The Evil Dead Remake
Reunites
originators Sam Raimi, RobTapert and Bruce Campbell
Sam Raimi |
Los
Angeles, May 04, 2012 - Principal photography has begun on “Evil Dead,” in
Auckland, New Zealand and will wrap in early July 2012.
Ghost
House Pictures is producing the much anticipated remake of Sam Raimi's 1981
cult-hit horror film “The Evil Dead”; the film that effectively launched the
careers of Sam Raimi (“Spider-Man” franchise); RobTapert (“30 Days of Night”)
and Bruce Campbell who played the Ash character and was Co-Producer of the
original, now brings them back to produce an “Evil Dead” for today's audience
that's high on the horror, gore, plot twists and more from a screenplay written
by Fede Alvarez and Rodo Sayagues. Executive Producers are J.R. Young, Nathan
Kahane, Joseph Drake and Peter Schlessel.
Sony
Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions (SPWA) and FilmDistrict have partnered with
Ghost House Pictures on a worldwide deal - excluding U.K. and France - for Sony
Pictures to distribute the remake of “Evil Dead.”
In
the film, five twenty-something friends become holed up in a remote cabin where
they discover a Book Of The Dead and unwittingly summon up dormant demons
living in the nearby woods, which possess the youngsters in succession until
only one is left intact to fight for survival.
A
core cast of young, fresh talent includes Jane Levy (“Suburgatory”) as Mia;
Shiloh Fernandez (“Deadgirl,” “Red Riding Hood”) as David; Lou Taylor Pucci
(“Carriers”) as Eric; Jessica Lucas (“Cloverfield”) as Olivia and Elizabeth
Blackmore (“Legend of the Seeker”) as Natalie.
“This
cast of burgeoning talent share the same spirit we had when creating the
original,” says Tapert. “The desire to deliver an unexpected and outrageously
scary movie experience for the audience.”
“Evil
Dead” marks director Fede Alvarez' feature debut. Originally from Uruguay,
Alvarez studied filmmaking and communications, later opening his own production
and post production company. In 2005 he won a scholarship to complete a masters
in screenwriting in Amsterdam. In November 2009, he posted his four-minute
short “Panic Attack!,” which became an instant viral internet phenomenon
prompting intense interest from Hollywood and Ghost House Pictures in
particular.
We
found a brilliant artist in Fede Alvarez. As a director, he understands what
makes a story work and how to put the pieces together,” says Raimi. “I'm really
excited to see this story, that I care deeply about, retold by such a fine
storyteller.”
Opening
across the Philippines in 2013, “Evil Dead” will be distributed by Columbia
Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Visit www.sonypictures.com.ph
to see the latest trailers, get free downloads and play free movie games.
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