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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.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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...

Before the Marvel Cinematic Universe kicked off the lengthy franchise, Sam Raimi helmed three Spider-Man films starring Tobey Maguire as the popular web-slinger. Now, the trilogy is swinging to a different streaming home.

Sony purchased the rights to Spider-Man in 1999, who has become the most successful character in the industry since. The studio reached a deal with Disney in 2016 to allow the character to enter the MCU, but Sony still maintains the rights. Sam Raimi's trilogy will be heading to Netflix starting Jan. 1, per the streamer's confirmation, based on Sony and Netflix's deal.

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Last month, the directing duo of Adam Schindler and Brian Netto, who worked with the legendary Sam Raimi on episodes of the Raimi-produced anthology series 50 States of Fright and on the thriller Don’t Move, said that they would like to revive Darkman, the superhero action franchise that Raimi started with his 1990 film of the same name. I said at the time that if Schindler and Netto want to make a Darkman movie, they might have to duel Scare Me and Werewolves Within director Josh Ruben over the project, as Ruben is such a Darkman superfan that he even recorded a fan commentary for a Scream Factory 4K and Blu-ray release… and now, Ruben has taken to social media to share his pitch for a Darkman legacy sequel.

Scripted by Sam Raimi with Chuck Pfarrer, Ivan Raimi, Daniel Goldin, and Joshua Goldin, the original Darkman has the following synopsis: When the laboratory of Dr.

The directing duo of Adam Schindler and Brian Netto have worked with the legendary Sam Raimi on episodes of the Raimi-produced anthology series 50 States of Fright and on the thriller Don’t Move, which recently received a successful release through the Netflix streaming service – and while talking to The Hollywood Reporter, they revealed that there are a couple of projects where they’d like to follow in Raimi’s footsteps. For one thing, they would like to revive Darkman, the superhero action franchise that Raimi started with his 1990 film of the same name. They also want to make a Spider-Man movie, but the Spider-Man they want to bring to the screen is Miles Morales.

Scripted by Sam Raimi with Chuck Pfarrer, Ivan Raimi, Daniel Goldin, and Joshua Goldin, Darkman has the following synopsis: When the laboratory of Dr. Peyton Westlake is blown up by gangsters, he is burned beyond recognition.

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...

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The much-awaited sequel of the brilliant 2022 psychological mystery horror thriller film Smile is finally here and thankfully it doesn’t suck. Written and directed by Parker Finn, the 2024 film follows a young pop star who begins to experience a series of disturbing events while on tour. Overwhelmed by the horrors she must face her dark past to regain her sanity. Smile 2 stars Naomi Scott in the lead role with Kyle Gallner, Lukas Gage, Ray Nicholson, Dylan Gelula, and Rosemarie Dewitt starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the psychological horror, thrilling story, and compelling characters in Smile 2 here are some similar movies you should check out next.

It Follows Credit – Northern Lights Films

It Follows is a supernatural horror thriller film written and directed by David Robert Mitchell. The 2014 film follows the story of a teenager...

George A. Romero is considered by many to be the Godfather of the horror movie monster, zombies. Though the term was used before, it was not until Night of the Living Dead in 1968 that it began to take shape in the way many know it today. It marked a shift in the cultural landscape of horror movies, where most of the contributions were B movies designed to make audiences laugh at ridiculous monsters and over-the-top performances.

Most of the rules surrounding zombies were established in this first outing, with many filmmakers maintaining these self-evident laws of the walking dead. However, not every horror film is a zombie film, and there were still many different aspects in Night of the Living Dead that paved the way for future horror classics. From introducing social commentary to a genre that hadn't used it before, to a drastic increase in the level of graphic violence seen on screen.

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness star Rachel McAdams is currently in talks to join Sam Raimis Send Help. Serving as his first return to the horror genre since 2009s Drag Me To Hell, Raimi first boarded the project as director and producer back in July 2024. McAdams first collaborated with Raimi on 2022s Doctor Strange sequel, reprising her previous Marvel Cinematic Universe role as Benedict Cumberbatchs unrequited love interest, Dr. Christine Palmer.

Per Deadline, McAdams is currently in discussions to star in Raimis Send Help from 20th Century Studios. However, reports suggest that negotiations are still only in very early stages, and nothing has been finalized yet. Based on a script penned by Baywatch screenwriters Damian Shannon and Mark Swift, Send Help is described as a two-handed horror-thriller set on an island. The films story has been compared to Rob Reiners 1990 adaptation of Stephen Kings Misery and the Tom Hanks...

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Both versions of The Crow focus on the origin story of Eric Draven. He is a man who rises from the dead to take his revenge, similar to the many other revenge movies that follow this formula. The 2024 The Crow is not a remake of the original but expands upon the narrative laid out by the comic book series. Source material like the comic book serves as inspiration for the brooding vengeance films within this niche. While stories of revenge have been popular since the beginning of the film, The Crow exemplifies what the genre does best.

Nothing about either version of The Crow is flat or bland, as even within the moody palate, it remains dynamic.

It stands apart because of how dark and gritty the action and aesthetic of the project are. However, nothing about either version of The Crow is flat or bland,...

Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more.

Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!

Evil Dead Figures from Neca

As previewed at San Diego Comic-Con, Neca is making an Evil Dead 7″ scale action figure two-pack featuring bloody Ash and possessed Cheryl — making her toy debut! Due out in January, pre-orders are up for $69.99.

Ash comes with two heads and four hands, while Cheryl has three heads (in various states of decay) and six hands. Other accessories include chainsaw, axe, shovel, fire poker, sketch pad, and grave marker. They’re packaged together in a window box with opening flap.

Drag Me to Hell 4K Uhd from Scream Factory

Scream Factory has revealed the specs for Sam Raimi’s Drag Me to Hell 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray, which will be released...

This September, Prime Video is bringing you a lot of entertainment with a royal drama series titled A Very Royal Scandal and a brilliant coming-of-age film Snack Shack. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Prime Video this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the 5 best films that are coming to Prime Video in September 2024 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Drag Me to Hell (September 1)

Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92%

Drag Me to Hell is a supernatural horror film directed by Sam Raimi from a screenplay co-written by Sam and Ivan Raimi. The 2009 film follows the story of Christine Brown, a loan officer who rejects an elderly woman’s loan application due to pressure from her boss. In retaliation, the elderly woman puts a curse on her in which she will suffer in extreme...

Sam Raimi is reportedly set to direct his first feature film since helming the Marvel sequel Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness in 2022. His next film, titled Send Help, is being described as a story that falls "somewhere between Rob Reiner's Stephen King adaptation Misery and Robert Zemeckis' classic Castaway," says Deadline.

It should be noted that Send Help, which is in development at 20th Century Studios, has not been officially greenlit yet. Raimi's last original horror movie was the 2009 film Drag Me to Hell, which he also wrote the screenplay for with his brother Ivan Raimi. Since then, he's also continued working on the super successful Evil Dead franchise, which he jumpstarted with the original 1981 film.

Decades later, and Evil Dead is still going strong, with the latest entry Evil Dead Rise raking in over $147 million at the box office. Raimi also developed the spinoff television series Ash vs.

Of all the masters of horror that helped to reshape the genre as we know it in the ’70s and ’80s, none were more successful in branching out and achieving commercial success within the studio system than Sam Raimi. His Spider-Man trilogy laid the groundwork for the influx of comic book movies that would follow, but he was eager to return to his roots following the third installment’s turbulent production.

Armed with $30 million and complete creative control, Raimi dusted off a story he wrote with elder brother and frequent collaborator Ivan Raimi back in the ’90s to make his triumphant return to horror with Drag Me to Hell in 2009. The Raimi broters seemingly drew inspiration from 1957’s Night of the Demon but injected it with a heavy dose of Evil Dead DNA, most closely evoking Evil Dead 2‘s cartoonish blend of over-the-top splatter and tongue-in-cheek humor.

If the use...

Gruesomely violent scenes from television shows are one of the most satisfying things for many adults, because not only it is an indication that nobody is gonna be talking in poems in the show, but it also satisfied that part of our brain, which just wants to take a bat and go down on some piñata looking schmuck. So, today we have listed the 10 best outrageously violent TV shows that you can binge-watch right now and satisfy that part of your brain that just wants to see some gory imagery.

Ash vs Evil Dead (Starz & Prime Video Add-On) Credit – Starz

If a series is the continuation of Sam Raimi’s wildly gory Evil franchise, then the series will be definitely as gory and as goofy as possible. Created by Sam and Ivan Raimi, the Starz sequel series is titled Ash vs Evil Dead, and it continues the story of Ash...

Director Sam Raimi’s film Darkman was first released in 1990, and in recent years Scream Factory has brought that movie and its direct-to-video sequels Darkman II: The Return of Durant and Darkman III: Die Darkman Die to Blu-ray. Last month, the company announced that they’ll be giving Darkman a 4K release on February 20th – and since then they’ve revealed that this release will include deleted scenes that weren’t on their previous Blu-ray release of the film, plus a fan commentary by Scare Me and Werewolves Within director (and Darkman superfan) Josh Ruben!

Scream Factory is accepting pre-orders for multiple editions of this release. You can get the 4K / Blu-ray combo on its own, get it in a limited edition steelbook, get the steelbook with a prism sticker and poster, get the steelbook with a prism sticker, poster, a pin, and lobby cards, get the regular collector’s...

Before he made his Spider-Man trilogy and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, but after he unsuccessfully tried to get the job directing a Batman or The Shadow movie, Sam Raimi made his debut in the superhero world with a character he created: Darkman. Raimi’s film Darkman was first released in 1990, and in recent years Scream Factory has brought that movie and its direct-to-video sequels Darkman II: The Return of Durant and Darkman III: Die Darkman Die to Blu-ray. Now the company has announced that they’ll be giving Darkman a 4K release on February 20th!

Scream Factory hasn’t announced what special features will be found on the 4K release, but they are accepting pre-orders for it. You can get the 4K / Blu-ray combo on its own, get it in a limited edition steelbook, get the steelbook with a prism sticker and poster, get the steelbook with a prism sticker,...

Though superhero movies may be entering a decline from relying on more of the same, many directors have since left strong impressions on the genre. Between publishers like Marvel, DC, and Dark Horse, there is a slew of imaginative characters — hero, villain, and otherwise — that these filmmakers managed to adapt to the big screen successfully.

In one way or another, these larger-than-life figures were tastefully recontextualized for general moviegoing audiences while largely satisfying fans of the source material. From creatives like Sam Raimi putting Spider-Man on the theatrical map and Christopher Nolan redeeming Batman's mainstream reputation, the superhero genre has enjoyed some especially talented directors.

Sam Raimi Made Spider-Man a Hollywood Juggernaut

Sam Raimi's Spider-Man

After being bitten by a genetically-modified spider, a shy teenager gains spider-like abilities that he uses to fight injustice as a masked superhero and face a vengeful enemy.

Created by Sam Raimi , Miles Millar , Alfred Gough...

Dynamite Entertainment is bringing back the beloved Ash Williams to revisit the world of the Evil Dead by expanding on Army of Darkness' alternate ending. Dynamite Entertainment is no stranger to the Evil Dead universe, as the first comic book series it published happened to be Army of Darkness. What followed was a bevy of in-universe crossovers like Freddy Vs. Jason Vs. Ash, Marvel Zombies Vs. The Army of Darkness, and last year's The Army of Darkness Vs. Re-Animator: Necronomicon Rising.

Now, according to Bleeding Cool, Dynamite Entertainment will be releasing Army of Darkness Forever by Tony Fleecs and Justin Greenwood. The series will serve as a direct sequel to Army of Darkness, but specifically to the alternate ending that never made it to theaters. Army of Darkness Forever #1 is currently expected to release in October 2023. Covers and variant cover art from Cover art by Francesco Mattina, Arthur Suydam, and...

Dynamite Entertainment has released a ton of Army of Darkness comic books over the years, but with the upcoming series Army of Darkess: Forever they’re going back to the source: this comic book is a direct sequel to director Sam Raimi’s 1993 film (watch it Here)! And this sequel comes with a bonus in that it continues on from both endings of the film.

While the theatrical cut of Army of Darkness found our time traveling hero Ash back in his own time, working at S-Mart (and fighting a Deadite in the aisles), the director’s cut of the film ends with Ash being dropped into a post-apocalyptic future.

Here’s the information on Army of Darkness: Forever #1: The story picks up immediately after the events of the beloved film, jumping between three fun timelines. The Techno Army of Darkness of 2093, the S-Mart aisles of 1993, and the middle ages chaos of Castle Kandar,...

Finally giving us a payoff to both the original ending of Army of Darkness and the series finale of “Ash vs. Evil Dead,” Ash is headed into the future in Army of Darkness: Forever.

Announced by Aipt Comics this afternoon, Army of Darkness: Forever is an upcoming comic series from Dynamite Entertainment, and it takes place across three timelines.

“Dynamite is proud to present a new series from Tony Fleecs (Stray Dogs) and Justin Greenwood (Stumptown) that is a direct sequel to how many fans believe the film should’ve ended. This October, Army of Darkness Forever #1 begins to explore what could’ve been.”

Dynamite previews via an official press release today, “The story picks up immediately after the events of the beloved film, jumping between three fun timelines. The Techno Army of Darkness of 2093, the S-Mart aisles of 1993, and the middle ages chaos of Castle Kandar, all three get the spotlight in this series.

The Evil Dead franchise came back to life one more time thanks to Evil Dead Rise, which proved that the franchise doesn’t need Ash Williams anymore, but it definitely needs Bruce Campbell. Back in 1981, Sam Raimi brought the supernatural horror movie The Evil Dead, marking his feature directorial debut. The Evil Dead was the beginning of a horror franchise formed by a total of five movies (including two reboots), a TV series, video games, comic books, and more, most of them following the adventures of the franchise’s Final Boy, Ash Williams.

The Evil Dead followed a group of five college students who travel to an isolated cabin in the woods. After playing a mysterious tape found in the cabin, they unleash a legion of demons and spirits, who end up possessing most of the group. Ash is the last one standing, and he continued fighting these evil forces...

Although Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy was key in developing the superhero genre as it is now known, not all its entries were a hit, and Spider-Man 3 is considered the weakest link, but its original plan would have made it even worse. After a long wait, Spider-Man finally made his big screen debut in 2002 in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man, with Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker, and it explored his origin story and his battles against his very first enemy: Norman Osborn a.k.a. the Green Goblin (Willem Dafoe). The success of Spider-Man made way for two sequels, though not all of them matched the success and quality of the first movie.

Spider-Man 2 saw the title character facing Doctor Octopus (Alfred Molina), and it’s considered not only the best movie in Raimi’s trilogy but also one of the greatest superhero movies ever made, but unfortunately, Spider-Man 3...

A new episode of The Arrow in the Head Show has just been released, and in this one hosts John “The Arrow” Fallon and Lance Vlcek are continuing to prepare for the new release Evil Dead Rise. For last week’s episode, they looked back at Evil Dead II, and now they’re revisiting the 1993 follow-up Army of Darkness (watch it Here)! To find out what they had to say about Army of Darkness, check out the video embedded above!

Written by Sam Raimi and his brother Ivan Raimi, Army of Darkness has the following synopsis: Ash is transported back to medieval days, where he is captured by the dreaded Lord Arthur. Aided by the deadly chainsaw that has become his only friend, Ash is sent on a perilous mission to recover the Book of the Dead, a powerful tome that gives its owner the power to summon an army of ghouls.

We already knew that Bruce Campbell prefers the original "Army of Darkness" ending, but /Film writer Danielle Ryan recently spoke with him to learn exactly why. The different final scenes have often been the subject of debate amongst "Evil Dead" fans. For the 30th anniversary of "Army of Darkness," the /Film staff even offered their opinions on each ending.

On the one hand, there's the theatrical ending that Campbell dislikes. In the final scene, Ash returns to the housewares department at S-Mart and brags about his adventures in medieval times. When a raging Deadite unleashes hell in the store, Ash saves the day with his boomstick and plants a big, victorious kiss on his co-worker Jenny. In this triumphant moment, /Film's defense argues, "Ash fully embraces the flawed hero he was always meant to be. The threat hasn't disappeared, yet he's ready for it. It shows his growth over the course of the three films.

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. That’s why we have put together a video to celebrate 30 years of Army of Darkness, which you can now check out in the embed above!

Written by Sam Raimi and his brother Ivan Raimi, Army of Darkness has the following synopsis: Ash is transported back to medieval days, where he is captured by the dreaded Lord Arthur. Aided by the deadly chainsaw that has become his only friend, Ash is sent on a perilous mission to recover the Book of the Dead, a powerful tome that gives its owner the power to summon an army of ghouls.

As many of the film's fans know, Sam Raimi's slapstick medieval horror comedy "Army of Darkness" was not a hit upon its release in North American release in February of 1993. The film's budget was a modest 11 million, and it made only 21 million worldwide, little enough to be considered a bomb. After the film's release on VHS, however, a cult audience swiftly began to amass around it. If you were in high school in 1993, one might hear lines of Sam and Ivan Raimi's screenplay shouted randomly in hallways, each one a cult password for horror nuts in the crowd. It wasn't long thereafter that "Army of Darkness" began rounding the midnight movie circuit. It has been a mainstay in pop culture ever since.

Or, to paraphrase lead actor Bruce Campbell in his biography "If Chin Could Kill: Confessions of a B-Movie Actor," a blockbuster is when a million people see a movie ten times.

Groovy! For this month’s installment of “TV Terrors” we revisit “Ash vs. Evil Dead“, the three-season television series that aired on the Starz Network from 2015 through 2018.

One of the most sobering moments of “Ash vs. Evil Dead” came in the original introduction by franchise star Bruce Campbell, who explained that the series was made because fans wouldn’t shut up. Indeed, fans had been asking for years for another adventure with Ashley Williams after Army of Darkness, and the team finally obliged in 2015. The climate was right for the return of the Evil Dead at the time as studios and television networks were investing in horror series. Developed by Sam Raimi, Ivan Raimi, and Tom Spezialy, Starz’s “Ash vs. Evil Dead” wasn’t just a dry run for fans. The series was a return to form for the Evil Dead series, one that never betrayed its source material...

For the first time in nearly a decade, a new "Evil Dead" movie is on the way. "Evil Dead Rise" officially has a first trailer, which means it's a real movie, which is still hard to believe after years of sequel discussions and rumors. Writer-director Lee Cronin has assured fans that the film will exist in the same universe as the original Sam Raimi classic, featuring buckets of blood and plenty of Deadites — despite the fact that, according to early synopsis from Deadline, it's moving the action from a secluded cabin setting to a Los Angeles apartment.

Ahead of the trailer's release, word was that "Evil Dead Rise" wouldn't feature some of the franchise fixtures Raimi fans know and love, like Bruce Campbell's Ash or Raimi himself behind the camera. But both Raimi and Campbell are producing along with Ghost House Pictures co-founder Rob Tapert, meaning the new flick...

Ash's macabre medieval adventure is coming to home media like never before in Scream Factory's Collector's Edition 4K Uhd / Blu-ray release of Army of Darkness on October 4th, and we have a look at the full list of bonus features that will be included on the standard release and the Limited Edition Steelbook:

Press Release: Los Angeles, CA – Scream Factory™ is releasing Army of Darkness (Collector’s Edition) on 4K Uhd + Blu-Ray™ and in a Limited Edition Steelbook on October 4, 2022. The release of the comedy horror film features a 4K scan of the Original Camera Negative, marking its first-time Ultra High-Definition release. Fans of this third installment of the popular Evil Dead phenomenon can pre-order their copies on ShoutFactory.com and other fine retailers.

Bound in human flesh and inked in blood, the ancient "Necronomicon" – the Book of the Dead – unleashes unspeakable evil upon mankind in director Sam Raimi...

In the wake of the first two Evil Dead movies coming to 4K Ultra HD, Sam Raimi‘s Army of Darkness is getting a 4K upgrade from Scream Factory on October 4, 2022.

Special Features for the release have been revealed today, including…

Disc One (Theatrical Cut – 4K Uhd):

New 2022 4K Scan Of The Original Camera Negative Approved By Director Sam Raimi, Director Of Photography Bill Pope, And Editor Bob Murawski In Dolby Vision (Hdr 10 Compatible) DTS-hd Master Audio 5.1, 2.0

Disc Two (Theatrical Cut – Blu-ray):

New 2022 4K Scan of the Original Camera Negative approved by director Sam Raimi, director of photography Bill Pope, and editor Bob Murawski DTS-hd Master Audio 5.1, 2.0 Medieval Times: The Making of “Army Of Darkness” – A Feature-length Documentary With Over 20 people Interviewed Including Star & Co-Producer Bruce Campbell, Actors Ted Raimi, Bill Moseley, And Patricia Tallman, And Many More… Original Ending Alternate Opening With Optional Commentary By Sam Raimi...

First, a confession: This article's headline is a little inaccurate. We're actually going to talk about the two other Raimis who've led fruitful careers in showbiz, in addition to director Sam Raimi.

The first of them, Ivan Raimi, is a physician who co-wrote "Darkman," "Army of Darkness," "Spider-Man 3," and "Drag Me to Hell," all of which were directed by his brother Sam. Ivan and Sam Raimi also co-created the action-adventure series "Spy Game" and helped develop the TV show "Ash vs. Evil Dead," on top of penning a trio of episodes for the horror anthology series "50 States of Fright." Ivan Raimi's body of work is a bit limited...

The post In Praise of Ted Raimi, The Other Raimi appeared first on /Film.

Throughout America, "every state has a story," and the especially disturbing ones are explored in the new Quibi series 50 States of Fright. From Gunpowder & Sky's Alter, 50 States of Fright recently premiered on Quibi with the three-part episode "The Golden Arm," co-written (with his brother Ivan Raimi) and directed by Sam Raimi (who also executive produces the series).

Daily Dead recently had the pleasure of joining other journalists on a conference call with Raimi, who discussed the challenges and joys of working on a short-form story, teaming up with Gunpowder & Sky and Quibi for 50 States of Fright, and how the series has a wide regional appeal for filmmakers and viewers alike who are interested in local urban legends.

Sam Raimi on the challenges and advantages of working on 50 States of Fright:

The challenge of working in this format was the limited time to shoot, like any television program would have.

Quibi, the Jeffrey Katzenberg-backed 2020-launching streaming platform designed for short-form stories, has announced a most intriguing offering amongst its deep backlog, a horror anthology series, titled 50 States of Fright, which has corralled quite the cast and crew, notably with genre legend Sam Raimi–the movie maestro of the Evil Dead cinematic and television franchise and crucial comic book cinema of the Spider-Man Trilogy–tapped to develop and even direct an entry.

Rachel Brosnahan, Travis Fimmel, Christina Ricci, Asa Butterfield, Jacob Batalon, Ming-Na Wen, Taissa Farmiga, John Marshall Jones and Ron Livingston are just some of the names lined up to fill 50 States of Fright’s anthology episodes. With the average runtime of approximately 10 minutes, each episode culls content from American urban legends and folklore.

50 States of Fright will manifest via Gunpowder & Sky’s horror brand, Alter, which will produce with Diga Studios and Pod 3.

50 States of Fright...

Throughout America, "every state has a story," and the disturbing ones are explored in the new Quibi series 50 States of Fright. Executive produced by Sam Raimi, 50 States of Fright arrives on the mobile app this month, and we've been provided with the official trailer that's packed with eerie urban legends across the country.

Originally slated to premiere on April 13th, Quibi has bumped up the show's debut, as you can watch it early by going to Quibi.com and entering your email address by April 5th.

"The first season of 50 States of Fright will explore stories based on urban legends from Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Oregon and Washington taking viewers deeper into the horrors that lurk just beneath the surface of our country.

Rachel Brosnahan, Travis Fimmel, Christina Ricci, Jacob Batalon, Ming-Na Wen, Taissa Farmiga, Asa Butterfield, John Marshall Jones, Ron Livingston, Victoria Justice,...

New horror brand Alter, in association with Diga Studios and Pod 3, has teamed up to release a new anthology series called 50 States of Fright which explores the country's urban legends. Directed and co-written by Sam Raimi, the cast includes Taissa Farmiga, Christina Ricci, and Rachel Brosnahan, just to name a few. Also: FrightFest's Halloween event details, The Fan's debut of Blu-ray, and production and release details announced for Necropolis: Legion.

50 States of Fright Release Details: "Quibi, Gunpowder & Sky’s new horror brand, Alter, that explores the human condition through warped perspectives, along with Diga Studios and Pod 3 announced today that Rachel Brosnahan, Travis Fimmel, Christina Ricci, Jacob Batalon, Ming-Na Wen, Taissa Farmiga, Asa Butterfield, John Marshall Jones, and Ron Livingston will each star in an episode of the upcoming horror anthology series, “50 States of Fright.” The first season of “50 States of Fright” will explore stories based on urban legends from Colorado,...

While I’m not really sold on the upcoming short-form streaming service Quibi, there’s a lot of big talent on board to create the series that will fill it with content.

Sam Raimi is producing one of the shows for it called 50 States of Fright, a horror anthology series that will feature a great cast of talent that includes Christina Ricci, Rachel Brosnahan, Travis Fimmel, Jacob Batalon, Ming-Na Wen, Taissa Farmiga, Asa Butterfield, John Marshall Jones, and Ron Livingston.

The series will focus on urban legends that come from specific states. When talking about the series, Gunpowder and Sky CEO Van Toffler told THR:

“The driving force for us as a studio is to foster the careers of emerging talent by marrying them with proven innovators. With 50 States of Fright we sought out a diverse group of breakthrough performers and fearless horror visionaries and partnered them with Sam...

Joseph Baxter Michael Ahr Dec 18, 2019

50 States of Fright, an urban legends-based horror anthology series bound for Quibi, reveals an impressive cast roster.

Quibi, the Jeffrey Katzenberg-backed 2020-launching streaming platform designed for short-form stories, has announced a most intriguing offering amongst its 40-project-deep backlog, a horror anthology series, titled 50 States of Fright, which has corralled quite the cast and crew, notably with genre legend Sam Raimi – the movie maestro of the Evil Dead cinematic and television franchise and crucial comic book cinema of the Spider-Man Trilogy – tapped to develop and even direct an entry.

Rachel Brosnahan, Travis Fimmel, Christina Ricci, Asa Butterfield, Jacob Batalon, Ming-Na Wen, Taissa Farmiga, John Marshall Jones and Ron Livingston are just some of the names lined up to fill 50 States of Fright’s anthology episodes, which each culling content from American urban legends and folklore.

The official greenlight has been given for 50 States of Fright,...

“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” star Rachel Brosnahan and Christina Ricci are set to appear in a new horror anthology series for Quibi, the upcoming mobile-only streaming service spearheaded by Jeffrey Katzenberg. “Spider-Man” director Sam Raimi will serve as one of the show’s executive producer.

The series, titled “50 States of Fright,” will explore different urban legends from across the U.S. Each episode will feature different stars and stories, with Brosnahan starring alongside Travis Fimmel (“Vikings”) and John Marshall Jones (“The Last Revolutionary”) in an episode directed and co-written by Raimi and based on a Michigan urban legend.

Ricci will be joined by Jacob Batalon (“Spiderman: Far From Home”) in an episode titled “Red Rum,” on a scary story from Colorado. Ming-Na Wen (“Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”) Taissa Farmiga (“American Horror Story”), Ron Livingston (“A Million Little Things”) and Asa Butterfield (“Sex Education”) will also star in “50 States of Freight” episodes.

Quibi has given a green light to 50 States of Fright, a horror anthology series, from Gunpowder & Sky’s Alter horror brand, Diga Studios and executive producer Sam Raimi. Cast includes Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Travis Fimmel, Christina Ricci, Jacob Batalon, Ming-Na Wen, Taissa Farmiga, Asa Butterfield, John Marshall Jones and Ron Livingston, who each will star in an episode of the upcoming series.

The first season will explore stories based on urban legends from Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Oregon and Washington taking viewers deeper into the horrors that lurk just beneath the surface of our country.

The list of talent heading to Quibi just keeps on getting longer.

“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” herself Rachel Brosnahan is the latest to get in on the act, signing on to star in a horror anthology series at the short-form content platform titled “50 States of Fright.”

However, Brosnahan is far from the only big name to be involved with the project. “Spider-Man” director Sam Raimi is attached to direct and co-write Brosnahan’s episode alongside Ivan Raimi. Meanwhile, Travis Fimmel, Christina Ricci, Jacob Batalon, Ming-Na Wen, Taissa Farmiga, Asa Butterfield, John Marshall Jones and Ron Livingston will each star in an episode of the series.

“50 States of Fright” will explore stories based on urban legends from Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Oregon and Washington, taking viewers into the horrors that “lurk just beneath the surface of our country.” Brosnahan’s episode, called “The Golden Arm,” will also star Fimmel and Marshall Jones,...

For horror fans, especially the ones who love Evil Dead, there has always been the dream of seeing Bruce Campbell return in another film. Yet with the Evil Dead remake by Fede Alvarez hope was somewhat lost… That was until the announcement that Ash vs Evil Dead, a television series based on the original trilogy, was coming.

Bringing back Bruce Campbell as Ash, and with the involvement of Sam and Ivan Raimi it was something of a dream come true for fans. That is of course, if they didn’t take a mis-step and ruin the big return of such a favourite character. Thankfully this isn’t the case, and Ash vs Evil Dead is something very special. And, for me, the fact that Lucy Lawless has been included in the cast just seals the deal. I’m a big Evil Dead fan, and I loved Xena too so the...

"This is my boomstick!" Giving horror fans a new way to collect Ash's Deadite-slaying adventures in the Middle Ages, Scream Factory is releasing a limited edition Steelbook Blu-ray of Sam Raimi's Army of Darkness, and as a very special treat for Daily Dead readers, we've been provided with three copies to give away!

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Coming out on August 14th, the new Army of Darkness Steelbook from Scream Factory contains three discs—each with a different cut of the movie—and is also packed with other cool bonus materials such as a gallery of rare photos from an Army of Darkness super fan. Ahead of the Steelbook's release, Scream Factory revealed a festive new video for the limited edition release, giving horror fans an up-close look at the Steelbook and disc artwork:

Army of Darkness Limited Edition Steelbook: "Trapped In Time. Surrounded By Evil. Low On Gas.

Bound in human flesh and inked in blood, the ancient "Necronomicon" – the Book of the Dead – unleashes unspeakable evil upon mankind in director Sam Raimi's outrageously hilarious third chapter in his Evil Dead Trilogy.

Back to do battle with the hideous "Deadites," Bruce Campbell returns to the role of Ash, the handsome, shotgun-toting, chainsaw-armed department store clerk from S-Mart's housewares division.

There will be no fourth season for Starz’s Ash Vs Evil Dead.

The premium cabler has opted not to move forward with a Season 4 of Sam Raimi’s horror comedy starring Bruce Campbell, Lucy Lawless and Ray Santiago, and the Season 3 finale on April 29 will serve as the series ender.

“Ash v Evil Dead has taken audiences on a wild ride for three seasons thanks to the fantastic performances and creative efforts of Sam, Bruce, Rob and the entire cast and crew. We are proud to send the show out with a bang…and a splat,” said Carmi Zlotnik, President of Programming for Starz.

Campbell also tweeted his farewell to “the role of a lifetime.”

Ash Vs Evil Dead has been the ride of a lifetime. Ash Williams was the role of a lifetime.

I will always be grateful to Starz, Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert and our tireless fans...

Starz has canceled the horror-comedy series “Ash vs. Evil Dead” after three seasons, the network announced on Friday.

The upcoming season 3 finale, set to air Sunday, April 29, will now serve as the series finale.

The decision comes as Starz prepares to launch two new series next month, the Mexican-American family drama “Vida” and “Sweetbitter,” an adaptation of the 2016 Stephanie Danler novel about the New York City restaurant industry.

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“Ash vs. Evil Dead” starred Bruce Campbell — reprising his role as Ash Williams from the “Evil Dead” film franchise — alongside Lucy Lawless, Ray Santiago and Dana DeLorenzo. “Evil Dead” filmmakers Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert served as executive producers on the series alongside Campbell, Ivan Raimi and Rick Jacobson. Mark Verheiden was showrunner with producer Moira Grant.

Campbell and Raimi first teamed up for the original 1981 film “The Evil Dead.” Shot on a shoestring budget of approximately $350,000 in the woods of Tennessee, the film went on to gross over $2.4 million worldwide and achieved cult status.

The duo later reteamed for a series of sequels and a 2013 reboot before the TV series follow-up “Ash vs. Evil Dead” debuted on Starz in 2015 to critical acclaim.

Read original story ‘Ash vs. Evil Dead’ Canceled After 3 Seasons on Starz At TheWrap...

Ninety-five members of the Writers Guild of America have signed a letter sent to the guild’s board of directors urging that it divest from gun companies and any companies that support the NRA.

The letter, sent to the Board Tuesday, warns “Gun violence enabled by the ready availability of military grade weapons, has become one of the biggest threats to the safety and security of the American people.” The letter continues, “We urge the WGA and the WGA Pension Plan to divest of all stocks of any gun or ammunition manufacturer, and any company that provides material support to the gun industry lobbying organization called The National Rifle Association, whether through donations, deductions or other means (e.g. Federal Express), until such time as sensible national gun reform legislation is passed.”

It is signed by 95 members of both WGA West and WGA East.

You can read the letter in...

In the world of Ash vs Evil Dead, all is not always what it seems, and a new preview video for next week's episode features plenty of mind tricks (from a master manipulator) to go along with the gory battles between Ash and the Deadites.

Titled "Apparently Dead," the next episode of Ash vs Evil Dead was directed by Diego and Andres Meza-Valdes from a script by Ivan Raimi.

The new episode will air on Starz on Sunday, March 11th. You can watch the carnage-packed preview video below, and in case you missed it, check here for our previous Ash vs Evil Dead Season 3 coverage, including our interviews with the cast.

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February 19th, 1993 saw the long-delayed release and epic continuation of Sam Raimi’s beloved Evil Dead franchise. With Army of Darkness, Sam and his screenwriting partner (and brother), Ivan Raimi, leaned heavily into the comedy, more so than even the Tex Avery inspired Evil Dead 2 before it. While Darkness wasn’t the biggest success financially (read: it pretty much tanked), it’s safe […]...