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One of the top-grossing independent films of all time, The Evil Dead (1981) sparked a worldwide cult following, resulting in sequels, remakes, musicals, comic books, conventions, video games and a television series.

Examining the legacy of one of the all-time great horror films, this collection of new essays covers the franchise from a range of perspectives. Topics include The Evil Dead as punk rock cinema, the Deadites'' (demon-possessed undead) place in the American zombie tradition, the powers and limitations of Deadites, evil as affect, and the films'' satire of neoliberal individualism.

The Many Lives of The Evil Dead

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      Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/21/2019 12:03:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781476668710, 978-1476668710
      ISBN10: 147666871X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      One of the top-grossing independent films of all time, The Evil Dead (1981) sparked a worldwide cult following, resulting in sequels, remakes, musicals, comic books, conventions, video games and a television series.

      Examining the legacy of one of the all-time great horror films, this collection of new essays covers the franchise from a range of perspectives. Topics include The Evil Dead as punk rock cinema, the Deadites'' (demon-possessed undead) place in the American zombie tradition, the powers and limitations of Deadites, evil as affect, and the films'' satire of neoliberal individualism.

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