Tom sullivan and bart pierce designed, coanimated the clay stop motion meltdown of the deadites at the films finale. Sullivan, who also did the special makeup effects for the movie, wanted the. The most detailed unofficial timeline and guide to sam raimis evil dead universe featuring ash, the hero from the sky. I had made molds of all the cast members but bruce campbell. Mar 07, 2020 i learned recently that tom sullivan wrote a comic book, books of the dead. Oct 05, 2012 raimi worked with special effects and makeup artist tom sullivan, who is quoted in the booklet included with the criterion edition dvd of equinox as saying, i had seen equinox at least twice in driveins before making evil dead. Tom sullivan makes appearances at a couple of us conventions per year, showing his evil dead museum containing a number of his personally owned evil.
This amazing book of the dead necronomicon prop was. Another important member of that filmmaking fraternity was tom sullivan, who did the makeup effects for the evil dead. Lot of 3 autographed tom sullivan evil dead posters pages of. Sullivan designed and illustrated the book of the dead and created the kandarian dagger. Evil dead ii 1987 necronomicon book page print signed. The key to this experiment is something called the book of dead. In these movies and tv show a main prop in the story line is the necronomicon book of the dead.
Its eyes are raging and its mouth is open and its tongue is lashing out. The evil dead dvd, 2002, the book of the dead edition. Evil dead 2 book of the dead, is in great condition. Oct 22, 2017 sculpted by tom sullivan trick or treat studios and studios canal is proud to bring you the official book of the dead necronomicon prop. Tom sullivan sfxanimator for the evil dead at thriller. Fast and easiest tutorial necronomicon book of the dead notebook craft diy. Sep 19, 2018 in these movies and tv show a main prop in the story line is the necronomicon book of the dead. In the low budget horror movie the evil dead 1981 fx artist tom sullivan s version of the necronomicon is a book bound in human skin and its pages written in blood. That same creative fire continues to be seen in your stopmotion work for the book ending sequences of evil dead 2 and had me wanting to see more of ash. How the evil dead s tom sullivan mastered lowbudget effects by david konow on july 21, 2014 at 12. Book of the dead 2016 indiegogo campaign evil dead fanfilm. I dont recall having discussed it with evil dead director sam raimi, but the similarities are remarkable. Behind the screams 17min tom sullivan hosts and narrates over production images. The final friday book of the dead creator uncredited.
Soughtafter pair of limited edition book of the dead dvds for the evil dead and evil dead ii, with an opening page of each booklet featuring a terrific original felt tip sketch by the films special effects makeup artist and animator tom sullivan. Evil dead the book of the dead made by trick or treat. Not only did it launch the career of director sam raimi spiderman trilogy it was also the debut of popular cult actor bruce campbell. For news on toms upcoming appearances you can view his website. Tom sullivan fx creatorartist from evil dead 1 and 2 was visiting dreamtime collectibles in december. Apr 27, 20 i also have replicas of the kandarian dagger for sale, painted by myself. In a 2008 email, tom sullivan related to me his and raimis trip to england to.
This is an email interview conducted with tom sullivan on may 27, 2010. In that time, its gained a very impressive and very deserved. Its an ansonia regulator clock named the ledger no. Evil dead news news related to the evil dead franchise. It covers his involvement in the early super8 days, as well as his work on within the woods, the evil dead trilogy, and beyond. It was his idea not to use the thentitle book of the dead, because it made the film sound boring. Diggerfilms tom sullivan talks about the evil dead youtube. All of those print sets are signed by tom sullivan. It should be something that looks so evil, you dont even want to pick it up. In the low budget horror movie the evil dead 1981 fx artist tom sullivans version of the necronomicon is a book bound in human skin and its pages written in blood.
Oct 06, 2003 animator, sculptor, and artist, tom sullivan was an integral part of that intrepid team of renaissance pictures filmmakers who ventured into the wilds of tennessee in midwinter, 1979 to film what was then being called the book of the dead sullivan even created the famed titular prop by stretching a latex mask over a hunk of cardboard. I was afforded an amazing opportunity to interview the very talented tom sullivan. Initially a disaster of an experimental horror film, the evil dead went on to. Tom sullivan, was in charge of the special makeup effects for the movie, and a legacy was born. Necronomicon book page print signed by tom sullivan from the production of evil dead ii 1987, the comedy horror movie where, the lone survivor of an onslaught of fleshpossessing spirits holes up in a cabin with a group of strangers while the demons continue their attack. For news on tom s upcoming appearances you can view his website. The evil dead 2 book of the dead 2 limited edition. The gore the merrier 31min a making of documentary featuring the make up effects guys. Apr 02, 2016 i was afforded an amazing opportunity to interview the very talented tom sullivan. Exclusive interview with the evil dead fx master tom sullivan.
Book of the dead 2016 indiegogo campaign evil dead fanfilm bookofthedead. Tom sullivan makes appearances at a couple of us conventions per year, showing his evil dead museum containing a number of his personally owned evil dead trilogy props, he also signs items and. Its been 35 years since the evil dead infected theaters and launched the careers of director sam raimi and star bruce campbell. Attention all serious evil dead collectors with a lot of loose cash lying around. There are also book of the dead prints sets of 32 pages, all signed. Sullivan, who also did the special makeup effects for the movie, wanted the book to be so evil that you would not even want to touch it. Evil dead ii is full of memorable scenes and quotes. Book of the dead 2016 indiegogo campaign evil dead. Movie prop replica evil dead tom sullivan s the ultimate set the book of the dead 58 print set evil dead prequel within the woods wood action figure memorabillia evil dead movie basement wall rock 100% authentic one of a kind the evil dead within the woods artifact. Raimi worked with special effects and makeup artist tom sullivan, who is quoted in the booklet included with the criterion edition dvd of equinox as saying, i had seen equinox at least twice in driveins before making evil dead. Book of the dead the definitive evil dead website evil dead. The special makeup effects artist for within the woods, tom sullivan, was brought on to compose the effects after expressing a.
You wont believe whats been happening in the cemetery today. And simply reading from the book of the dead will unleash the evil spirits of the dead into this world with no hope of escape. Tom sullivan evil dead prints, artwork, and memorabilia. Devilhead, published in 20052006 by dead dog comics. I learned recently that tom sullivan wrote a comic book, books of the dead. The film focuses on five college students vacationing in an isolated cabin in a remote wooded area. The evil dead originally released as book of the dead is a 1981 american supernatural horror film written and directed by sam raimi and executive produced by raimi and bruce campbell, who also starred alongside ellen sandweiss and betsy baker.
Tom sullivan makes appearances at a couple of us conventions per year, showing his evil dead museum containing a number of his personally owned evil dead trilogy props, he also signs items and sells various reproduction artwork prints. Bolts of lightnin tearn through the air, winds whippin apart headstones. Bruce campbell became raimis square jawed leading man, and rob tapert would become sams long time producer. The evil dead 1981, evil dead ii 1987, army of darkness 1992, ash vs evil dead 2015. Tom sullivan iii tom sullivan is known for his work on the evil dead 1981, evil dead ii 1987 and army of darkness 1992. Apr 25, 20 initially a disaster of an experimental horror film, the evil dead went on to become an acclaimed and influential movie that launched careers and spawned sequels and copycats, not to mention a.
How the evil deads tom sullivan mastered lowbudget. He would later work on the evil dead, raimis featurelength remake of within the woods, as a special makeup effects artist, where. Regans spinning head ruined my psyche, freddys accordion arms kept me from taking out the garbage at night for months, but all it took was a. The evil dead 2002, dvd the evil dead 1981 is one of the most original and impressive bhorror movies ever made.
His reasons for making his book the size it was are well documented, so i wont go into that here. How long did you have to design and create it for the first film, and was there a particular inspiration for the overall look. The 14 scale books of the dead are cast in a quality resin and come in a variety of finishes and presentations. Lot of 3 autographed tom sullivan evil dead posters pages. Finally, all twentyfive copies of the book of the dead 24 years of evil dead projects, a photobook on the online store page have now sold out. The evil dead is a 1981 american supernatural horror film written and directed by sam raimi. Evil dead effects master tom sullivan honored applaudience. Book of the dead limited edition looks like the necronomicon featured in the film. Audio commentary with sam raimi, bruce campbell,scott spiegel and greg nicotero. Apr 11, 2016 book of the dead 2016 indiegogo campaign evil dead fanfilm bookofthedead. A mortal kombat 11 email has seemingly leaked that ash williams from the evil dead franchise, specifically from army of darkness, will be arriving soon in mortal kombat 11 as a dlc fighter.
Tom sullivan evil dead prints, artwork, and memorabilia for sale. Its eyes are raging and its mouth is open and its tongue is. When i decided to start making my own book of the dead replica, i knew i wanted it to be bigger than the original book made by tom sullivan for the evil dead. We have 14 scale books of the dead, sculpted by tom sullivan and the book is alive. Sculpted by tom sullivan trick or treat studios and studios canal is proud to bring you the official book of the dead necronomicon prop.
They are created by tom sullivan, patrick reese and steven diruggiero. Fast and easiest tutorial necronomicon book of the. How the evil deads tom sullivan mastered lowbudget effects by david konow on july 21, 2014 at 12. Oct 30, 2014 there is a lot of talk about the evil dead film productions, behind the scenes stories and a lot of the unsung heroes of the films. Once the evil is unleashed, there is no stopping it. In the wake of starz hit series ash vs evil dead, one background but essential player deserving of attention is specialeffects wizard tom sullivan.
The book of the dead from the original evil dead franchise is one of the most famous horror movie props of all time. I am a big fan of the evil dead movies and a few days ago i found a listing on ebay for the necronomicon book of the dead from the evil dead movies. After reading raimis fairly short the evil dead originally titled book of the dead script, sullivan began frenziedly preparing conceptual drawings. The book in the movie is made from human flesh and written in human blood. Movie prop replica evil dead tom sullivans the ultimate set the book of the dead 58 print set evil dead prequel within the woods wood action figure memorabillia evil dead movie basement wall rock 100% authentic one of a kind the evil dead within the woods artifact. Tom sullivan is known for his work on the evil dead 1981, evil dead ii 1987 and army of darkness 1992. Scott spiegel, who wrote evil dead 2, bonded with raimi over their mutual love of the three stooges.
Feb 05, 2008 tom sullivan fx creatorartist from evil dead 1 and 2 was visiting dreamtime collectibles in december. Voir plus didees sur le theme cinema, the book et medieval. How the evil deads tom sullivan mastered lowbudget effects. Interview with tom sullivan from evil dead youtube.
In an email received by ign, which you can see below, all of the dlc characters from thirdparties, including terminator, joker, and spawn, appear with their company names and trademarks. Whenever i reminisce on my childhood torments, one particular movie scene always slithers its way to the forefront of my mind. Sam raimi with some of tom sullivans evil dead props. Evil dead effects master tom sullivan honored medium. Dec 23, 2017 book of the dead the definitive evil dead website. And hes picked a dandy to look at for us, the new ultimate edition of. Contains 56 pages, has removable skin and is all handmade. The daggers are cast from the original dagger from evil dead 2 by master moldmaker steve diruggiero. In the mid1970s, sullivan met director sam raimi because his wife, penny was. Tom is the man behind all of the eye candy in the movie evil dead, the first entry into one of my all time. After the success of the evil dead, which was released in 1981, sullivan worked as an effects artist and. Behindthescreams 17min tom sullivan hosts and narrates over production images. Tom sullivan is known for his work on the evil dead 1981, evil dead ii.
Exclusive interview with the evil dead fx master tom. The movie was called the evil dead and like it or not, it would become one of the most influential horror movies to ever grace the silver screen. Necronomicon book page print signed by tom sullivan from the production of evil dead ii 1987, the comedy horror movie where, the lone survivor of an onslaught of fleshpossessing spirits holes up in a cabin with a group of strangers while the demons continue their. Heres the one with the creator of the book of the dead, tom sullivan. Tom sullivan, who had previously worked on within the woods, the evil dead, and evil dead ii, also contributed to the visual effects. Buyers should note the divimax transfer issue with this release as detailed at the start of the page.
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