Is "Evil Dead" for me?
Is "Evil Dead" for me?
Josh Freilich
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/17/06
#1Is "Evil Dead" for me?
Posted: 11/22/06 at 7:10pm
Because I totally detest and ABHOR horror movies, especially extra-gory ones, but what I do like are all the happy, campy horror musicals like "Bat Boy," "Little Shop," and "Zombie Prom," amongst others, because of their peppy, upbeat score. I might even do a musical stage version of "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" or "Hysterical!" sometime. But from the clips I saw and the buzz I heard, this might easily pass as the scariest and goriest and grossest horror musical of all.
So I'd just like to ask you, is "Evil Dead" for me?
"How could she just suddenly, completely disappear into thin water?" - The Little Mermaid
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#1re: Is 'Evil Dead' for me?
Posted: 11/22/06 at 7:56pmFrom what I have heard, I would say pass it by
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BROADWAYFAN3
Broadway Star Joined: 5/8/04
myManCape
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/26/05
#3re: Is 'Evil Dead' for me?
Posted: 11/22/06 at 8:12pmThere is no horror. Its campy and makes fun of the movies. See it.
"Have they come yet?"
#4re: Is 'Evil Dead' for me?
Posted: 11/22/06 at 9:39pmi enjoyed it a lot and i expected not to. it reminds me a lot of Rocky Horror
#5re: Is 'Evil Dead' for me?
Posted: 11/22/06 at 10:37pmIt was really funny and campy. If you wanna have fun see the show!
xerotheory7803
Stand-by Joined: 10/16/06
#6re: Is 'Evil Dead' for me?
Posted: 11/23/06 at 3:38amits not scary. in my opinion. its hysterical. the songs are catchy. its extremely campy. and its a fun night of theatre. go see it.
mattnyc2
Broadway Star Joined: 9/27/06
#7re: Is 'Evil Dead' for me?
Posted: 11/23/06 at 12:01pmThere is nothing scary about the show. It's basically a two hour "MadTV" spoof of the movie. As long as you go in not expecting a masterpiece of musical theatre you'll have a good time.
gumbo2
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/21/05
#8re: Is 'Evil Dead' for me?
Posted: 11/23/06 at 12:06pmYeah I agree with mattnyc. Although I didn't really think the songs were very catchy for the most part. But it was funny.
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#9re: Is 'Evil Dead' for me?
Posted: 11/23/06 at 12:07pmYou mean it is not on a par with My Fair Lady?
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MandaGurl
Understudy Joined: 1/31/05
#10re: Is 'Evil Dead' for me?
Posted: 11/23/06 at 12:37pm
Go see it its amazing!!! Especially if you liked Little Shop, the music style is very similar and its hilarious! Yes its not a huge show like Les Miz or the Wicked, but if you're looking for a good time at a fantic fun show, go see Evil Dead.
-Amanda*
"No, this is the touch of class, not the touch of what you just said."
-The Wedding Singer
"Its like my mother always used to say, whenever you hear a strange and possible life-threatening noise coming from the dark woods outide,there is only one thing you should do. Dont tell any of the others and go invsetigate it alone."
All the men in my life keep getting killed by Candarian demons, all my college boyfriends and my one night stands, my male co-workers and platonic gay friends (HEY)."
-EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL
Josh Freilich
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/17/06
#11re: Is 'Evil Dead' for me?
Posted: 11/23/06 at 12:45pm
I meant by all the images and stuff, it would kinda gross me out...
I seen a clip of a "damaged" face, and it kinda makes me woozy. But if it's about the score, I'll kinda take your word for it. But I'm still a little suspicious of the visuals.
In the words of Stephen Sondheim, "Even one ****-- it's my thing about blood -- well it's sick!"
"How could she just suddenly, completely disappear into thin water?" - The Little Mermaid
Updated On: 11/23/06 at 12:45 PM
MandaGurl
Understudy Joined: 1/31/05
#12re: Is 'Evil Dead' for me?
Posted: 11/23/06 at 5:24pm
oh no its not bad at all..yes there is lots of blood, but fake blood, its very cheesy and thats what makes it fun...its not horrible torture gore that you see in the Saw movies! Its just good gorey fun!
-Amanda*
"No, this is the touch of class, not the touch of what you just said."
-The Wedding Singer
"Its like my mother always used to say, whenever you hear a strange and possible life-threatening noise coming from the dark woods outide,there is only one thing you should do. Dont tell any of the others and go invsetigate it alone."
All the men in my life keep getting killed by Candarian demons, all my college boyfriends and my one night stands, my male co-workers and platonic gay friends (HEY)."
-EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL
Josh Freilich
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/17/06
#13re: Is 'Evil Dead' for me?
Posted: 11/23/06 at 6:14pmI don't like the sight of blood, real or fake.
"How could she just suddenly, completely disappear into thin water?" - The Little Mermaid
#14re: Is 'Evil Dead' for me?
Posted: 11/23/06 at 6:19pm
Then this is most certainly not the show for you.
I absolutely loved it, but if you are remotely squeamish you're probably better off passing.
#15re: Is 'Evil Dead' for me?
Posted: 11/23/06 at 6:19pmThen I think you just answered your own question.
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chrrymn
Broadway Star Joined: 7/20/05
#16re: Is 'Evil Dead' for me?
Posted: 11/23/06 at 7:36pmI loved the show. ...but, yeah, the mouthful of blood, may not be appealing to you.
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#17re: Is 'Evil Dead' for me?
Posted: 11/23/06 at 10:46pmThanks for this thread. I'm seeing this show on a field trip in a little while. At least now I know what to expect.
virgil blessing2
Leading Actor Joined: 7/12/04
#18re: Is 'Evil Dead' for me?
Posted: 11/24/06 at 3:38am
for the inflated ticket price they are asking, walk on by. LOL 
by the by, when is "MARY FLOP-INS" gonna shutter-up for good, d'ya think? think it'll go the way of TARZAN nad CHIITTY, folks?
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