Evil Dead III- Army of Darkness [raymix]

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Evil Dead III- Army of Darkness [raymix]
Faneditor Name:
Original Movie/Show Title:
Fanedit Type:
Original Release Date:
1992
Original Running Time:
81
Fanedit Release Date:
Fanedit Running Time:
82
Time Cut:
6
Time Added:
7
Subtitles Available?
Available in HD?
Brief Synopsis:
I've made extensive alterations in order to summon my ideal version.
Extensive changes have been made to strengthen continuity, remove filler & improve pacing.
Deleted scenes are used to fill some narrative gaps.
Intention:
My intention was to create a tighter version that injects new energy while retaining the original mood.
Other Sources:
SOURCES USED:
Main-
-Army of Darkness (Theatrical Cut) (Shout! Factory bluray, 2022)
Additional-
-Army of Darkness (Director's Cut) (Shout! Factory bluray, 2022)
-Army of Darkness Deleted Scenes (RidgeShark restoration, 2008)
-Evil Dead II (Lionsgate bluray, 2018)
-Army of Darkness Soundtrack (Varèse Sarabande Records, 1992)
-Evil Dead II Soundtrack (That's Entertainment Records, 1987)
-Sound Effects (youtube.com)
Release Information:
Digital
Editing Details:
I tried to stay true to the original editing style set by Bob Murawski & R. O. C. Sandstorm.
Though my editing is extensive, I didn't want anything to seem obviously altered.
Cuts and Additions:
CHANGES:
A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR-
-added a note explaining that some sources vary in quality.
PRODUCTION CREDITS-
-added the fanedit.org logo.
-added my fanedit production logo.
-altered the Universal logo to be in-time with the music.
-new Renaissance Pictures credit.
-new "a Sam Raimi film" credit.
OPENING-
-cut the Renaissance Pictures credit.
-cut the Dino De Laurntiis credit.
-removed all sound effects before the picture fades-in.
-fade-in on Ash's feet walking through the sand.
-cut "...and I am a slave" from Ash's narration.
-additional chain & shackle sounds.
THE RE-CAP BEGINS-
-cut the book of the dead montage from EVIL DEAD II.
-added thunder sounds to accompany the lightning flashes after Linda is taken.
-added rumble as the portal opens.
-added additional footage from EVIL DEAD II as Ash enters the portal.
TITLE CARD-
-extended footage of the portal from EVIL DEAD II.
-additional screams from Ash as he flies past camera into the portal.
-new title & title card. (Evil Dead III- Army of Darkness)
-added sound effects as the title zooms in, lands & zooms out.
-title card gets sucked into the portal.
BACK IN THE PAST-
-added a cue from the track End Title as the Wiseman approaches. (ED2)
-cut the Wiseman after "I believe he is the one written of in the Necronomicon."
-integrated the soldier declaring Ash to be the hero from the skies from EVIL DEAD II.
--adjusted the color & contrast to better match AoD.
--adjusted the EQ to better match AoD.
-added horse sounds to the ED2 footage to match the surrounding AoD shots.
-cut Ash being whipped a second time.
-shortened the wide shot of the men being led to the castle.
AT THE PIT-
-additional sound effects when the escapee is arrowed to the post.
IN THE PIT-
-added rumble when the Pit Hag pops up.
-added the censored gore from the decapitation. (DC)
--adjusted the contrast match the TC footage.
-added additional splat sounds as the blood hits the wall.
-added splash sounds as the body & head hit the water.
-fixed an error in the audio when the Wall Hag bursts out.
-added rumble when the Wall Hag bursts out.
OUT OF THE PIT-
-cut a close-up of Ash watching Henry leave.
-cut a shot of Henry getting on his horse.
-fade-out after Ash says "Now, let's talk about how I get back home."
-longer transition into the next scene.
-added wind sounds.
IN THE KING'S CHAMBERS-
-cut Ash being fed grapes & meat.
-fade-in on Arthur at his throne.
-removed Ash's burps.
-cut Ash saying "I don't want your book. Send me back now. Chop-chop" ect.
-new sounds for the cauldron spilling.
SETTING OFF ON THE QUEST-
-cut a shot of Ash riding his horse though the woods.
-cut a shot of Ash riding away from the evil force.
-shortened a POV shot to remove someone's foot stepping in front of the camera.
-shortened a POV shot after it smashes through a tree.
-additional sound effects when Ash falls off his horse.
-cut Ash falling into a mud puddle.
-cut Ash jumping a small wall.
AT THE WINDMILL-
-additional banging & rumble as the evil force pounds on the door.
-shortened a couple shots of the door-pounding.
-rumbling ends before Ash realizes the evil force has stopped.
-added the extended scene of the sun setting. (DC)
--adjusted the contrast to better match the TC footage.
-cut Ash dropping his chainsaw before slumping to the floor.
-shortened the shot of Ash after he slumps to the floor.
-shortened a shot of Ash watching the setting sun.
-cut a shot of the windmill interior.
-shortened a shot of Ash watching the gears stop.
-added rumble when Ash sees a different reflection in the mirror.
LITTLE DEVILS-
-cut the little guys using the shotgun.
-added Ash hitting the stovepipe & getting soot in his face. (DC)
-added a shot of the little guys laughing. (DC)
-cut two of the odd bluescreen shots of Ash's mouth being held open.
A SECOND HEAD-
-cut two-headed Ash howling at the moon.
-shortened the shot of two-headed Ash sitting against the tree.
ONE ASH, TWO ASH-
-cut Evil Ash singing & dancing as Ash watches.
-used the extended shot of Ash dragging Bad Ash away. (DC)
--adjusted the contrast to better match the TC footage.
-cut Evil Ash's silly face as he's being dismembered.
-cut a shot of Ash digging the grave.
AT THE CEMETERY-
-added the extended face-fix scene. (DC)
--adjusted the contrast to better match the TC footage.
-cut two shots of gravestones shooting out of the ground.
-cut Ash's expiatory dialog as he rides away.
-added a thunder sound.
SHEILA CONFRONTS ASH-
-added Ash saying "Cripes, I don't belong here!" (DC)
--adjusted the color, contrast & saturation to better match the TC footage.
SHEILA IS TAKEN-
-adjusted the contrast & shortened a shot of the demon carrying Sheila.
-adjusted the contrast & shortened another shot of the demon carrying Sheila.
DIGGING UP AN ARMY-
-cut Evil Ash molesting Sheila.
-cut the nude slave girls.
ASH RALLIES THE TROOPS-
-faster cut when Ash gets everyone's attention.
SHEILA, POSSESSED-
-added rumble as Evil Sheila pulls her hood back.
-cut Evil Sheila saying "I may be bad, but it feels good."
PREPARING FOR BATTLE-
-cut Ash showing everyone how to fight.
ASH ENLISTS HENRY THE RED-
-added the deleted scene of Ash asking Henry the Red for help.
--footage cleaned-up & scored by RidgeShark.
--adjusted the color & contrast to better match the TC footage.
--fixed some fluctuating colors.
--adjusted the volume & EQ.
-added sounds when Ash falls off his horse.
-added sounds for Ash's horse running away.
TAKING POSITION-
-added the extended scene of Ash running to the top of the parapet. (DC)
--adjusted the contrast, color & saturation to better match the TC footage.
-changed "Yeah & maybe I'm a Chinese jet pilot" to a sarcastic "Yeah. Maybe."
ATTACKING THE DEAD-
-added the extended dolly shot before Ash gives the signal to fire. (DC)
--adjusted the contrast & color to better match the TC footage.
-re-arranged three shots of the catapults being fired.
-cut Arthur getting upset when Ash slaps him on the shoulder.
-cut Evil Ash trying to say "Sally forth."
ENEMY AT THE GATES-
-added Arthur questioning the whereabouts of Henry the Red. (DC)
--cut Arthur admitting that Ash is no coward.
--shot-by-shot color & contrast adjustments to better match the TC footage.
-added the line "ram it down the bastard's throats" as the dead break the gate. (DC)
-added rumble as the soldiers clash with the dead coming through the gate.
-cut the guys repeating the same attack until the dead allow themselves to be struck.
-added a shot of a soldier being stabbed in the back. (DC)
--adjusted the color & contrast to better match the TC footage.
-added a shot of the courtyard battlefield. (DC)
--adjusted the color & contrast to better match the TC footage.
THE BUICK RIDES AGAIN-
-added rumble as the Buick flips & crashes in front of Evil Sheila.
PROTECTING THE BOOK-
-added a shot of the evil army scaling the walls. (DC)
--adjusted the color & contrast to better match the TC footage.
-added a shot of a skeleton holding Ted Raimi's head. (DC)
--adjusted the color, saturation & contrast to better match the TC footage.
EVIL SHEILA ATTACKS-
-cut "You found me beautiful once." / "Honey, you got real ugly."
EVIL ASH ATTACKS-
-smoother edit when the wick ignites.
-cut a quick shot as Evil Ash is catapulted.
-added a cartoon sound effect when Evil Ash soars through the air.
-enhanced the explosion sound when Evil Ash explodes.
VICTORY-
-added sounds as the evil leaves Shelia.
BACK AT S-MART-
-added rumble as the possessed shopper turns around.
-fade-out on the kiss begins a bit sooner.
END CREDITS-
-added the title card before the credits roll.
-re-timed the track End Titles.
POST-CREDITS-
-added a cue from the track Time Traveler.
-added a shot of the windmill.
-added my production logo.
-added the voice saying "Join us" from EVIL DEAD II.

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