Evil Dead 2 is the second installment in a very unique trilogy from the 80s. In this review, and overview, I'm going to go over several of the highlights of the film that help it to continue thriving after 25 years. I will also explain just why exactly it shouldn't actually be considered a standard sequel or a remake of the original.

The Evil Dead franchise was the brainchild of Sam Raimi. The films were based on a character named Ashley J. Williams or better known as just "Ash" , played by the "B" horror movie legend Bruce Campbell. The film was released in 1987 as a so-called sequel to the 1981 release Evil Dead, and followed up by the 1992 release Army Of Darkness.

The first film was only considered a minor success before the making of Evil Dead 2, which almost instantly gained an undying cult following. This notoriety did manage to send some attention to the original film, but it would never see the popularity of Evil Dead 2.