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Bruce Campbell, Sam Raimi, and Rob Tapert at the First Annual FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards (May 16, 1992) 

Bruce Campbell Teases a City Setting for New Movie ‘Evil Dead Rise’.

To briefly recap, the next movie in the Evil Dead franchise is currently titled Evil Dead Rise, it’s being directed by Lee Cronin (The Hole in the Ground), it won’t feature Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams, and it’s not going to be set at a cabin in the woods. Rumored but unconfirmed at this time is that the movie will be set in some kind of high-rise/skyscraper.

That particular setting is still very much unconfirmed for now, but it’s interesting to note that Campbell himself teased over the weekend that Evil Dead Rise is at least set in a city.

“The Evil Dead are going to fuck up a city this time,” Campbell said during an event at PA’s Mahoning Drive-In Theater over the weekend (first reported by 1428 Elm).

So will Campbell cameo in the movie? Head over to 1428 Elm for his thoughts on that one.

Hail to the Deadites has officially premiered in Canada as of August 20th! The film is showing as part of the Fantasia Film Festival and tickets are limited and geo-blocked to Canadians. You have until September 2nd to view the film. You can buy your ticket here.

The first screening with attendance will be at the Buffalo Dream Fantastic Film Fest at 3:30 pm on Thursday, Aug. 27th. You can visit the fest’s website here. 

The International premiere of Hail to the Deadites will take place at FrightFest on Sunday, August 30th at 3PM. This will be geoblocked to the UK and Ireland territories. You can buy your ticket here.

People from the west coast of the USA will be able to watch Hail to the Deadites between September 6th 7pm and Sept 7th 11:45pm via the Horrible Imagining website. This time, it will be limited to 500 views and geo-blocked to the west coast of the USA. No information has been released yet for East Coast viewers. You can get your ticket here. 

NEWS ‘Evil Dead II’ and ‘Intruder’ Star Danny Hicks Has Been Diagnosed With Cancer and He Needs Our Help.

Danny Hicks has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and he needs our help. Danny is one of the most kind and generous members of the Evil Dead francise and deserves nothing but the best. Please read below to learn on how to donate on Go Fund Me or support by purchasing a signed photo. 

Horror fans were first introduced to actor Danny Hicks in the late 1980s, making his debut appearance on screen as Jake in Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead II. Hicks finished out the ’80s with a memorable starring role in the supermarket-set slasher Intruder, also appearing in Maniac Cop just one year prior. Hicks later appeared in Darkman, Wishmaster and My Name is Bruce.

We’ve learned the sad news today that Hicks, just 68 years old, has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, and his convention manager is asking horror fans to pitch in and help.

Hicks posted on Facebook, “To all of the people that I never got to meet, and the 6,018 die hard fans that enjoyed my work. I have some bad news. I have been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. I have approximately 1 to 3 years to live. But I gotta tell ya, I sure as hell packed a whole bunch of living into my 68 years. I got no change coming back that’s for sure. And not too many regrets. Ok, gotta go. I’m gunna find out just what in the hell is going on down in that fruit cellar.”

To help pay for Danny’s medical bills, Dominic Mancini has launched a fundraiser over on Go Fund Me, along with the opportunity to donate and receive an autograph from the actor.

Mancini explains, “Danny is not one to ask for charity, but with that, he brings yet another opportunity to his fans. His days of traveling to conventions are in the past, but he has agreed to partake in one last autograph signing for those fans who never got the chance to get one in person. Whether you need him on a cast piece that you have, or want a signed 8×10 photo, we have your back! Full Empire Promotions will be putting up an online store, where 100% of the proceeds will go to help Danny with his medical expenses.”

“The store will have the option to buy a signed photo or send in your own item to be signed. The store will be live at www.FullEmpirePromotions.com starting June 4th. The signing will take place early/mid July and all orders will be due by July 6th. This is the last time you will be able to obtain Danny’s autograph personally from him,” Mancini adds.

If you’ve enjoyed Hicks’ work over the years – and who among us hasn’t? – and you’ve got anything to give, please do consider it. And be sure to share the info with your fellow fans.

‘Evil Dead II’ and ‘Intruder’ Star Danny Hicks Has Been Diagnosed With Cancer and He Needs Our Help - bloody-disgusting.com

Horror fans were first introduced to actor Danny Hicks in the late 1980s, making his debut appearance on screen as Jake in Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead II. Hicks finished out the ’80s with a memorable starring role in the supermarket-set slasher Intruder, also appearing in Maniac Cop just one year prior. Hicks later appeared in Darkman, Wishmaster and My Name is Bruce. We’ve learned the sad news today that Hicks, just 68 years old, has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, and his convention manager is asking horror fans to pitch in and help. Hicks posted on Facebook, “To all of the people that I never got to meet, and the 6,018 die hard fans that enjoyed my work. I have some bad news. I have been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. I have approximately 1 to 3 years to live. But I gotta tell ya, I sure as hell packed a whole bunch of living into my 68 years. I got no change coming back that’s for sure. And not too many regrets. Ok, gotta go. I’m gunna find out just what in the hell is going on down in that fruit cellar.” To help pay for Danny’s medical bills, Dominic Mancini has launched a fundraiser over on Go Fund Me, along with the opportunity to donate and receive an autograph from the actor. Mancini explains, “Danny is not one to ask for charity, but with that, he brings yet another opportunity to his fans. His days of traveling to conventions are in the past, but he has agreed to partake in one last autograph signing for those fans who never got the chance to get one in person. Whether you need him on a cast piece that you have, or want a signed 8×10 photo, we have your back! Full Empire Promotions will be putting up an online store, where 100% of the proceeds will go to help Danny with his medical expenses.” “The store will have the option to buy a signed photo or send in your own item to be signed. The store will be live at www.FullEmpirePromotions.com starting June 4th. The signing will take place early/mid July and all orders will be due by July 6th. This is the last time you will be able to obtain Danny’s autograph personally from him,” Mancini adds. If you’ve enjoyed Hicks’ work over the years – and who among us hasn’t? – and you’ve got anything to give, please do consider it. And be sure to share the info with your fellow fans.