Video Releases

Blur-Ray

Standard Edition – Universal

Specs
– Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
– Video Codec: VC-1
– Resolution: 1080p/24
– Audio Codec: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, English Dolby Digital 2.0, Spanish DTS 5.1
– Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish
– Region: ABC (Region-Free)
– Rated: R
– Run Time: 81 minutes
-DVD Release Date: September 15, 2009

Features
- Creating the Deadites
- U Control – Production Photos
- BD Live – basic download center

HD-DVD

Standard Edition – Universal

This is a pretty bare-bones release by Universal.

Specs
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language: English
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Region: All Regions
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number of discs: 1
Rating: R
Studio: Universal Studios
DVD Release Date: June 26, 2007
Run Time: 81 minutes

DVD

Standard Edition – Universal

Specs
- Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DVD, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
– Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
– Subtitles: English SDH, French, Spanish
– Region: ABC (Region-Free)
– Rated: R
– Run Time: 81 minutes
-DVD Release Date: September 15, 2009

Features
- Alternate Ending
– Creating the Deadites
- U Control – Production Photos
– Trailers

Evil Dead Trilogy Box Set – Anchor Bay

This is currently the definitive box set for the Evil Dead trilogy. Oddly enough is not being released in America. It features a four disc set loaded with extra features.

Disc 3: Army of Darkness Features
– Audio Commentary with Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell, Ivan Raimi
– 4 Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes (Additional Deleted Footage not found in this Director’s Cut or the original Theatrical Version)
– Director’s Storyboards

Disc 4: UK Box Set Exclusive Features
– “The Evil Dead” (85 mins) 1.33:1 Full Screen Unmatted Version – as it was filmed
– “The Living Love the Dead” (36 mins) An all-new featurette that examines the EVIL DEAD phenomenon from a British perspective, and its ongoing appeal to both journalists and filmmakers alike.
– “Dead Good Marketing” (10 mins) An all-new featurette that examines the EVIL DEAD 1 and 2 UK Marketing Campaign, and its Initial banning on videos in Britain.
– “Bruce Campbell: Geek or God” (8 mins) An all-new featurette that examines the continuing appeal of EVIL DEAD’s charming superstar, Bruce Campbell.
– “The Incredibly Strange Filmshow: Sam Raimi” (34 mins) Originally broadcast by Channel 4 back in 1988, The Incredibly Strange Film Show, presented by Jonathan Ross, went on to become one of the most talked about cult movie shows of all time. The episode presented here is from the first series, and features interviews with EVIL DEAD luminaries Sam Raimi, Bruce Cambell, Robert Tappert and Scott Spiegel.
– “Antihero: Stravinsky Gave Me Nightmares” (6 mins) EVIL DEAD inspired Music videos

Boomstick Edition – Anchor Bay

Currently this is the most advisable purchase for those of you looking for a Region 1 release of Army of Darkness. It is essentially a re-release of the (out of print) 2-disc Anchor Bay Limited Edition with different packaging. The content on the discs is apparenlty identical to the OOP 2-disc.

Specs
– Release Date: October 12, 1999
– Run Time: 81 minutes
– Aspect ratio: Widescreen 1.66:1 (16×9), Pan and Scan 1.33:1
– Subtitles: None
– Region: 1
– Layers: Dual
– English: Dolby Digital 5.1
– English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo

Features
– Original Ending
– Exclusive Behind-The-Scenes Featurette “The Men Behind the Army” Narrated by Bruce Campbell
– Theatrical Trailer
– Talent Bios

Bootleg Edition – Anchor Bay

After Director’s Cut LE went out of print, Anchor Bay finally decided to release an edition of the director’s cut that would be available indefinately. The resulting Bootleg Edition is virtually identical to the DC LE in all respects other than the cover.

Specs
– Release Date: October 23, 2001
– Run Time: 96 minutes
– Aspect ratio: Widescreen 1.66:1 (16×9)
– Subtitles: None
– Region: 1
– Layers: Single
– Sound: English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo

Features
-Audio Commentary with Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell, Ivan Raimi
– 4 Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes (Additional Deleted Footage not found in this Director’s Cut or the original Theatrical Version)
– Production Stills
– Director’s Storyboards

Director’s Cut Limited Edition – Anchor Bay

After the 2-disc limited edition went out of print, this edition was released to satisfy demand. This edition has now gone out of print as well and will cost you about $75.00 on ebay. You can get the same disc for less money by purchasing the Bootleg Edition listed above. The Director’s Cut incorporates 15 minutes of additional footage including the alternate ending.

Specs
– Release Date: July 25, 2000
– Run Time: 96 minutes
– Aspect ratio: Widescreen 1.66:1 (16×9)
– Subtitles: None
– Region: 1
– Layers: Single
– Sound: English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo

Features
– Audio Commentary with Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell, Ivan Raimi
– 4 Never-Before-Seen Deleted Scenes (Additional Deleted Footage not found in this Director’s Cut or the original Theatrical Version)
– Production Stills
– Director’s Storyboards

THX Limited Edition – Anchor Bay

This is easily the most coveted Evil Dead DVD. Despite the fact that virtually everything offered on this 2 disc release can be found on other releases for much cheaper

Specs
– Release Date: December 10, 1999
– Run Time: 96 minutes
– Aspect ratio: Widescreen 1.66:1 (16×9)
– Full frame presentation 4×3
– Subtitles: None
– Region: 1
– Layers: Single
– Sound: English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo

Features
Disc 1
– Original Ending
– Theatrical Trailer
– Exclusive Behind-The-Scenes featurette “The Men Behind the Army” narrated by Bruce Campbell
– Talent Bios

Disc 2
– Audio Commentary with Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell and Ivan Raimi
– 4 Never-Before-Seen deleted scenes
– Director’s storyboard