Evil Dead II

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Ash and Linda decide to take a romantic trip to the woods. After stopping in what seems like an abandoned cabin, they come across a tape recording made by a man known as Professor Knowby, who reads passages from a dubious ancient book. On playing the tape, they unleash evil spirits and they begin their fight to keep evil at bay all over again.

The second film in director Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead trilogy is somewhere between a sequel and a remake of the first film. A Requel? With the success of the first film, Raimi had access to a bigger budget but due to the complexities of rights ownership he was unable to use footage from the first film. Raimi used this opportunity to perfect and streamline his original story in the flash back scenes at the beginning of the film. The story then progresses from the exact point we leave Ash in The Evil Dead.

The shift in tone makes Evil Dead II much more comedic than its predecessor. It’s a masterclass in horror, slapstick and splatter comedy and practical effects. Bruce Campbell’s effortless charisma, wit, and physicality brings the film together perfectly.

This film was curated by Rachael Samociuk from Poisoned Peach Cinema Club, and is presented in partnership with StudioCanal Presents.

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To maximise the fun at our special Creatures of the Night screening, we’re encouraging everyone to come dressed in their best Evil Dead-themed outfits. We'll have some awesome prizes for the best costumes of the night, as well as some goody bags from our friends at StudioCanal to give away.

And the wonderful original artwork for this screening, produced by the talented Joe Boyd, will be available to purchase on the night as an A3 print!

This event is supported by BFI Film Hub North and StudioCanal Presents.