We just got word from film historian Kate Egan, the author of the Evil Dead (Cultographies), the book will finally be released internationally this coming September. The book originally was slated be release last fall but was delayed by the publisher.
Mark Shostrom, Special Makeup Designer and Creator from Evil Dead 2 has informed us of his new company Hello Boss Effects. Hello Boss specializes in innovative illusions with a strong design sense. Co-owner Mark Shostrom has over 30 years of experience, multiple awards and is recognized as one of the premier special make-up effects artists of his generation. Mark Shostrom has worked with some of the most accomplished directors in modern horror and fantasy cinema. Assisting the likes of John Carpenter, Sam Raimi, David Cronenberg, Wes Craven, Stuart Gordon, Don Coscarelli, Tobe Hooper and Sean Cunningham to realize their celluloid nightmares. Be sure to check out Mark’s reel on his website as well as more info about his work.
Look for our interview with Mark coming soon!
The Evil Dead Game app is now available to purchase for the iPhone/iPod touch and iPad! Get them now on the on the iTunes store:
iPhone/iPod Touch ($2.99)
iPad ($4.99)
Let us know what you think in the forums
Check out these awesome videos shot by SandraEvill13 from last weekend’s Spooky Empire’s May-Hem horror convention. Evil Dead cast & crew in attendance included Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Betsy Baker, Theresa Tilly, Hal Delrich, Danny Hicks, Timothy Quill, Ted Raimi, Bart Pierce, & Tom Sullivan.
Evil Dead Panel
Parts: 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
Bruce Campbell Q&A
Parts: 2 | 3 | 4 | 5
Evil Dead Cabin Cake Cutting
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The Evil Dead Video Games section has been updated with new pages for the recently released Army of Darkness Defense game and the upcoming Evil Dead Game app featuring new gameplay screen shots. The Evil Dead game app is set to be released sometime next month on the iTunes store.
Army of Darkness makes number 10 on Maxim Magazine’s The 19 Best Man Moments!
Best Fight Against an Army of Miniature Selves Who Then Get Inside You and Become an Evil Siamese Twin Before Separating and Raising an Army of the Undead Against You and Kidnapping Your Medieval Girlfriend
Check out the full list here.
As much as we love Army of Darkness, it’s about time we get some Evil Dead 2 figures! According to Bloody Disgusting NECA has acquired rights to the Evil Dead license:
At this summer’s Con, NECA will share with the world their first prototypes of “Ash” from their Evil Dead 2 LINE, with plans on releasing by October of 2011. No word on what “surprises” are included, but we can only dream of getting some deadites in plastic. And sh*t, why not an Ash figure with “both” hands? Totally kidding….