Ep. 07-38: Evil Dead Rise (2023)

EVIL DEAD RISE (2023)—A new chapter in the Evil Dead saga, Evil Dead Rise swaps the familiar cabin-in-the-woods setting for a rundown Los Angeles apartment, where a demonic book unleashes pure terror. Estranged sisters, Beth and Ellie, reunite just as a horrifying evil possesses Ellie, turning her into a nightmarish force of destruction. As the Deadites wreak havoc, Beth must fight for survival and protect Ellie’s children from an unspeakable fate. Blood-soaked horror and relentless carnage ensue.

The Evil Dead franchise returns with fresh horrors and buckets of blood. Join us as we dissect this grisly new entry—its urban setting, unrelenting gore, and spine-chilling performances. We’ll discuss the film’s direction, effects, and how it stacks up against its predecessors. Listen, as Johnny Has the Keys steps into a haunted high-rise, where the Deadites whisper through the walls, eager to claim our souls… and maybe yours!

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Ep. 07-37: The Evil Dead (1981) REDUX

THE EVIL DEAD (1981) A group of friends ventures to a remote cabin in the woods, where they unwittingly unleash an ancient evil from the Book of the Dead. As demonic forces possess them one by one, survivor Ash Williams (Bruce Campbell) must battle relentless horrors in a night of unimaginable terror. Sam Raimi’s The Evil Dead (1981) is a low-budget, high-energy cult classic, blending gruesome gore, inventive camerawork, and dark humor to create a genre-defining horror experience.

Prepare to venture deep into the woods as we unlock the horrors of The Evil Dead (1981). Join us as we discuss the film’s relentless energy, groundbreaking practical effects, and the birth of an iconic horror hero. Listen, as Johnny Has the Keys steps into the eerie cabin, dusts off the Necronomicon, and dares to press play on the infamous tape—unleashing dark secrets, chilling revelations, and maybe even a few of our own.

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Ep. 03-04: Bubba Ho-Tep (2002)

An aged Elvis Presley (Bruce Campbell) is a resident in an East Texas nursing home where he befriends Jack (Ossie Davis), who claims to be President John F. Kennedy. After co-residents of their quiet retirement community start dying of dubiously unnatural causes, Elvis and Jack discover that the perpetrator is Bubba Ho-Tep (Bob Ivy), a murderous, soul-sucking mummy.  

Welcome to the wonderful, weird story-telling of Joe R. Lansdale. Lansdale has been one of Tim’s favorite writers for going on three decades, and there’s no better way to introduce those unaware of his talent than this little indie film directed by Don Coscarelli (Phantasm). Join us as we discuss the phenomenal casting of Bruce Campbell and Ossie Davis, the shoestring budget, and the ever-present magic this film possesses. Listen… as Johnny Has the Keys takes you to a nursing home where two American icons–older and slower, but determined—unite to destroy an evil that is feeding on the souls of their helpless neighbors.

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1979… Memories from the set of THE EVIL DEAD

So, after editing and listening to our podcast episode about The Evil Dead I realized there were some things that I had left out – things I wanted to mention or talk about. (And this after recording for over two hours–Ha!). So, I thought I’d do a follow-up blog with the rest of my notes.

As the podcast said, I was a Fake Shemp on the shoot – working with Sam, Rob, and Bruce, along with my friend Wynn Thompson (notice the spelling) and my girlfriend Barbara. We worked for the last month of shooting not expecting anything other than the opportunity to work on a movie. We were surprised as anyone when we actually saw our names in the credits! (Although, Wynn’s was misspelled. His actual name is Wyndell Thompson, but he is credited as Wendall Thomas).

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