Video Releases

The Evil Dead Blu-Ray Limited Edition

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.

Sepcs
– Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
– Video resolution: 1080p
– Aspect ratio: 1.33:1, 1.85:1
– Original aspect ratio: 1.37:1
– English: Dolby TrueHD 5.1
– French: Dolby Digital 2.0
– English: Dolby TrueHD 5.1
– French: Dolby Digital 2.0 (less)
– Subtitles: English, Danish, Finnish, Hindi, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese (Portugal), Spanish (Castilian) and Swedish
– 50GB Blu-ray Disc
– Two-disc set (1 BD, 1 DVD)

Features
– Commentary by Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert
– Commentary by actor Bruce Campbell
– All New Commentary with Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert and Bruce Campbell
– Picture-in-Picture: Join us! The Undying Legacy of The Evil Dead
– One By One We Will Take You The Untold Saga of the Evil Dead
– Treasures from the Cutting Room Floo
– At the Drive-In
– Discovering Evil Dead
– Ellen and Drama Teacher
– On-Stage Interview
– Make-Up Test

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 1: Evil Dead Specs
– Running Time: 85 minutes
– Aspect ratio: Widescreen 1.85:1 (16×9, THX Approved)
– Layers: Dual
– Subtitles: Unknown
– English: DTS 6.1 ES
– English: Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
– English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Sound

Disc 1: Evil Dead Features
– Commentary by Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert
– Commentary by actor Bruce Campbell
– 20 minutes of alternate takes and behind-the-scenes footage
– Expanded still photo gallery
– Theatrical trailer
– Never-before-seen TV spots
– “Fanalysis” – An all-new 26 minute documentary by Bruce Campbell featuring a humorous look at the fanatical world of the cult film phenomenon.
– “Discovering Evil Dead” – All new featurette tracing the film’s history from humble beginnings to legendary status with Evil Dead interviews and more.

Book of the Dead Limited Edition – Anchor Bay Entertainment

This edition is packaged is a foam-latex reproduction of the Necronomicon as it appears in The Evil Dead. This editions contains a new widescreen transfer of the film. It is also worth noting that this edition does not contain the short film Within The Woods as had previously been announced.

Specs
– Release Date: March 5, 2002
– Running Time: 85 minutes
– Aspect ratio: Widescreen 1.85:1 (16×9, THX Approved)
– Subtitles: None
– Region: 1
– Layers: Dual
– English: DTS 6.1 ES
– English: Dolby Digital 5.1 EX
– English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Sound
– French: Dolby Digital 5.1

Features
– Commentary by Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert
– Commentary by actor Bruce Campbell
– 20 minutes of alternate takes and behind-the-scenes footage
– Still photo gallery- expanded
– Theatrical trailer
– Never-before-seen TV spots

Exclusive Book of the Dead Features:
– “Fanalysis” – An all-new 26 minute documentary by Bruce Campbell featuring a humorous look at the fanatical world of the cult film phenomenon.
– “Discovering Evil Dead” – All new featurette tracing the film’s history from humble beginnings to legendary status with Evil Dead interviews and more.
– 24 page “Bringing The Dead Home For Dinner” booklet.

Book of the Dead (Alternate Packaging) – Anchor Bay Entertainment

There is a different version of the Book of the Dead release out there. Essentially, it appears to be a more rental-freindly packaging with all of the same content from the Book of the Dead release.

Features and specifications identical to the Book of the Dead Limited Edition listed above (with the obvious exception of the packaging and the possible exclusion of the 24-Page “Bringing The Dead Home For Dinner” booklet).

Standard THX Edition

This edition was released the same time as the Book of the Dead edition, it contains the same new transfer, but it is missing a few of the extra features found only on the Book of the Dead edition and obviously the Book of the Dead packaging. It is worth noting that the French 2.0 language track and the “Ladies of The Evil Dead” booklet are both exclusive to this release.

Special Collectors Edition – Elite

For a while this was the best version of The Evil Dead available on DVD. However, the new Book of the Dead edition now holds that spot. We don’t recommend picking this one up unless you absolutely MUST own the full frame version of the movie. If you’ve already got it, the decision on whether to upgrade to the Book of the Dead edition is up to you.

Specs
– Release Date: March 16, 1999
– Running Time: 85 minutes
– Aspect ratio: Standard 1.33:1
– Subtitles: None
– Region: 0
– Layers: Single
– English: Dolby Digital 5.1
– English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Sound
Package Type: Amaray Keep case

Features
– Commentary by Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert
– Commentary by actor Bruce Campbell
– 20 minutes of alternate takes and behind-the-scenes footage
– Still photo gallery including 150 pictures
– Theatrical trailer
– Color Insert Featuring Liner Notes by Bruce Campbell

Standard Edition

This is the original bare bones release. It comes packaged in a jewel case, much like a standard CD case, only taller. There is no booklet insert where the cover of the DVD would go. Instead, the DVD itself has 5 different styles, and the inside tray artwork (pictured here) matches the disc itself.

Specs
– Release Date: January 19, 1999
– Running Time: 85 minutes
– Subtitles: None
– Region: 1
– Aspect ratio: Standard 1.33:1
– Layers: Single
– Sound: English: Dolby Digital 5.1
– Package Type: Jewel case

Features
-Features: Theatrical Trailer

Laserdisc

Evil Dead US Special Collector’s Edition – Elite (1999)

This US Limited edition laserdisc of The Evil Dead contains the full length movie and making of documentary. 2 of the disc are limited edition made of gold.