Evil Dead Is Fully Switching Genres After 45 Years

The 1987 film Evil Dead II dramatically changed direction, becoming a funny, cartoonish, and deliberately exaggerated sequel. While it had some scary moments, Evil Dead II was as inspired by comedic filmmakers like Tex Avery as it was by horror directors like Dario Argento. Its playful absurdity lessened the fear and suspense of the original. Where Raimi’s first film was a brutal challenge, his second felt more like a slapstick comedy show. The sequel, Army of Darkness, amplified the humor even more, adding a historical action-adventure storyline.








