No, today I’m here to talk about EVIL DEAD 4! Now before you express your excitement (or dismay) I’m talking of the death of ED4. The AV Club recently caught up with Campbell to talk about various subjects including his storied career. When asked if we may be seeing Ash in any more films, here’s what Campbell responded with:
“No. I think there should be an end to everything. I mean, did anyone really want Indiana Jones 4? The answer is no. I’ve taken a poll in about seven theaters now. Of 300 people, three hands go up. You are bound to disappoint. I would rather disappoint with a brand new original movie. People worship Army Of Darkness,and God bless them for it. It’s a beautiful thing. The movie bombed when it came out, and not many people are aware of that. Twenty years later, the thing has picked up speed, and it’s on American Movie Classics now. That was a long time ago, and whatever we do next will always be compared to Army Of Darkness, and I don’t see how we can win. You make that movie, and I can tell you the quote right now, “Oh, it’s not quite as good as Army Of Darkness.” Then we would have gone through immense physical pain and anguish to bring something out that ultimately disappointed. That’s really not what I’m into these days.”
That’s putting it bluntly. I guess you’ve got to sort of admire Campbell for not wanting to disappoint… but then again is he saying there’s no way they can top ARMY OF DARKNESS? Some motivation. Alas, maybe it’s for the best. To read the rest of the interview head right over here.