheroes to more grounded protagonists across action, horror, and sci-fi, the appeal of iconic heroes comes down to many things, including captivating courage, spectacular showcases of brute strength, or even more subtle qualities that signal the virtue of a selfless hero. These stars all became icons in their own right, yet each has different qualities that make them stand out in film history.

While many of the world’s biggest franchises were led by astounding cinematic heroes, this esteemed honor also extends to more grounded characters whose status as a movie legend comes from their realistic portrayal and real-world perseverance. Whether it’s heroes literally putting their lives on the line to protect the...

A few years ago, Spooky Pinball LLC created a pinball machine inspired by John Carpenter’s 1978 classic Halloween, and a while back they also built a Texas Chainsaw Massacre pinball machine, inspired by Tobe Hooper’s 1974 classic. Now, they’re continuing their journey through some of the greatest horror movies ever made, as they’ve revealed that their latest pinball machine is inspired by Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead franchise!

Here’s the information: Evil Dead Pinball is a wide body pinball machine set in the world of the first two films of the iconic franchise, The Evil Dead and Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn. The players will be guided along by Ash Williams, voiced by Bruce Campbell, as they battle the relentless forces of evil. Ash’s now evil girlfriend Linda (voiced by Lara Sluyter) and Professor Knowby (voiced by Scott Innes) will provide an additional level of...

The Saw is family, sure, but also the go-to weapon for many movie maniacs beyond Leatherface. Fresh off celebrating 50 years of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre , the Halloweenies take inventory on the best chainsaws in horror movie history. Are we talking about Ash Williams battling deadites or Seth Green carving up some meaty hands?

Pull the chain and let ‘er rip below!

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You can also become a member of their Patreon, The Rewind , for hilariously irreverent commentaries, one-off deep dives on your favorite rentals, and even spinoffs like their recent run Fortune & Glory: An Indiana...

Warning: Spoilers for Army of Darkness #12!The ever-expanding Army of Darkness comic book franchise adds new context to the overall Evil Dead franchise's most confounding question. Fans often wonder why the opening of Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn begins with what appears to be a recap of the original Evil Dead movie without the rest of the cast. Either that or Ash decided to go back to the same cabin that caused him grief beforehand.

Thankfully, Army of Darkness Forever #12 by Tony Fleecs, Pop Mhan, Brad Simpson, and Troy Peteri finds a way to canonize the most confusing parable within the Evil Dead franchise. By the series' end, Forever implies that history does repeat itself at the start of Evil Dead 2, as both Ash and the Necronomicon have been trapped in a never-ending time loop of sorts.

The reasoning behind the sequel's openers is complicated and worth delving...

Its one thing to create a memorable and classic horror movie. Its a whole different thing to be able to keep up the same quality twice.

With a genre as massive and diverse as horror, many incredible filmmakers have been able to almost replicate their successes. Whether with new additions or refreshed ideas, many horror franchises have created sequel movies that are just as beloved as the original.

The Army of Darkness Caps off a Perfect, Horrific Sam Raimi Trilogy Army of Darkness (1992)

Reviews for Army of Darkness (1992)

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Army of Darkness is a standout horror sequel that takes the Evil Dead franchise in a bold, wildly different direction, swapping the haunted cabin for a medieval battlefield. With Sam Raimi at the helm, the film leans heavily into adventure and slapstick comedy, transforming Ash Williams from a reluctant hero to an over-the-top action star.

You’re walking down a shadowy street at night, flashlight in hand, when suddenly you spot an unusual building with flickering neon signs. Drawn closer, you realize it’s an abandoned arcade—but not like any you’ve visited before. Past the entrance, instead of racing games and light guns, you find cabinets displaying familiar boogeymen from your favorite horror flicks.

Deeper still lies a creepy museum and a world both strange and irresistibly compelling. Welcome to RetroRealms Arcade.

RetroRealms Arcade is no ordinary retro collection. It transports iconic characters like Ash Williams and Michael Myers from their big screen exploits, reinventing them as pixelated platforming heroes and villains. Developer WayForward worked magic translating these legends into 16-bit form while staying faithful to their essence.

But RetroRealms is more than just games. A 3D first-person “hub” serves as a diorama housing the experience. Wander rooms filled with references only true fans will appreciate.

Jump back to the 16-bit era with RetroRealms, a love letter to classic horror franchises. Developer Boss Team Games and publisher WayForward team up to bring us two nostalgia-fueled adventures starring Michael Myers from Halloween and Ash Williams from Evil Dead. Transporting beloved protagonists from film to an arcade cabinet near you, this game pays homage to a bygone age of side-scrolling action.

Set across multiple consoles, RetroRealms starts you in a first-person 3D hub modeled after a creepy arcade. From there, purchase standalone platformers set in the worlds of Halloween or Evil Dead. Wielding butcher knives and boomsticks, hack through throngs of enemies across levels filled with pixelated bloodshed and references to the movies. Playing feels just like surviving one of Ash’s bizarre adventures or enduring Michael’s slashing rampage.

When you need a break from relentless monsters, hunt for secrets hidden between realms. By tapping an item,...

Does Peacock’s new series, ‘Hysteria!’ make the list?

It’s the spooky season, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a laugh at the same time.

That’s why I’m pulling out my list of the top 7 horror comedy TV shows you can stream right now – just in time to enjoy Peacock’s newest entry to the genre with “Hysteria!” The new horror comedy series is set during the “Satanic Panic” of the late 1980s when a heavy metal band trying to take advantage of the craze finds themselves at the center of a witch-hunt. If you missed my movie list of top horror comedies, check it out here. And if you’re wondering why I don’t have a list of straight-up scary movies, the reason is simple – I don’t watch them because they terrify me. My babysitter showed me the original “It” when...

Famous horror actor Bruce Campbell is making his return to television horror with the new Peacock series “Hysteria!” The show marks Campbell’s first major horror television role since ending his run on “Ash vs Evil Dead” in 2018. In “Hysteria!,” Campbell plays Chief Dandridge, a police chief investigating strange disappearances in a town gripped by fears of satanic influences.

At 66 years old, Campbell is taking on a very different role than his most famous character, Ash Williams from “The Evil Dead” franchise. Instead of playing an unwitting hero facing supernatural chaos, Chief Dandridge enters as an established authority figure meant to solve the town’s problems. Campbell said this change was an “intriguing contrast” that brought “maturity and gravitas” to his horror work.

Set in the 1980s, “Hysteria!” explores the real-life “Satanic Panic” period where many feared secret occult threats. The show centers on a group of teenagers starting a Satan-inspired band,...