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Souheila Yacoub as Alice.
BURN BABY BURN

This Bats**t New Movie Will Have You Laughing in Horror

“Evil Dead Burn” is an accomplished return to the franchise’s gory-and-funny roots.

Nick Schager

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SPECTACULAR

Nicolas Cage Makes ‘Spider-Noir’ a Marvel Knockout

As an alternate-universe 1930s Spidey-detective, the Oscar-winner is amazing.

Nick Schager

Rachel McAdams in Send Help.
SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST

The Bonkers Horror Movie Set to Smash Melania’s Huge Flop

“Evil Dead” and “Spider-Man” director Sam Raimi’s latest is a Rachel McAdams-led thrill ride.

Nick Schager

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GRUESOMELY BAD

‘Evil Dead Rise’ Disgraces the Franchise’s Good Name

Sam Raimi didn’t build this seminal horror universe only for something this witless and lack of originality to come along and taint things.

Nick Schager

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ENTER THE VOID

‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Is Exhausting

Sam Raimi’s supercharged Marvel sequel contains a dizzying amount of universe-hopping that overwhelms the director’s trademark flourishes and a soulful Benedict Cumberbatch turn.

Nick Schager

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BADASS

Lucy Lawless: Donald Trump Is a Joke

<p>The <em>Xena</em> star makes her memorable debut in <em>Ash vs. Evil Dead</em> this weekend. She sat down to discuss the 20th anniversary of <em>Xena</em>, climate change, and The Donald.<br> </p>

Melissa Leon

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HAIL BRUCE CAMPBELL

‘Ash vs. Evil Dead’s’ Groovy Premiere

The boomstick, legions of Deadites and horror’s most badass buffoon are back for Starz’s 10-episode sequel to the beloved cult trilogy. The result puts the rest of horror TV to shame.

Nick Schager

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GROOVY, VOLUME 4

Evil Dead’s King of Cool Is Reborn

<p>Brash, crass, and sporting a perpetually raised eyebrow, Ash Williams remains the ultimate postmodern superhero. An appreciation of Bruce Campbell’s legendary <i>Evil Dead</i> character.</p>

Nick Schager

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Cabin Fever

‘Evil Dead’ Resurrected

Jean Trinh on how the Raimi-sanctioned reboot, in theaters today, compares to the beloved original.

Jean Trinh

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'Spider-Man' Rebooted

New cast, new director, new movie: "Spider-Man" returns next summer in a remake of the classic Peter Parker story. Watch the first trailer weave together a web of intrigue.

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PRODIGIES

Super 8 Video Gallery

Watch early, unreleased Super 8 films from some of our most celebrated directors.

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