The Evil Dead remake justified its existence over the weekend by taking the number one spot at the box office. For months leading into this weekend – fans were concerned that the Evil Dead remake would not live up to the expectations of its namesake – The Evil Dead. Apparently their concerns were unfounded as their thirst for blood was sated – and then some! Audiences were both thrilled and disgusted by the cinematic carnage they had witnessed.
Evil Dead (2013) took in an estimated $26 million at the box office beating out the Rock in G.I.Joe Retaliation on Wrestlemania weekend with the Rock headlining against John Cena no less! Perhaps they were all at home watching the Rock instead of going to the theaters. I like the idea that Evil Dead (2013) can come in like the little movie that could and dethrone the bigger stars for the weekend. Speaking strictly as a fan – I enjoyed every bit of Evil Dead (2013) and thought it honored Sam Raimi’s original – The Evil Dead – nicely.
Be sure to check out our advance review of Evil Dead (2013)! Now that you’ve seen the movie – you can listen to our spoiler discussion as well!
MVP Mutant Radio recently attended the Mad Monster Party in Charlotte, North Carolina and returned with some exclusive audio of Bruce Campbell as he talks about the new Evil Dead and the possibility of Army of Darkness 2. Check out the Mad Monster Party Wrap Up Show for this and more!
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