Vice Press is giving the 1987 Sam Raimi classic Evil Dead II a new VHS release in the UK, with two different editions
You might be familiar with the company Vice Press, which specializes in “creating officially licensed, limited edition fine art movie posters featuring art produced exclusively for them by artists from across the world.” Well, on November 16th they’ll be launching a new line called Vice Press Home Video, which they’ll be using to give classic films revival VHS releases in the UK – and the first movie to get the VHS treatment from Vice Press Home Video is the 1987 Sam Raimi classic Evil Dead II (watch it HERE)!
Our friends at Bloody Disgusting gave the exclusive heads-up on this release. Here’s the info: “A collaboration between Vice Press’ Matt Ferguson and James Henshaw, along with regular Vice Press collaborator and artist, Florey, Vice Press Home Video launch their first release Evil Dead II, produced and sold under license in the U.K. from StudioCanal!
Available in two editions; the Collector’s Edition comes in a clear clamshell with double sided cover, featuring art by Matt Ferguson and Florey on one side, and James Bousema on the reverse. The Collector’s Edition also comes with a set of 6 postcards featuring Evil Dead II movie posters, including Ferg x Florey and James Bousema’s releases for Vice Press, presented in a Collector’s Edition sleeve. The Blood Splatter Variant comes in a cardboard slip case cover featuring art by Matt Ferguson and Florey with screen printed “Blood Splatter” black VHS tape. Packaging and label design on both editions was by Matt Ferguson and Florey.“
The art from the VHS will also be available to purchase as fine art movie poster prints. The VHS and the posters will go on sale through the Vice Press website on November 16th.
Directed by Raimi from a screenplay he crafted with Scott Spiegel, Evil Dead II has the following synopsis: After a relaxing cabin vacation doesn’t go as planned, Ash is left with three dead friends, an undead girlfriend and an angry evil spirit on the loose. As nightfall approaches, Ash must prepare to again battle the legions of the damned if he wants to make it to dawn.
The film stars Bruce Campbell, Sarah Berry, Danny Hicks, Kassie Wesley, Richard Domeier, Denise Bixler, John Peaks, Lou Hancock, William Preston Robertson, and Ted Raimi.
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