User:Bruce Campbell/Sandbox2
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Within the Woods is a 1978 experiential short film directed by Sam Raimi. Raimi drew inspiration from his earlier short film Clockwork, deciding to produce a "prototype" horror film to help build the interest of potential investors. Raimi cast his friends Bruce Campbell and Scott Spiegel as the two protagonists and produced the film for $1600. Shot on location in a remote cabin in the woods, production was a difficult process ebcause of the low budget.
Within the Woods | |
---|---|
[[File:Withinthewoods.jpg director = Sam Raimi|frameless|upright=1]] | |
Written by | Sam Raimi |
Produced by | Sam Raimi |
Starring | Bruce Campbell |
Distributed by | Sam Raimi |
Release date | 1978 |
Language | English |
The film centers around demonic possession and mysterious forces originating from the woods. Initially a meager success, the film screened well to test audiences and inspired a larger budget remake, called The Evil Dead (1981). The film was the first in the Evil Dead franchise, and launched the careers of bth Campbell and Raimi.