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Mar 13, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: March 13 1987 Evil Dead II Premiered in Theaters.

On this day March 13 1987 the cult horror-comedy Evil Dead II premiered in theaters. Directed by Sam Raimi the film starred Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams alongside Sarah Berry Dan Hicks Kassie Wesley and Richard Domeier.

A sequel and partial remake of The Evil Dead the film continued Ash’s nightmarish battle against demonic forces in a remote cabin. Evil Dead II became known for its mix of intense horror slapstick comedy and over-the-top special effects cementing Bruce Campbell as a horror...

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