Thread: Evil Dead

Evil Dead Remake Synopsis Revealed

Evil Dead Remake Synopsis Revealed

We weren't certain if this was going to be a loose follow up, or an outright remake of SamRaimi's classic horror flick. But the following synopsis should leave no one in any doubt..
So we know this redo is going ahead with Sam Raimi's blessing and director Fede Alvarez at the helm. But will it be a carbon copy of Raimi's original or will we be seeing something new? Well the following synopsis posted by STYD is doing the rounds for the upcoming American Film Market and sounds very familiar indeed..

Five twenty-something friends become holed up in a remote cabin where they discover a Book Of The Dead and unwittingly summon up dormant demons living in the nearby woods, which possess the youngsters in succession until only one is left intact to fight for survival.

So, the same premise as the original then. But not quite. Because here is a bit more info on courtesy of Bloody Disgusting (via /Film) which adds a junkie sub plot and a few different details..

..The kids all head to the cabin in order to help one of their number kick a serious drug habit. The site says “the “new spin” is the motivation behind the trip, with the lead character taking his younger sister to the family’s cabin to help her kick her drug addiction. Without her drugs she becomes insane and difficult to control, which makes it impossible to see that she’s actually possessed.” And passages from the Book of the Dead, i.e. the spoken spells that awake the dead, are not played back via tape recording, but read by one of the young characters — someone who evidently has the ability to read ancient Sumerian, or whatever arcane language is written in the book.

Hmmm. Word is the original Ash Bruce Campbell will cameo but not as that character, in fact the Ash character is not supposed to make an appearance at all.

Shiloh Fernandez Lands Male Lead in EVIL DEAD Remake

Shiloh Fernandez Lands Male Lead in EVIL DEAD Remake

Variety is reporting that Red Riding Hood star Shiloh Fernandez has landed the much coveted role of the male lead in Fede Alvarez's Evil Dead. Plus, get a look at the first spine tingingly set photo. nailbiter111 - 2/2/2012



Variety's Justin Kroll is reporting that Shiloh Fernandez will star in FilmDistrict and Mandate's "Evil Dead" reboot. The role was sought after by many young actors, but Shiloh came out on top in the end.

The film will be directed by Fede Alvarez who wrote the first screenplay. While Juno's Diablo Cody was also brought on board in order to fine tune the script.

Based on the information it seems safe to assume that the role is, David, the brother to the female lead, Mia. A role that Lily Collins just recently passed on and according to Variety has not been filled. Mia will be the Ash-like character in the movie. Although in this remake Mia will be suffering from a drug problem and her brother and his/her friends will bring her to a secluded cabin for an intervention. At the cabin another male friend will come across the "Book of the Dead", recite some of it, and of course all Hell breaks loose.

As I reported a month ago Movie Hole has read much of the script and has all the juicy details. If you'd like a to learn more click here.

Mia and David, estranged siblings who have recently lost their mother (Mia’s taking it the hardest being that she’s the one who spent most days at the hospital watching her mother deteriorate) have reunited, along with some old friends and his David’s fiancee, for an intervention at THAT old cabin. As reported by Bloody Disgusting this week, It’s here that the near rehabilitated Mia (who has apparently already been cast) will also toss the last of her drugs down the well and finally go cold Turkey.

A big storm sets in. Everyone heads to the cabin. The book of the dead is found, and arrogant Eric (one of the friends along for the trip) takes the most interest in transcribing passages from it. Always the dicks that bring the trouble, right? - Movie Hole

This movie is going to suck bad.

i hate that kid....he was in that horrible red riding hood movie

Originally Posted by GeorgeForemanRules

This movie is going to suck bad.

Indeed.
I owe you reps for that.

They have remade Hellraiser, A Nightmare On Elm Street, Friday the 13th and countless other classics into shitty horrible remakes. FUCK!

They're just trying to cash in on a classic series.