Bruce Campbell, known for his iconic role in the Evil Dead franchise, has revealed that he has been diagnosed with a type of cancer that is treatable but not curable. The news has caused concern among his followers and the acting community, as Campbell is a revered figure in the realm of horror cinema and pop culture. Through an announcement on his social media, the actor noted that he feels compelled to share his situation, both for personal and professional reasons. The chainsaw man In his message, Campbell did not specify the details […]
Bruce Campbell, known for his iconic role in the Evil Dead franchise, has revealed that he has been diagnosed with a type of cancer that is treatable but not curable. The news has caused concern among his followers and the acting community, as Campbell is a revered figure in the realm of horror films and pop culture. Through an announcement on his social media, the actor noted that he feels compelled to share his situation for both personal and professional reasons.
The Chainsaw Man
In his message, Campbell did not specify the details of his diagnosis, but emphasized the importance of seeking medical attention and how this will impact his life, forcing him to cancel future public appearances. The actor, who has earned a special place in the hearts of genre fans for his charisma and talent, expressed that this step is necessary for his personal well-being and committed to keeping his followers informed about his process.
The news has generated a wave of support on social media, where both fans and colleagues have shared their messages of encouragement and solidarity towards the actor. Campbell has been an icon of horror cinema since the 80s, and his impact on cult films is undeniable. Throughout his career, he has worked on multiple projects that have left a significant mark on the industry, which adds an additional layer of sadness to his diagnosis.
The future of Campbell in entertainment is now uncertain, but her followers remain hopeful that she receives the proper treatment and manages to cope with this difficult situation. As a public figure and role model, her decision to share her diagnosis may help raise awareness about the fight against cancer and the importance of health.
If you have played Resident Evil 7, you will know that the game completely breaks with everything we thought about the saga up to that point. Not only did it transform into a first-person adventure, but it also took place in an unusual setting: just a couple of houses filled with rooms that you had to go back and forth between, finding keys and facing monsters along the way. What is not so well known is that, for inspiration, the creators watched the same movie over and over again, perhaps the best that has ever been made in the haunted house genre […]
If you have played Resident Evil 7, you will know that the game completely breaks with everything we thought about the saga up to that point. Not only did it transform into a first-person adventure, but it also took place in an unusual setting: just a couple of houses filled with rooms that you had to go back and forth through, finding keys and facing monsters along the way. What is not so well known is that, to find inspiration, the creators watched the same movie over and over again, perhaps the best ever made in the haunted house genre: an absolute masterpiece known as Evil Dead.
Like Lovecraft
In 1981, Sam Raimi was still an unknown. Before being glorified by several generations and directing the famous early adaptations of Spider-man, the director raised just $375,000 through various donations, enough to shoot the movie of his dreams alongside one of his best friends, Bruce Campbell. And what was this movie? Well, at the same time a pastiche of HP Lovecraft’s stories and a remake of a short they had filmed in Super-8 titled Within The Woods. Raimi had just turned 20, and he didn’t know he was about to direct one of the films that would influence horror like never before.
In fact, most of the crew were friends and family of the director lending a hand and doing him a favor. Somehow, they managed to create the incredible special effects using only latex masks, glass contact lenses (which could only be worn for 15 minutes if they didn’t want to lose their eyes) and using a special component for the fake blood that made it even more realistic: coffee. The result was amazing: no one really knew what they were doing, and much of that punk inexperience ended up filtering through the frames of the film: the crew slept in the same cabin in the woods, all together and huddled, which led to great friendships and also to major confrontations, injuries, and medical issues: everything could have gone down the drain very quickly but, somehow, it didn’t. And it succeeded. Oh boy, did it succeed.
The premiere of the movie took place in Detroit, at the Redford Theatre, and Raimi thought it would be a great idea to copy the techniques of old cinema to attract people, placing ambulances at the door for the faint of heart. They weren’t needed: thousands of people wanted to see it, and then they began to believe that perhaps they could even refund the money to those who had spent it. Refund it? After the festival went through Cannes and captivated the one and only Stephen King, everyone wanted to see for themselves what it was all about: it multiplied its budget eightfold just at the U.S. box office, and it is believed to have grossed over 27 million worldwide (although there are many, many doubts about this).
Infernal Possession went down in history immediately, with that final shot imitated a thousand times, its protagonist with a blood-stained face and its plot that, from that moment on, would be copied to excess. In fact, Raimi could later make a remake with a bigger budget (which actually also served as a sequel), Evil Dead II, and a much crazier third installment, including time travel, titled Army of Darkness. Moreover: years later, Campbell and Raimi reunited once again to continue the story in a television series titled Ash vs the Evil Dead, chainsaw in hand (literally). Groovy!
It’s no surprise that the creators of Resident Evil 7 watched Evil Dead non-stop, to the point of leaving several nods within the game: if you haven’t seen it, you’re missing out on a masterpiece. If you have seen it, you’ve surely insisted to your friends about why they should get on it. In any case, it’s a true marvel that you can’t overlook no matter how much you think it’s “old.” Are you ready to have fun while being scared?
