Today In Horror History

June 22, 1958
On this day in Horror History, Bruce Lorne Campbell was born in Royal Oak Michigan. Coming from humble beginnings, Campbell would find himself amidst the perfect storm in the horror industry at a young age. A close friend of director Sam Raimi with whom he met in high school, their aspirations fueled one another, and helped bring their dream to reality when they filmed Within the Woods (1978). The independent show of Campbell’s acting brilliance and Raimi’s directorial prowess would result in $350,000 raised to film The Evil Dead (1981), and in less than a decade thereafter, Campbell would be one of the most recognizable and beloved faces in cinematic history.

A kind soul who values his fans and the adoration which he’s built in the last thirty years, Campbell’s legacy continues to inspire and captivate all those who’ve had the privilege to indulge upon comedic bravado that comes naturally to the icon.

“It seemed that my lot in life was to either have big parts in small films or small parts in big films.” –Bruce Campbell

This Is My Boomstick! - Army Of Darkness (1992) 

Bruce Campbell Old Spice Commercial 

 

Horror Comics!!!

So I have a pretty sweet (and rare-ish) collection of Horror Comics:

Evil Dead!!!

ARE YOU EXCITED FOR FRIDAY!!!

I AM!!!!


well kids,there is only 2 days left until "Evil Dead" hits theaters!!

Who has their tickets already?


and to get you in the "Evil Dead" mood and amp up your excitement, i've found some interviews with director Fede Alvarez,  Jane Levy who plays "Mia" (which I believe is the "Ash" of this new franchise) and the man who started it all Sam Raimi!

Links below in orange (both from Bloody Disgusting)


"Evil Dead" opens this Friday April 4th with special advanced screenings Thursday at 10.


[Video Interview] Fede Alvarez And Jane Levy On The Physical Punishment In 'Evil Dead' And What's Ahead In 'Evil Dead 2'!!

New 'Evil Dead' Featurette Offers Interviews With Fede Alvarez And Sam Raimi NO SPOILERS!!

MAJOR EVIL DEAD NEWS!!! MUST READ!!

So this news regards both the original Sam Raimi franchise & the new Fede Alvarez franchise.


FROM BLOODY DISGUSTING:

"
Director Fede Alvarez dropped a bomb on WonderCon audiences during an Evil Dead panel this Sunday in the Anaheim convention center n California.
Back when the red band trailer had been released, We had pointed out some interesting imagery that suggested that maybe the new Evil Dead, in theaters April 5, was actually a sequel. Alvarez confirmed this to the WonderCon crowd, while also adding something major.
He told audiences that an Evil Dead 2 (followed by a planned Evil Dead 3), and the recently announced Army of Darkness 2, will eventually crossover for the ultimate cult horror movie Evil Dead 7, reports Movieweb. So, after two sequels to the current remake – the remake universe will collide with the old “Ash” universe in a film that will amount to be the 4th installment in both franchises.
At this time, Sam Raimi and his brother Ivan Raimi are working on the screenplay for Army of Darkness 2, which will continue the story of Ash as seen in the original The Evil Dead from 1981. While Fede Alvarez might have been joking, suggests the site, who was on hand for the panel, he seemed serious when he said he plans to join both his new franchise together with Sam Raimi’s old franchise.
Hail the king, baby."



I know that is a bit confusing, just let that sink in for a bit... You good? Good!!!

OMG THIS IS GOING TO BE AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I can't wait I am extreme excited about.. well all of this!!! 

This crossover of both franchises could very well be (knock on wood) THE. GREATEST. HORROR. MOVIE. EVER!!!!!

What are your thoughts?

What are your hopes for "Army of Darkness 2"?

comment below.


Evil Dead comes out this Friday April 5th!
P.S. STAY AFTER THE CREDITS!!! It'll be... Groovy.