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    Evil Dead II


    Genre: Horror Comedy

    Reviewed In Issue 46 (Mar 2001) Of Widescreen Review®

    Stars:
    Bruce Campbell, Sarah Berry, Dan Hicks, Kassie Wesley & Richard Domeier

    WSR Review Scores
    WSR Picture Rating: 3
    DD Sound Rating: 3
    DTS Sound Rating: NA
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    Reference Systems
    Critics' Composite Score: NA
    Internet Links
    http://www.anchorbayentertainment.com
    Special Features
    There is a making-of featurette, The Gore The Merrier, audio commentary, still galleries, cast and crew biographies, the theatrical trailer, a THX Optimode test signal, and a preview for an Evil Dead video game.


     DVD General Information

    (Studio/Distributor): Anchor Bay Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): DV11188
    (MPAA Rating): Not Rated
    (Rating Reason):

    		 NA
    (Retail Price): $29.98
    (DVD Type): Single Side, Dual Layer (DVD9)
    (Widescreen Edition): Yes
    (Full Screen Edition): Yes
    (Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
    (Running Time In Minutes): 84
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Regional Coding): 1
    (Theatrical Year): 1987
    (Theatrical Release): Yes
    (Direct-To-Video Release): No
    (DVD Release Date): 08/29/00
    (THX® Digitally Mastered): Yes

     Credits Information

    (Director): Sam Raimi
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      WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Evil Dead II, the sequel to Evil Dead and the prequel to Army Of Darkness, is a gory, funny and over-the-top horror flick that is all-out fun for those with strong stomachs. Bruce Campbell reprises his role as Ash, with plans for a romantic weekend with his girlfriend. But, after accidentally playing an ancient incantation on a tape recorder, an evil force is awakened

    DVD Picture:
    Compared to the previously released, non-anamorphic DVD, the anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD exhibits a darker picture; but contrast is improved. Images are generally sharp with good definition and detail, but some scenes are a bit soft. Colors are dated, but generally well balanced. Though black levels are a few shades deeper than on the previous version, true depth is wanting. Overall it is a mediocre visual experience, though a lot of what makes the picture less-than-impressive originates from the source. Fans will, nonetheless, be delighted with everything about this DVD. (Suzanne Hodges)

    Soundtrack:
    The Dolby

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