DR. SAPIRSTEIN: BOOK OF THE DEAD · EVIL DEAD PRE-RELEASE ORIGINAL VERSION

BOOK OF THE DEAD

THE EVIL DEAD · PRE-RELEASE ORIGINAL VERSION · HD

A digital reconstruction of the original, untampered, pre-release version of "The Evil Dead", then titled "Book Of The Dead", free from any post-1981 video and audio alterations. Using a beautiful 1.37:1 open matte 35mm print transfer as its main source (executed by ? thank you, whoever you are), and the soundtrack of the 1st pressing of the Japanese laserdisc (the only true source for the original untampered sound mix in lossless quality), this reconstruction of Book Of The Dead is presented here in an HD remastered video edition to bring you its truest, untampered version in the best viewing conditions.

This original version :
· original "Book Of The Dead" title recreated.
· Rob Tapert can be seen behind the bridge as the car crosses it.

· various shots with the original blueish exterior light as Tom explores the cabin.
· the cameraman's reflection can be seen.

· all cabin/full moon shots untweaked.

· destroyed bridge scene : The city lights are visible in the background.
· original direction of the shot of Linda screaming.
· various shots with lens flares visible.

· the hair stuck in the camera gate is visible.
· original jump cut on Ash while he's moving the dresser.
· various shots unsteadied, unzoomed.

· alternate sunrise shot.

· longer Ash scream / black lapse for the last shot.

· original Book Of The Dead end credits recreated.

A ton of information about the different versions of The Evil Dead can be found on Rob's fantastic website, which this release owes a lot to ! Thanks Rob for the alternate sunrise shot, all the infos and so much more !

IMDB · USA · 1981.

directors : Sam Raimi.

cast : Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Betsy Baker.

type of edit : restoration · reconstruction.