23. Evil Dead II (w/ Gavin Murray)

Cinematographer Gavin Murray stops by with his VHS copy of Sam
Raimi's immortal horror comedy classic Evil Dead II, starring Bruce
Campbell in his signature role of Ash Williams. Talking points: The
death of a 25¢ videotape. A psychedelic religious experience. Box
art. Army of Darkness. Bruce Campbell gives an incredible physical
performance. Ted Raimi as the horror hag. Spider-Man 2. Headless
muppet. Lights and colors. The sun and the looking glass. A nonstop
powerhouse. Continuity. A manual horror film. Crabs! Ranking the
Evil Dead trilogy. Buy it/rent it/tape over it. Brunch. Batman and
Robin. Man of the House as a horror film.