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EP 352.5 - Evil Dead 2 (1987) TMI Rewind Episode!

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Mike sees Evil Dead 2 for the first time and calls it both enjoyable and the stupidest thing ever.
The episode begins with hosts Jeff and Jim introducing Evil Dead 2 as a standalone rewind episode, originally paired with Cargo. They note that Mike, a first-time viewer, had a conflicted reaction, finding it both enjoyable and stupid. The hosts compare Evil Dead 2's comedic tone to the first film's straight horror, explaining the truncated recap due to copyright issues. They delve into Bruce Campbell's iconic role, highlighting scenes like the demonic hand fight and over-the-top gore. Production details are discussed, including Stephen King's role in securing financing from Dino De Laurentiis and the creation of a fake company to avoid an X rating. The hosts mention connections to other films, such as Sam Raimi's use of a Buick in his movies and references in Nightmare on Elm Street. They analyze the film's ending, where Ash is transported to medieval England, leading into a discussion of Army of Darkness. The episode includes trivia about filming locations, like a high school gym in North Carolina, and budget figures. In the confessional segment, each host shares their favorite zombie movie or show: Jeff chooses Dawn of the Dead, Jim picks 28 Days Later, and Mike selects Zombieland. The episode ends with a teaser for next week's supersized episode on The Predator and its sequels.

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A first-timer's conflicted reaction gives this affectionate Evil Dead 2 rewind its comic spark.

Evil Dead 2 gets a solo revisit through the eyes of a first-time viewer caught between having fun and finding it spectacularly stupid. That tension supplies much of the comedy.

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You get to hear an Evil Dead 2 newcomer wrestle with enjoying what he also calls incredibly stupid.

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