Talk:The Evil Dead/Archive 1

Video game article
I don't know if anyone cares, but I made an article for the old Evil Dead Commodore 64 game. There was a link to it in the Evil Dead footer box, so I figured, why not. Who made that footer box? Aguerriero 17:31, 27 March 2006 (UTC)
 * I made the footer box. It probably needs work, but it seemed good at the time.  --Myles Long 17:53, 27 March 2006 (UTC)

Dispute of ED:IV Continued + AoD Reference to old movie!
Campbell confirmed both on his website and as an extra in the recent release of the "Evil Dead: Regeneration" video game (Multi-system) that there was interest in doing ED:IV, but Rami's schedule was what was stopping any kind of production --According to Campbell-- and that the only way they were going to do ED:IV (past tense) was if Rami decided against doing Spiderman II. While I speculate it's still possible I imagine there will be yet another sequel to Spiderman in the works and that we shouldn't be expecting it any time soon, however I don't doubt we can expect a Bruce Campbell Cameo in that movie.

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In addition I also recently discovered a reference in Army of Darkness to an old sci-fi movie, a black & white flick by the name of "The Day the Earth Stood Still" I'll be requesting a page be done on that soon, but in the mean time I added the reference to the reference section. Correct me if you see something out of place or spelled wrong, or if you think you could word it better by all means...

P-battery 17:59, 27 February 2006 (UTC)p-bat.

Reporting on the reference to The Day The Earth Stood Still is a bit like reporting that the sky is blue. You did not discover anything. It's not a hidden easter egg, it's a flat-in-your-face joke that is repeated three times. This endless overexplaining and listing of movie jokes on wikipedia is... well, it's not wonderful. Is this what wikipedia is really for? Sorry if it seems like I'm singling you out here, it's just something I find annoying generally. 24.33.28.52 04:29, 19 May 2006 (UTC)
 * Whoa there, cowboy. The section was removed long ago, no need to come in here and start flaming people.  Take a deep breath, count to 10, go read WP:GF and WP:BITE, and then come back.  Aguerriero  ( talk ) 14:38, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

DVD Release section?
Does anyone else think it would be a good addition to the article?-- $U IT  02:23, 15 September 2007 (UTC)


 * Film articles typically don't have sections devoted just to DVD release, that information usually falls under just "Release", where you'd find reception information. Also, the DVD cover violates WP:FU criteria. Cover art must be accompanied by critical commentary to establish significance.   BIGNOLE     (Contact me)  02:37, 15 September 2007 (UTC)
 * I see. I was wondering why the image was removed. Thanks for the explanation-- $U IT  03:03, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

Setting
I changed the references to where the movie is set because I couldn't find any reference for it. The script itself only says that they are Michigan State students, and the movie was shot in Michigan, but neither of those definitively mean that the movie is set in Michigan. And the only reference for any Evil Dead setting being Dearborn specifically is for the video game. Lachatdelarue 11:45, 1 October 2007 (UTC)

In the first 2 minutes of the film, Ash is looking at a map. He states that they have just driven over the Tennessee border. I think that it is safe to say that the film is set in Tennessee. JazzButcher 06:15, 29 October 2007 (UTC)

In addition to my previous post, I have just watched the film again and at the end it says that it was shot in both Morristown, Tennessee and Detroit, Michigan. JazzButcher 06:43, 29 October 2007 (UTC)

Trivia Sections - Can People Stop Adding Them Because They're Tacky
Nearly every film article I go to there is a trivia section, which frankly, are pathetic tripe. If someone has decent information add it to the flow of the article, not the easy option to set up a lame trivia section. LuciferMorgan 19:33, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

Seconded. I don't need to be reading about JASON GOES TO HELL in this article for instance. When some punk band writes a lame song with an Ash sample, it's not a trivia question about THE EVIL DEAD. That kind of stuff is intrusive. And for gods sake stop explaining jokes. The reason people laughed is that they got the joke already. Explaining it ruins the fun. 24.33.28.52 04:32, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

Also, IMHO, the list of translated titles used in other countries are not exactly useful: they'll always be incomplete and don't really add anything about the film. --Outlyer 17:05, 3 August 2006 (UTC)

I for one LOVE reading the trivia section to film articles. I felt this article was a little lame because it did not have one. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 63.198.138.234 (talk) 20:36, 5 November 2007 (UTC)

Tennessee?
I don't recall it ever being specifically stated in the film where the cabin was.

--Name Theft Victim 00:55, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

At the beginning of the movie, the Ash character remarks from the back seat of their moving car that they had just passed the Tennessee state line. The end credits of the film (which I just finished watching minutes ago) explictly state it was filmed in both Morristown, Tennessee and Detroit, Michigan. KevinOKeeffe (talk) 10:30, 12 February 2008 (UTC)

plot
The plots written terribly, as if it had been translated or something. Could we rewrite it?--81.132.41.51 (talk) 18:46, 23 February 2008 (UTC)

Somebody needs to fix the plot so its readable. Its fine for the main part, but at times is incomprehensible (I do it myself, but I haven't actually seen the film) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 60.241.214.74 (talk) 01:44, 25 February 2008 (UTC)


 * I have reverted the plot summary to the version on 19 February 2008, before an anon account added much of the gibberish. It isn't perfect, but is back to readable.  If y'all still want to rewrite it, y'all go on ahead - Foetusized (talk) 21:29, 25 February 2008 (UTC)

plot
The grammar in the plot description is still terrible.

How did the last evil survive? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.1.19.148 (talk) 22:28, 1 March 2009 (UTC)


 * If it's bothering you, stop whining and fix it yourself - Foetusized (talk) 12:43, 28 March 2008 (UTC)

Year of Film Release?
The article states this film was released on October 15th of 1981, but the film credits clearly list it as copyright 1982. Is this a discrepancy, or do films sometimes not get copyrighted until after their release? KevinOKeeffe (talk) 10:39, 12 February 2008 (UTC)

It may have had a Copyright pending ... -Ed. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.222.232.204 (talk) 21:55, 12 June 2009 (UTC)

"Also known"
I object to "(also known as: Evil Dead, The Book of the Dead, Sam Raimi's The Evil Dead and The Evil Dead, the Ultimate Experience in Grueling Horror)", especially early in the article. The movie has a title; who cares whether indeterminate numbers of anonymous people "know" it otherwise? Unfree (talk) 04:52, 23 August 2009 (UTC)

Horror or comedy
When I saw this movie I thought it was a satire of a horror movie, but the article seems to suggest that it is a serious horror movie. Is it intended to be humorous, or do I just have a twisted sense of humour to have responded to it that way? --194.98.58.121 (talk) 09:26, 22 July 2009 (UTC)

Both —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.113.49.126 (talk) 07:14, 10 October 2009 (UTC)

Dispute over 4th film
Conflicting texts:


 * Raimi has been unable to find funding for a new Evil Dead movie. There have been rumors of a movie staring Ash, Bruce Campbell's character in the Evil Dead films, in a sequel to Freddy vs. Jason, referred to as Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash.

vs.


 * Against popular belief of many rumours, there is NO plan for an Evil Dead IV, a fact confirmed by both Campbell and Raimi on countless instances.

Moving them here until a source is cited on the issue of another sequel vel non.

There was a radio interview that Campbell said emphatically, "no" He's just too old. In the same interview, he said the work on Burn Notice is enough exercise. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.113.49.126 (talk) 07:16, 10 October 2009 (UTC)

Budget
is the budget true? it was 375000 and sold 24 million? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Goostaw (talk • contribs) 06:22, 1 November 2009 (UTC)

Demons?
Where did all the links to the different demons come from? Is it actually stated that the Demons are what they're linked to be?
 * No. They should be removed as OR. I took care of it in this edit. Hoof Hearted (talk) 14:13, 12 November 2010 (UTC)

Picture Replacements
Some pictures there should be replaced, mainly the one of the contact lens. Simply because that particular contact lens is not the one used in the movie, it's just a picture of a lens. The links for words (contact lens) is enough for people to know what it is, but we should use the actual lens shown in the movie instead. That's my opinion to achieve full clarity, some may assume that particular lens is in fact one that was used. What do you think? Sivos909 (talk) 01:01, 8 January 2013 (UTC)


 * I just removed four images, which had little or nothing to do with the film, that seemed to have been inserted just for the purpose of having an image in each section. I removed the generic contact lens, downtown Morristown (miles away from the filming location, as mentioned in the text), and two film makers of works that had been compared to this film in reviews.  I erred on the side of caution; I almost removed a couple more images of people involved in the production, who are pictured a second person that had nothing to do with this film -- Foetusized (talk) 16:34, 26 January 2013 (UTC)

Vandalism?
Did something happen to the top of the article? Where's the poster and the table of actors and directors and stuff? --Matt723star (talk) 15:27, 25 March 2013 (UTC)

Legacy sect, citation needed
Citation needed for last sentence in sect, Legacy. &mdash; Cirt (talk) 13:34, 26 April 2013 (UTC)

La Casa series, unsourced sect
La Casa series, unsourced sect. This entire section of the article is unsourced. Added unsourcedsect until this glaring problem is addressed. &mdash; Cirt (talk) 13:35, 26 April 2013 (UTC)

Unsourced additions notice
Substed template to top of article page, using Unsourced additions template. &mdash; Cirt (talk) 16:04, 28 April 2013 (UTC)

La Casa series - revisited
Adding some citation needed tags in this sect. Lots of unsourced issues still remain with this wholly problematic sect. &mdash; Cirt (talk) 16:06, 28 April 2013 (UTC)
 * I've copyedited this section to match the PopMatters source cited - I've also moved it to the aftemath section, as I think it's more fitting there (it's where the official sequels are discussed) Etron81 (talk) 10:31, 29 April 2013 (UTC)

&mdash; Cirt (talk) 12:06, 29 April 2013 (UTC)
 * 1) Still does not explain why you removed changes by with zero explanation as to why.
 * 2) Unfortunately, this means this article is now getting unstable.
 * 3) Therefore, your actions are directly harming this article's chances of passing for WP:GA quality status.
 * 4) Please explain why you undid the edit by with zero explanation, and if this will happen again.
 * I undid the edit as it was a deletion of content with no explanation (and forgot to put an explanation in myself - perils of editing late at night) - I am not overly attached with this section (and it may be better covered in the franchise article anyway). It is not my intent to jeopardize a GA status or to destabilize the article (although I am unsure how my actions are doing so).  The section can probably be rewritten better, but it does have a source now Etron81 (talk) 13:12, 29 April 2013 (UTC)

And yet you also cut out my fixing of two additions put by Cirt, one unintentional (the gap atop the article caused by ), and one for improvement (requesting a cite regarding Bruce's cameo in the remake). Not the best thing you could do. igordebraga ≠ 15:11, 29 April 2013 (UTC)
 * I'll try to allow some time to see if this article will stabilize again, but right now, unfortunately, it's questionable. &mdash; Cirt (talk) 17:17, 29 April 2013 (UTC)

I apologise for any trouble I may have indadvertedly caused - I certainly did not intend to remove a Citation request - If I have any edits I want to make in future, I'll air them here on the talk page first. Etron81 (talk) 18:16, 29 April 2013 (UTC)
 * Okay, that sound great, &mdash; Cirt (talk) 18:22, 29 April 2013 (UTC)
 * I took another look at the edit I reverted and realised that I had mistaken it for a wholesale deletion of the La Casa section, but it actually moved it and copyeidted it (basically what I subsequently did) and added a source for the cameo - I apologise unreservedly for that... Thanks for all your work in getting this article Good status! Etron81 (talk) 18:30, 29 April 2013 (UTC)
 * Ah, I see, thanks for the explanation. &mdash; Cirt (talk) 18:32, 29 April 2013 (UTC)

Tree-Rape Scene
I like that scene where that hot chick gets raped by a tree. She has nice breasts, and it was cool when that long and thick branch or root rammed itself into her vagina. Could someone upload a pic of that? A GIF image would be nice.


 * No basis for the inclusion of this image.   BIGNOLE     (Contact me)  13:06, 9 July 2007 (UTC)


 * Yes, there is. It's the main reason why the movie is so famous.


 * It maybe a significant scene, but it isn't the main reason the movie was famous. Do you have a source that says the movie was famous for that reason? Your initial reasoning above do not state that is why you want the image. You clearly state that you want it because you like it, and then go on to describe the scene as if you were an adult romance novelist.   BIGNOLE     (Contact me)  13:30, 9 July 2007 (UTC)


 * Dude, this is the talk page, not the actual article. Just check out (RULES 1 AND 2 NEWFAG).


 * Talk pages are not for your personal amusement either. What does it have to do with this page. You came here and made a request for an image in an inappropriate manner. That manner, and your continuous reverts without rewording your request, makes it hard to assume good faith about your intentions. Your choice of wording suggests you just want the image for some personal gratification, and only recently have you mentioned a viable reason to include it (but have no provided a source to verify your reasoning).   BIGNOLE     (Contact me)  13:41, 9 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Such an image would be largely inappropriate and unencyclopedic. Please provide sources for how this scene is important. EVula // talk // &#9775;  // 15:15, 10 July 2007 (UTC)

The image should not be included, due to the simple fact that such a powerfully disturbing scene should not be "spoiled" by such a visual preview (in addition to other reasons already stated). KevinOKeeffe (talk) 10:34, 12 February 2008 (UTC)

Imagine if somebody were to say, "I like that bit of history when the Nazis exterminated the Jews." I'm amazed that the misogynist imbecile who posted the original comment didn't have his comment removed quick smart. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 180.12.110.229 (talk) 12:02, 8 April 2014 (UTC)

Disambiguation hatnote
I'm not entirely clear why changed the hatnote from The Evil Dead (disambiguation) to Evil Dead (franchise) in this pair of edits.

The disambiguation page gives a concise list of alternate uses to help people find exactly what they're looking for, whereas the franchise article- while fine if you *want* an overview of the franchise at a whole- forces people to read through the whole thing to find the specific part of the franchise they're looking for.

I've restored the original version. If this is disagreed with, please let me know why, thanks.

Ubcule (talk) 21:40, 15 June 2016 (UTC)


 * On second thoughts, I think it's a better idea still to have both, a la
 * This article is about the 1981 film. For the article covering the franchise as a whole, see Evil Dead (franchise). For a concise list of other uses of the phrase "The Evil Dead" or similar, see The Evil Dead (disambiguation).
 * Ubcule (talk) 11:34, 16 June 2016 (UTC)

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Concern about wording in the plot
In the plot section, the following sentences are present: "When [Ash] reaches for [Linda's] necklace on the ground, she escapes again trying to kill him. Ash decapitates her with a shovel, and her headless body bleeds all over Ash's face as it tries to rape him before he escapes." Having watched the movie and thus that scene, I can certainly affirm that there's plenty of blood poured on Ash's face, but I don't think that there's any clear onscreen indication (unlike the infamous tree sequence several scenes prior) that the headless body was attempting to rape Ash. I also can't seem to find any online sources to confirm that this scene involved an attempted rape. Would anyone else like to weigh on this before I (or another user) edits the plot section to amend this apparent inaccuracy? – Matthew  - (talk) 18:06, 25 May 2018 (UTC)