Evil Dead 4?

[Nardz937]

 

[The Chris]

I’m glad to see it’s succeeding. I kind of want my cake and eat it to so I kind of want at least one more film in the OG Evil Dead world with Raimi and Campbell (I know what Bruce said but I can always dream), while they also keep letting these younger filmmakers put their own spin on it separately.

 

[Iceman]

I’m glad to see it’s succeeding. I kind of want my cake and eat it to so I kind of want at least one more film in the OG Evil Dead world with Raimi and Campbell (I know what Bruce said but I can always dream), while they also keep letting these younger filmmakers put their own spin on it separately.

That would be the ideal scenario, whether realistic or not.

 

[Iceman]

Didn't realise it was supposed to be HBO Max Only. So all this theatrical revenue is like a bonus!

 

[DarkKnight88]

Didn't realise it was supposed to be HBO Max Only. So all this theatrical revenue is like a bonus!

Theatrical also gives the film a more “prestige” status and keeps the conversation going longer. Remember the Hellraiser reboot? Neither does anyone else lol

 

[Iceman]

Theatrical also gives the film a more “prestige” status and keeps the conversation going longer. Remember the Hellraiser reboot? Neither does anyone else lol

Yes, good point. It creates an extra dynamic and much more awareness. Once you’ve already made a film why not take the extra money anyway, shouldn’t be hard to make more than the distribution costs when you’re already writing off the regular costs against the HBO Max benefit.

 

[Nardz937]

 

[TheVileOne]

Yes, good point. It creates an extra dynamic and much more awareness. Once you’ve already made a film why not take the extra money anyway, shouldn’t be hard to make more than the distribution costs when you’re already writing off the regular costs against the HBO Max benefit.

Putting things day and date is a losing strategy. You are literally cannibalizing your premium products.

I will say though, I do think the new Evil Dead Rise is a far better movie than the Hellraiser Reboot, which was utterly forgettable.

 

[Iceman]

Putting things day and date is a losing strategy. You are literally cannibalizing your premium products.

I will say though, I do think the new Evil Dead Rise is a far better movie than the Hellraiser Reboot, which was utterly forgettable.

I haven’t seen the Hellraiser reboot, but yeah, you’re just giving up free money doing this.

 

[TheVileOne]

I haven’t seen the Hellraiser reboot, but yeah, you’re just giving up free money doing this.

It really annoys me to think how much money was more than likely lost on films like Dune, The Suicide Squad, and Godzilla vs. Kong by this strategy.

Is it any wonder DC films are struggling even harder at the box office now? I really hope this setup for Dune doesn't hurt Dune Part 2.

 

[Iceman]

It really annoys me to think how much money was more than likely lost on films like Dune, The Suicide Squad, and Godzilla vs. Kong by this strategy.

Is it any wonder DC films are struggling even harder at the box office now? I really hope this setup for Dune doesn't hurt Dune Part 2.

Hopefully studios have learned their mistake and this practise will be phased out. I also want to see in cases like Maverick that they are willing to extend their date to allow more theatrical where films are overperforming.

 

[TheVileOne]

Hopefully studios have learned their mistake and this practise will be phased out. I also want to see in cases like Maverick that they are willing to extend their date to allow more theatrical where films are overperforming.

One thing that the pandemic taught me is that I'd rather watch films in theaters on the big screen. Streaming is convenient. In many ways you can't beat it, but you lose something watching a movie, even a big movie on a phone or a tablet or a laptop.

 

[Iceman]

One thing that the pandemic taught me is that I'd rather watch films in theaters on the big screen. Streaming is convenient. In many ways you can't beat it, but you lose something watching a movie, even a big movie on a phone or a tablet or a laptop.

Yeah, I think most people if they had the time and money would watch a ton of films in cinemas every year, but with limited time the convenience of streaming has become a big plus that can be complementary rather than replace cinema-going. If they allow films full theatrical windows to get pretty much every dollar possible first, then streaming is a great option for on-the-go rewatches and for catching things that there isn’t time for.

 

[Luigi]

Going to overtake Shazam 2 in a few days as WB's biggest film of the year.

 

[TheVileOne]

Going to overtake Shazam 2 in a few days as WB's biggest film of the year.

Releasing a horror movie straight to streaming literally sounds like one of the dumbest strategies to make as a studio executive.

 

[Kane52630]

 

[Sithborg]

Releasing a horror movie straight to streaming literally sounds like one of the dumbest strategies to make as a studio executive.

Nah, horror is the ideal movie for streaming. Cheap and quick. Its the higher budgeted films that are a bit more headscratchers, as the ability to get a ROI is a bit more unclear. And yes, that low budget can also lead to big success if it takes off in theaters.

Horror is having a resurgence, no doubt, but you also have to be careful not to flood the market.

 

[-Arya-]

Didn’t think much of this unfortunately. Very average by modern horror standards, and doesn’t match Raimi’s trilogy at all.

 

[KaijuDude1992]

Yeah, I finally watched this today and while I might be in the minority, I honestly think the 2013 remake is leagues above this in almost every department and I don't exactly love that movie either.

Outside of the really solid performances from Alyssa Sutherland who I've been a fan of since Vikings and Lily Sullivan I can't say I was all that impressed with this, especially in terms of gore.

For all the hype the violence in this felt pretty tame IMO compared to the brutality of the kills in the remake, but most of all I really think this one was lacking in the character department.

I didn't care for any of the characters in this even the kids.

 

[TheVileOne]

Nah, horror is the ideal movie for streaming. Cheap and quick. Its the higher budgeted films that are a bit more headscratchers, as the ability to get a ROI is a bit more unclear. And yes, that low budget can also lead to big success if it takes off in theaters.

Horror is having a resurgence, no doubt, but you also have to be careful not to flood the market.

It seems there's literally always a market for horror. Smile was also originally meant to go straight to streaming first.

You say resurgence, but I feel like it's never died down.

 

[Nardz937]

*chefs kiss*

 

[Erik20]

Yeah, I finally watched this today and while I might be in the minority, I honestly think the 2013 remake is leagues above this in almost every department and I don't exactly love that movie either.

Outside of the really solid performances from Alyssa Sutherland who I've been a fan of since Vikings and Lily Sullivan I can't say I was all that impressed with this, especially in terms of gore.

For all the hype the violence in this felt pretty tame IMO compared to the brutality of the kills in the remake, but most of all I really think this one was lacking in the character department.

I didn't care for any of the characters in this even the kids.

Yeah agreed, I also prefer the 2013 movie. I thought all the characters here were unlikeable, I didn't care about any of them.

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Like Beth locking the door while her sister is killing those kids in the hallway. Then her neighbours. She didn't even try to help them... the movie wasn't trying to make a point of her being scared or maybe indifferent, the characters just didn't matter. That doesn't really make me want to root for her...

It's not bad, not at all, but it's the "worst" Evil Dead movie imo.

 

[Joe Von Zombie]

I haven't decided which one I like more but I feel like both films, this and the remake, have issues with tone and playing things so self serious it became unintentionally funny to me. I found the characterisation in both films to be transparently emotionally manipulative and frankly lazy.

 

[Gothamsknight]

I loved this film, but yes I do think 2013 flick was better.

 

[Erik20]

I haven't decided which one I like more but I feel like both films, this and the remake, have issues with tone and playing things so self serious it became unintentionally funny to me. I found the characterisation in both films to be transparently emotionally manipulative and frankly lazy.

I think part of the problem is when they're paying homage to the more comedic elements and catch phrases of the original. The newer movies are so close to full serious horror that some scenes (like the fight at the end) almost feel out of place.

I also had some problems with how characters were reacting.

Spoiler

that bathtub scene with the mom, where they just kept on looking at her while she was going crazy... or nobody checking on that daughter when she was getting possessed

I did like that

Spoiler

the kids were also fair game. I was a bit worried at the start that the movie would just introduce other characters to get killed, while the family stayed safe.