Evil Dead II (1987)

It's generally accepted by moviegoers that sequels to hits are always going to be poor, over-commercialised imitations of the original. Well, for every supposed truism there has to be an exception and Evil Dead II is one sequel that is even better than the original. Not so much a follow-up as a ruthless self-parody, Evil Dead II ranks as one of the most visually inventive, relentless, and truly original films ever made. (BBC)


La mejor adaptación lovecraftiana de todos los tiempos. O tal vez habría que decir "lovecraftesca".

A hugely influential film, Evil Dead II had producers and directors across the film-making world glued to their seats. Director Sam Raimi's kaleidoscope of stop-motion animation, unbelievable point-of-view shots, trembling hand-held camera, rotating sets, bizarre lighting, and chase scenes has now been endlessly imitated, and pastiches crop up in everything from TV ads to music videos.

Matt Ford, BBC
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