Adam and Evil (2004 film)
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| Directed by | Andrew Van Slee |
| Produced by | Steve Popper |
| Starring | Erica Cerra, James Clayton, and Jodie Graham |
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| Language | English |
Adam and Evil is a 2004 horror film directed by Andrew Van Slee about a group of teens who face a murderer while partying at a camping site. It stars Erica Cerra, James Clayton, and Jodie Graham.[1] Filming began on April 30, 2003 in Los Angeles and it was released on April 27, 2004.[2]
The film was released on DVD as Halloween Camp 2: Scream If You Wanna Die Faster in the United Kingdom.[3] Although there is no plot continuity, the UK name implies a sequel to the 2003 Bloody Murder 2: Closing Camp, released as Halloween Camp in the UK. This in turn is a sequel to the 2000 slasher movie Bloody Murder.
Plot
The Horror Channel summarizes the plot as "In the darkest depths of secluded woodlands, a young group of friends head out for fun and frolics. Instead, they find themselves embroiled in a deadly game of cat and mouse".[4]
Cast
| Actor | Role |
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| Sean Arnfinson | Adam |
| Lynsey Brothers | Yvette |
| Erica Cerra | Yvonne |
| James Clayton | Shane (as Clayton Champagne) |
| Jeffrey Fisher | Clint |
| Jodie Graham | Earl |
| Brody Harms | Matt |
| Barbara Kottmeier | Evelyn |
| Terran Orletsky | Rob |
| Tiffany Paterson | Rachel (as Tiffany Patterson) |
| Richard Patterson | Billy |
| Kevin Robson | Seth |
| Shane Twerdun | Dave |
| Allison Warnyca | Maureen |
| Vanessa Van Slee | Daughter |
Critical response
Adam and Evil was criticized for its lack of originality at Rotten Tomatoes.[5] One reviewer concluded: "I realize it's not as awful as I first thought it was ... I did find myself laughing a lot at all the bad acting".[6] Another said "If you love mindless slashers where the plot is so simple Bullwinkle J. Moose could figure it out in record time, and the kids are dumber than the norm, then check out "Adam and Evil". Trust me you will not be disappointed".[7]
Referring to the U.K. title, Andrew Smith says "devoid of everything that makes this genre such a predictably entertaining time, you'll want to die faster if you are unlucky enough to sit down to watch".[8] The critic Timothy Gross comments that "this almost bloodless lame attempt at a slasher movie is horrible...", awarding it 1/2 star.[9]
References
- ↑ "Adam and Evil (2004) Movie Review". Beyond Hollywood. July 13, 2004. Retrieved 2011-04-06.
- ↑ The Hollywood reporter. Wilkerson Daily Corp. 2003. Retrieved 7 April 2011.
- ↑ "Adam & Evil: One bad apple... ripe for revenge.". Horror Watch. Retrieved 2011-04-06.
- ↑ "ADAM AND EVIL". Horror Channel / CBS Broadcasting Inc. Retrieved 2011-04-06.
- ↑ "Adam and Evil". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 7 April 2011.
- ↑ "Adam & Evil - The Direct-To-Video Market Scores Again!". Invasion of the B-Movies. Retrieved 2011-04-06.
- ↑ "Adam and Evil Review". Horror Movies & Stuff. Retrieved 2011-04-06.
- ↑ "Film Reviews - Halloween Camp 2: Scream If You Wanna Die Faster (2004) (aka Adam & Evil)". Popcorn Pictures. Retrieved 2011-04-07.
- ↑ Timothy Gross (2007). Gross Movie Reviews, Volume 2. Lulu.com. p. 2. ISBN 1-4303-1485-0.