Lionsgate to Release the 25th Anniversary Edition of "Evil Dead II"

Lionsgate brings us some very good news for us blu-ray horror fans that were disappointed by Anchor Bay handling of "The Evil Dead II" blu-ray. Lionsgate official announced today that they will be releasing the 25th anniversary edition of "Evil Dead II on Novemeber 15 for a very low price of $14.99. By the looks of it, it's going to rock.

Press Release:

From horror master Sam Raimi (Drag Me to Hell) and starring the effervescent Bruce
Campbell (Army of Darkness), Evil Dead II gets the deluxe Blu-ray treatment this November from Lionsgate. Ranked #19 in Entertainment Weekly’s “Top 50 Cult Films” list, Evil Dead II has been hailed as “one of the most visually inventive, relentless and truly original films ever made” (BBC). The Evil Dead II: 25th Anniversary Edition is packed with all-new special features that revisit every aspect of the film’s shoot with over 20 cast and crew members, plus tons of existing content and a thrilling new High-Definition 1080P transfer. The Evil Dead II: 25th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray Disc slays fans on November 15th for the suggested retail price of $14.99.

The lone survivor after an attack of flesh-eating spirits, Ash (Campbell) retreats to the woods with his girlfriend, Linda (Denise Bixler, Crisis in the Kremlin). There, Ash plays her a recording of a professor’s readings from the Book of the Dead. The spell unleashes an evil force to take over Linda’s body and turns her into a monstrous Deadite, threatening to do the same to Ash. When the professor’s daughter and her friends arrive, the evening unravels into a gory and comic battle with a chainsaw, a shotgun and a flying eyeball.

BLU-RAY DISC SPECIAL FEATURES*

“Swallowed Souls: The Making of Evil Dead II” (HD) – NEW 90-minute multi-chaptered feature-length documentary Dead by Dawn – A Look At The Development And Twists Of Fate That Led To Evil Dead II’s Creation With Bruce Campbell And Others!

The Chosen One – Star Bruce Campbell Looks Back On Challenges Of Returning To The Evil Dead Universe While Actors Sarah Berry, Danny Hicks, Ted Raimi And Kassie Wesley Detail The Horrors Of Their Roles In Evil Dead II

Madman Sam – Cast & Crew Reflect On Working With Legendary Director Sam Raimi Featuring Rare And Candid Moments From Original On-Set Footage

Dead Effects – Special Make-Up Effects Creators Mark Shostrom, Greg Nicotero, Howard Berger, Robert Kurtzman And Others Detail Their Graphic And Now-Famous Creations From The Film Along With Never-Before-Seen Photos And Video Footage

Re-Animated – Animators Doug Beswick, Tom Sullivan, Rick Catizone And Other Members Of The Visual Effects Crew Detail The Extensive Stop-Motion And Physical Effects Work Used In Creating Many Of The Memorable Horrors Seen On Screen

Method to Madness – Cast & Crew Detail The Challenges Of The Film’s Production Design And Photography And Some Of The Most Memorable Moments From The Exhausting Shoot Of The Film

Rosebud – A Look At The Editing And Eventual Release Of The Film With Cast & Crew And How It Has Evolved Into A Certified Cult Classic Over The Past Quarter-Century

“Road to Wadesboro: Revisiting the Shooting Location of Evil Dead II” featurette (HD) – NEW

“Cabin Fever” featurettes from the set of Evil Dead II by makeup effects artist Greg Nicotero – NEW

“Artifacts of the Dead” stills gallery – NEW

Audio commentary with writer/director Sam Raimi, actor Bruce Campbell, co-writer Scott Spiegel, and special makeup effects artist Greg Nicotero

“The Gore the Merrier” makeup and effects featurette

“Evil Dead II: Behind the Screams” making-of featurette

Theatrical Trailer (HD)

And More!
*subject to change