Evil dead news news related to the evil dead franchise. The evil dead book of the dead limited edition limited edition bruce campbell actor, sam raimi actor rated. Evil deadevil dead 2 book of the dead dvds are your. The key to this experiment is something called the book of dead. Evil dead ii is full of memorable scenes and quotes. When i noticed that the symbols are actually words in english, in some kind of code and i have translated it the best i can. The evil dead originally released as book of the dead is a 1981 american supernatural slasher film written and directed by sam raimi and executive produced by raimi and bruce campbell, who also starred alongside ellen sandweiss and betsy baker. Evil dead is one of the most classic horror films ever. This is the limited edition book of the dead dvd release of sam raimis original the evil dead film.
The book of the dead designed by tom sullivan is the ultimate trophy for those that have made sam raimis 80s brainchild a cause. Evil dead 2 is a definite musthave for fans of zomcom, so if you havent bought a copy yet then this special limited edition is the way to go. Rubbery book version really is an impressive special edition if youre into, you know, the latex smell. I always select the absolute best, least damaged ones when i buy them, and i take great care in ensuring they remain undamaged. But really, evil dead 2 is a one man movie, with bruce campbell carrying the film, and he is spectacular. Evil dead the book of the dead limited edition dvd. In conjunction with that release and promovieblogger, we have a. It was put together by director sam rami and actor bruce campbell who had to scrape the money. Feb 24, 2019 the evil dead book of the dead limited edition dvd bruce campbell, sam raimi. Anchor bay was even smart enough to acknowledge the many editions of the movie by including a thorough, nicely illustrated booklet. The evil dead limited edition the book of the dead 1982 director. Inside it houses the original artwork from tom sullivan, the designer of the original prop from the movie, as well as a 24 page booklet bringing dead home for dinner detailing the long journey of rights and releases to. This was a legendary project raimi was involved in while still in college, which became the inspiration for the evil dead.
With bruce campbell, sarah berry, dan hicks, kassie wesley depaiva. Once the evil is unleashed, there is no stopping it. I think its better having their own boxes, helps them stand up to the rest of the dvds better, and a little less likely to get smooshed. This is the first widescreen home video edition for the film and this is supposed to be raimis intended rendition, but fans have become used to the full frame version, assumed to be the. Dvd talk evil dead 2 book of the dead edition i guess the question is, do they each still have their own boxes under that packaging, or are they bare. Raimis work can be also be seen in for love of the game, a simple plan, darkman, and the quick and the dead.
The book in the movie is made from human flesh and written in human blood. Evil dead 2 book of the dead, is in great condition. A group of american teenage yuppies are on holiday in a remote cabin in the tennessee mountains. The evil dead book of the dead 1983 limited edition dvd. Im always very careful with the packaging of my dvds.
In a similar fashion to the first evil dead film and army of darkness, there have been numerous dvd releases of evil dead ii. The contents inside are all in excellent condition. Evil dead limited edition dvds for sale in stock ebay. Five friends travel to a cabin in the woods, where. Book of the dead may soon become the holy grail of limited edition dvds. Evil dead book of the dead edition nercronomicom cover. The book of the dead limited edition by dalton ross updated march 17, 2020 at 02. The lone survivor of an onslaught of fleshpossessing spirits holes up in a cabin with a group of strangers while the demons continue their attack. This anchor bay deluxe presentation has established a new precedent in the world of collectible dvds.
Evil dead dvd, 2002, the book of the dead limited edition soft face cover. It was promised for the book of the dead edition, but unfortunately, while all the music licensing issues with the short film were resolved, there were so many people involved in its production that clearing its release. I believe this book of the dead edition of evil dead 2 offers the best visual presentation of the film found on dvd. Evil dead book of the dead limited edition dvd set oop. Evil dead steelbook bluray bitte beschreibung lesen. The evil dead 2 book of the dead 2 limited edition. Doctor strange 2 goes fullon evil dead in multiverse of madness fan poster the evil dead 2. The evil dead series, both in the cinematic and television forms, has a marvelously delirious history. For the pages, i printed off the pages from the evil dead limited edition book of the dead dvds.
The title is a limited edition special feature and it will be in short supply. It was put together by director sam rami and actor bruce campbell who had to scrape the money together to film it, and mostly used their friends and family as the crew. Either the 2000 r1 us anchor bay evil dead ii standard dvd or the 2000 r1 us anchor bay evil dead ii limited edition tin dvd. The evil dead limited edition is being released by anchor bay entertainment on bluray on august 31, 2010. The evil dead the book of the dead limited edition. Overall, the evil dead ii book of the dead limited edition dvd is not worth buying, particularly if you already own the film in one of its earlier incarnations. The film focuses on five college students vacationing in an isolated cabin in a remote wooded area. Thats over 500 groovy pages of demonic hordes, mirror dimensions, lovecraftian horrors and bruce campbell as ash williams.
Special dvd edition of sam raimis classic low budget gorefest, the evil dead, comes in a 16 page book of the dead packaging with illustrations by tom. Dvd talk evil deadevil dead 2 book of the dead dvds are your cases splitting. The evil dead dvd, 2002, the book of the dead edition for sale. Evil dead book of the dead limited edition dvd secret. The evil dead dvd 2002, the book of the dead edition this limited edition of the evil dead comes packaged in a special leatherlike case that simulates the original leather bound book featured in the three movies. And simply reading from the book of the dead will unleash the evil spirits of the dead into this world with no hope of escape. Youll find yourself peering through your fingers or perhaps. The evil dead book of the dead limited edition, very good dvd.
The actual contents of both discs are identical, but the limited edition version was limited to 50,000 units and is usually more expensive to get, but does come in a tin with a postcard sized replica of the uk palace. Special dvd edition of sam raimis classic low budget gorefest, the evil dead, comes in a 16 page book of the dead packaging with illustrations by tom sullivan. There are also a fanalysis documentary, a discovering evil dead featurette, and tv spots, all of which make this limited edition truly special. Directing is sam raimi, who also directs the original evil dead and the third film in the series army of darkness. Two major things separate this version from every other dvd. This evil force possesses them one by one, and before long, theres the possibility that no. Reviewed by staci layne wilson latest user comments. While the difference between the previous thx edition and this divimax edition was apparent right off the bat in the video department, in terms of fidelity i was hard pressed to tell the difference between the two releases, and the absence of a dts mix is a disappointment, especially when you consider that the first evil dead book of the dead.
The hardcover slipcase set includes the limited edition hardcover the art of evil dead 2 and the 8x12 oversized evil dead 2 omnibus. An original film financed on a shoestring budget that plays its horrorcentric tone mostly straight but with a few chuckleinducing moments, a sequel that is, in essence, a remake of the original and was originally supposed to follow the plot of the third film, said third film that goes off. Limited edition starring bruce campbell, ellen sandweiss, hal delrich, betsy baker, sarah york cinematography tim philo special makeup effects tom sullivan art direction film editor edna ruth paul original music joseph loduca produced by robert g. The evil dead dvd, 2002, the book of the dead edition. I normally dont post dvds as a collectible but with this awesome book of the dead replica cover that contains a 24 page collectible booklet, an given that its pretty hard to find, im making an exception. The book of the dead limited edition this limited edition of the evil dead comes packaged in a special leatherlike case that simulates the original leather bound book featured in the three movies. Book of the dead 2 edition also promises viewers the best presentation yet. Unfortunately, after finding the book of the dead and a record of the cabins previous owner, which reads the forbidden passages within the book out loud, an evil force is once again awakened. Whether a longtime fan or experiencing the evil dead for the first time, you should definitely take a peek at this book of the dead edition. The evil dead book of the dead limited edition dvd bruce.
The film was released on dvd by anchor bay on august 29, 2000 in the form of a limited edition tin, and was rereleased by anchor bay on. The evil dead book of the dead dvd by bruce campbell amazon. Evil dead book of the dead limited edition dvd set oop rare anchor bay horror. It suffers from the same problematic audio as the prior release, though, and it doesnt include substantial new supplements. With bruce campbell, ellen sandweiss, richard demanincor, betsy baker. So, i just received the book of the dead limited edition gift set today, removed the outer wrapping to find the evil dead 2 unwrapped in box, with obvious signs of wear. Book of the dead limited edition looks like the necronomicon featured in the film. The outside, plastic slipcase is a bit bent out of shape and has some shelf wear around the corners. While the first book of the dead release of evil dead was cool just because of what it was, this cover looks 10 times better than that one did, and it even screams when you press the bulging. With cool and innovative packaging, a terrific collection of extras, a pair of dynamite audio remixes and the first ever anamorphic widescreen presentation of the title, this is a mustown for dead fansyou know who you are. Here they are page by page from the evil dead dvd to. This is where things get a little complicated, as two different concepts clash.