It's wonderful to see what people are creating during this time of social distancing. One of the best ways to ward off depression and anxiety is to create, and get those fears out there in a healthy way. Writer/director Danny Donahue has done that with his tightly wound short film Beast of Prey, which carries a heavy Evil Dead vibe. A woman is trapped in a bathroom by a monster during a snowstorm. That's it. That's the plot. And it works brilliantly, and is uber cinematic. Observe: Good stuff, Danny. And leading lady Ashley Campbell delivers an awesome performance, conveying a lot of different emotions in a short amount of time. Hopefully this can be wound into a feature film one day. Would love to see what happened before these three minutes, and what happens after. Source: Danny Donahue

We love Sam Raimi's Army of Darkness here in The Basement. Hell, we're down with the entire Evil Dead franchise! So yes, us geeks are also down for some super cool Army of Darkness action figures. Fortunately, Super7 Releasing is going to provide exactly that THIS FRIDAY with a new line of Army of Darkness ReAction figures! These are retro figures done in the 3.75" style of the Kenner Star Wars line that dominated toy shelves in the late 70s and early 80s. And you get six in total, including Hero Ash, Medieval Ash, Two-headed Ash, Evil Ash, Pit Witch and Deadite Scout. Check 'em out in their packaging, mofos: These figures are up for grabs Friday, May 29. No word yet on a price point. Source: Super7

If you're a collector, then you're all aware of what Funko Pops are- "cute" little figures based on all sorts of movie, television, and comic book characters.  Well, I've compiled a list of the Top Five Horror Funko Pops I Want... Alien Face Hugger-  Let's start with one from one of my favorite franchises: "Aliens".  The Face Hugger is an iconic alien terror that brings tremors of fear to pretty much anyone that thinks about what it does to you. But hey, it's also giving you free hugs, so it's not ALL bad... right? I don't think a collector of "Aliens" merch would wish to NOT have this one in their inventory. And let's face it... it's kinda cute... in a creepy sort of way, right? Right Ash-  Seriously, given my love of horror and comedy, you all had to expect that Ash from the "Evil Dead" franchise would be on this list. This one just looks really cool, with Ash bearing his trademark boomst...

It is amazing that this movie was even made. I've seen it countless times however during this most recent viewing I was really struck by how much of a miracle it is that this thing ever got a major release. Clearly, a lot has changed in Hollywood in the last 20 years because now I can't imagine anything like 'Army of Darkness' ever being given the green light. Based on a horror series that never exactly lit the box office on fire, and starring a lead actor only really known to cult film fans, it had to have either been a leap of faith on the studio's part, or possibly a favor owed to director Sam Raimi after the success of 'Darkman'--probably a combination of both.

I'm back again- with yet another swim in the horror genre- this time around, we take a shot at  "Dead Noon " (2007) An old west outlaw rises from the grave in modern times, bringing death with him ...

Just weeks ago we posted a story -- along with every other movie news site on the web -- that a sequel to Army of Darkness is in the works and Bruce Campbell is on board. In fact, if you check our story , he confirms it. Even Robert Tapert , Sam Raimi and Evil Dead remake director Fede Alvarez have been quoted as saying, at one time or another, that Army of Darkness 2 is happening. Apparently it's all bullshit, according to what Campbell said today: “ It’s all Internet b.s. – there’s no reality whatsoever.  These random comments slip out of my mouth or Sam Raimi’s mouth, next thing you know, we’re making a sequel “. As much as I'd be up for another Army of Darkness, I'm not heartbroken at there not being one either. But Campbell, Tapert and Raimi have gone a long way to fielding these rumours, so they need to take some of the blame for stories popping up online. Calling it Internet B.S. is, well, B.S. What say you, Basementites? You care if Army of Darkn...

It's no secret Sam Raimi and his brother, Ivan, are writing Evil Dead 4 or Army of Darkness 2 or whatever the Powers That Be want to call the film if it ever gets made. But the big question has been whether or not Bruce Campbell wants to do it. The word, apparently, is yes. Campbell was asked if he'd make Army of Darkness 2 while at World Wizard Comic Con in Nashville and confirmed he is indeed down with returning to the role of Ash . Instead of transcribing what he said, we're gonna let you hear the man speak: Groovy! I like how Campbell dealt with the question, pointing out it's been 22 years since Army of Darkness and that he's no spring chicken. I don't know if another Evil Dead/Army of Darkness movie would work or not, but if they can bring back Indiana Jones , Rambo, Rocky and John McClane , why not Ash? Source: Comicbook.com Related articles Bruce Campbell Confirms and Teases 'Army of Darkness 2′ Bruce Campbell Confirms ARMY ...

Basement contributor Matt Bellamy has taken it upon himself to watch and review at least one horror movie a day for the month of October . . . because he's awesome that way! To kick things off, Bellamy takes on "the most terrifying film you will ever experience."   Director Fede Alvarez , stand up, take a bow! Thank you, thank you, thank you for doing your best to avoid CGI bloodshed that has become so rampant in modern horror and keeping things (for the most part) real, practical, and old fashioned! For my part, that's what was most enjoyable about this remake, the wanton and over the top carnage and brutality--what more could one ask for in a horror flick?? Okay, sure, character development can certainly be nice as well which this one made an OK attempt at. It wasn't particularly frightening but... the blood! Whoa! More blood than I have ever seen in a mainstream horror relea...

Shawn and I have bitched and bitched again about the number of remakes coming out of Hollywood , and we've been more than vocal about our dislike of an Evil Dead remake, reboot or rewhateverthefuckitis. But all the bitching in the world won't stop Hollywood from making movies like the new Evil Dead, nor will a generation that's never heard of the original stop paying to see them. With that in mind, yours truly ventured to the multiplex on a very busy Saturday night to see Fede Alvarez 's spin on the Sam Raimi classic. It was my duty to see this movie so you don't have to. Five friends head to a remote cabin, where the discovery of a Book of the Dead leads them to unwittingly summon up demons living in the nearby woods. The evil presence possesses them until only one is left to fight for survival. Evil Dead (2013) is The Bourne Legacy of the Evil Dead franchise. It doesn't need to exist, no one asked for it, yet it's surprisingly good for wh...

It's What Movie Wednesday time again. And that can only mean one thing, that Mike S over at The Corner of Terror is prepared to take on one of the potentially shitty movies on the list below in 140 characters or less. It's a gift. This week, The S is willing to torment himself with a trio of flicks about the moon, blood and werewolves. Hey, why not? They are: 1. Blood Bound (2006) 2. Moon of the Wolf (1972) 3. Dr. Jekyll and the Werewolf (1972) Get on over to The Corner of Terror group page or fan page on Facebook and vote. Voting closes at 6:30 p.m. PST and the tweet along at @TerrorCorner begins at 7 p.m. PST. Source: The Corner of Terror Related articles Evil Dead - Sam Raimi Talks the Remake and More! Dreaming of Being Bitten by an Evil Soul EVIL DEAD 4 is Really ARMY OF DARKNESS 2! Aaack! Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. It's the Hollywood way! Also, can someone tell me why they felt the need to remake Evil Dead?