Invaluable – The Joys and Sorrows of the Monster Kid Life [Schlockmania]

The original version of The Evil Dead became an instant cause celebre for Fangoria-reading horror fans because it delivered everything you could want from a low-budget horror flick: feverish style, unpredictable and dangerous shocks, a pitch-black streak of weirdo humor and, naturally, gruesome special effects by the bucketful. There was a raw "let's put on a show" appeal to it yet it was surprisingly accomplished in its visual style and the array of special effects it incorporated - not just gore and monster makeup but even stop-motion animation.

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