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“I think none of the humor in the first Evil Dead was intentional. We weren't that sophisticated. We got more sophisticated with Evil Dead 2 and Army of Darkness where you can start to manipulate the audience a little more, having more control over the medium instead of just trying to figure out how to do it. I suppose that's pretty normal with any craft. Every carpenter is better 20 years later.”

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Bruce Campbell

Bruce Campbell, born on June 22, 1958, is a renowned American film actor. He is best known for his roles in horror and fantasy films, particularly as Ash in 'The Evil Dead' and 'Evil Dead II'. Campbell's energetic and distinctive acting style has made him a favorite among audiences. more

“In Hitchcock's movies you can see the storyboards and that's cool. It's nice to see a filmmaker be that prepared. Most filmmakers today have their heads up their ass, they're not nearly that prepared. He obviously had a right to say this is what I want and this is how we're doing it, because he was ready. Some filmmakers show up on the set and they don't know what they're doing. So then everyone has ideas and that makes a bad situation too. Be a director who's completely in control and yet no one knows it.”

Today Situation Nice Ass Filmmaker

Author:Bruce Campbell

“As an actor, I look for the part itself. I look for the story and the role. If there's no money, but it's a good part in a good role, I'll still consider it. Basically, the worse the role is, the worse the story is, and the more they'll have to pay me. It's a simple correlation.”

Simple No Money

Author:Bruce Campbell

“If you ain't got socks, you ain't got much. But if you got 'em, you might as well pull 'em up. It's a statement of self-sufficiency. We should all be more self-governed.”

Sock

Author:Bruce Campbell

“I like the TV format. I like how fast it is.”

Author:Bruce Campbell

“Actors are always going to have a little bit of themselves in everything.”