109. Evil Dead 2013

Well, well, well, mortals and fiends, welcome to another bone-chilling episode of The Rotten Horror Picture Show! Today, our brave hosts, Clay and Amanda, are venturing into the dark, twisted woods once again, this time to dissect 2013’s *Evil Dead,* the Fede Alvarez remake of the iconic Sam Raimi classic. But wait just a demonic minute here… How in the name of all that’s unholy does an *Evil Dead* movie exist without Bruce Campbell? I mean, I’m a demon, and even I’m confused by this! Listen, I’ve been tormenting souls and possessing bodies for centuries, and one thing I know is that *Evil Dead* means chainsaw-wielding, wisecracking Ash Williams. Bruce Campbell is *the* face (and the chin) of this franchise. So, when I heard there was an *Evil Dead* movie without him, I thought someone had summoned me as a joke. I mean, what’s next? A *Friday the 13th* without Jason? A *Nightmare on Elm Street* without Freddy? Madness! Yet here we are, in a world where this *Evil Dead* exists, led by the fierce Jane Levy as Mia. Clay and Amanda are going to delve into this bloody, visceral remake, exploring how Alvarez managed to pay homage to the original while cranking up the gore and terror to eleven. They’ll discuss the intense performances, the updated lore, and the relentless, gut-wrenching horror that makes this remake stand on its own… even without Bruce. But I’ll be lurking in the shadows, scratching my demonic head, still trying to wrap my mind around it. Can an *Evil Dead* movie truly thrive without its groovy hero? Tune in as Clay and Amanda conjure up their thoughts and summon answers to this perplexing question. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a new initiate, this episode is sure to possess you. But beware… things might get messy without Bruce around to clean up the deadites.