Tom sullivan evil dead book

Oct 29, 2015 at the time, there were driveins all over the country, says tom sullivan, who was responsible for the evil deads makeup and fx. The tom sullivan evil dead army of darkness prop museum. Tom sullivan has informed us that he has a lot of evil dead related products for sale. The final friday book of the dead creator uncredited. Tom sullivan and bart pierce designed, coanimated the clay stop motion meltdown of the deadites at the films finale. Evil dead book of the dead copyright stolen by troll. Raimi created the super 8 film as a sort of prototype for prospective investors. Tom sullivan evil dead prints, artwork, and memorabilia for sale. He studied at the new england institute of art where he earned a bachelors degree in graphic design. After reading raimis fairly short the evil dead originally titled book of the dead script, sullivan began frenziedly preparing conceptual.

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. Evil dead the book of the dead made by trick or treat studios. There were triple features every week, and there was a. Tom sullivan is probably best known for his fun and organic effects work for the evil dead films. Evil dead 1981 tom sullivans book of the dead prop. Evil dead news news related to the evil dead franchise. For your halloween and christmas surprises, you might be interested in a large selection of book of the dead and evil dead related products. Tom sullivan is known for his work on the evil dead 1981, evil dead ii 1987 and army of darkness 1992. Dynamite has announced a new army of darkness comic book series featuring 6 different versions of ash. The gore the merrier 31min a making of documentary featuring the make up. Cast in high quality latex and foam filled which gives the book a solid feel and look as if it came right off the screen. Tom sullivan is known for his work on the evil dead 1981, evil dead ii. 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.

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. Tom sullivan is an author, illustrator, and graphic designer based in boston, massachusetts. The evil dead series, both in the cinematic and television forms, has a marvelously delirious history. The tom sullivan evil dead army of darkness prop museum display. The tom sullivan evil dead army of darkness prop museum display on display at the spooky empire mayhem orlando horror convention may 2011 please. Evil dead effects master tom sullivan honored applaudience. Tickets on sale now for series makeup, props, and sfx artist tom sullivan with evil dead film screening, saturday, oct. Sullivan designed and illustrated the book of the dead and created the kandarian dagger. The gore the merrier 31min a making of documentary featuring the make up effects guys. Dead by dawn lost page from the book of the dead dont miss this rare chance to grab a piece of horror film history. Evil dead ii 1987 necronomicon book page print signed by tom sullivan hanlin auction service. Sullivan, after what is described in bill warrens wonderful book, the evil dead companion, as his disappearance from filmmaking, has recently resurfaced, much like the lovecraftian horrors he has been illustrating for the game company chaosium for seventeen years. Sam raimis the evil dead remains a masterpiece in crudity.

The definitive evil dead online resource covering every aspect of the evil dead trilogy, from the early super8 shorts with bruce campbell, sam raimi, tom sullivan, rob. Whenever i reminisce on my childhood torments, one particular movie scene always slithers its way to the. Audio commentary with sam raimi, bruce campbell,scott spiegel and greg nicotero. Heres a updates for to hail to the deadites internet campaign. Apr 27, 20 tom sullivan the master of low budget effects.

Its eyes are raging and its mouth is open and its tongue is. 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. Deadites online the fans official source for evil dead. This amazing book of the dead necronomicon prop was sculpted by tom sullivan, the actual fx artist that made the book of the dead for evil dead 1 and 2. After the success of the evil dead, which was released in 1981, sullivan worked as an effects artist and animator on its 1987 sequel evil dead ii. How the evil deads tom sullivan mastered lowbudget effects. We talk with tom sullivan about the how he created evil deads necronomicon or. Tom at work on the set of the evil dead originally titled book of the dead, 1979 the first time i saw the evil dead was in 1985. Movie prop replica evil dead tom sullivans the ultimate set the book of the dead 58 print set. How the evil deads tom sullivan mastered lowbudget effects by david konow on july 21, 2014 at 12. I dont recall having discussed it with evil dead director sam raimi, but the similarities are remarkable. And how did this iconic piece of film history get made.

The film focuses on five college students vacationing in an isolated cabin in a remote wooded area. Diggerfilms hail to the deadites tom sullivan updated evil. Tom sullivan, who had previously worked on within the woods, the evil dead, and evil dead ii, also contributed to the visual effects. I am assuming that the for the book and its likeness is owned by tom sullivan. Dvd edition of sam raimis classic low budget gorefest, the evil dead, comes in a 16 page book of the dead packaging with illustrations by tom sullivan. His quote describing the evil dead as the most ferociously original horror film of the year did more to spread the gospel of this book of the dead than any meager marketing campaign could. Buyers should note the divimax transfer issue with this release as detailed at the start of the page.

Monster kid artist, voodoo comics, crackpot cinema podcast, institute of horror, dan patrick, who stole the necronomicon. Go here to see the trailer forand buy a copy of invaluable. The bluray enhances the experience even further, providing an exceptionally grainy video remember, this was shot on 16mm and a rousing dolby true hd 5. With his designs for the book of the dead seemingly coming straight from the haunted forest itself. 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. After the success of the evil dead, which was released in 1981, sullivan worked as an effects artist and.

Diggerfilms tom sullivan updated evil dead documentary. We talk with tom sullivan about the how he created evil deads necronomicon or roughly. How the evil deads tom sullivan mastered lowbudget. All of those print sets are signed by tom sullivan. Sculpted by tom sullivan trick or treat studios and studios canal is proud to bring you the official book of the dead necronomicon prop. Contains 56 pages, has removable skin and is all handmade. The evil dead is actually based on a 30minute short film called within the woods. An original film financed on a shoestring budget that plays its horrorcentric tone mostly straight but with. Neca has announced series 3 of their toony terrors line of 6inch figures including ash from evil dead 2. The evil dead originally released as book of the dead is a 1981 american supernatural slasher film written and directed by sam raimi and executive produced by raimi and bruce campbell, who also. Jun 04, 2011 the tom sullivan evil dead army of darkness prop museum display on display at the spooky empire mayhem orlando horror convention may 2011 please check out our website at. At the time, there were driveins all over the country, says tom sullivan, who was responsible for the evil deads makeup and fx. Tom sullivan is an american special effects artist and actor, known primarily for his work on the evil dead. Page of the necronomicon from evil dead 23 evil dead book.

As the original this replica is handmade and sculpted by tom sullivan who has done the fx for the original movie. Whenever i reminisce on my childhood torments, one particular movie scene always slithers its way to the forefront of my mind. Feb 05, 2008 tom sullivan fx creatorartist from evil dead 1 and 2 was visiting dreamtime collectibles in december. This amazing book of the dead necronomicon prop was.

Evil dead ii was shot in wadesboro, north carolina and detroit, michigan in 1986, and featured extensive stopmotion animation and prosthetic makeup effects created by a team of artists that included mark. We have 14 scale books of the dead, sculpted by tom sullivan and the book is alive. Oct 20, 2011 contains 56 pages, has removable skin and is all handmade. How the evil dead s tom sullivan mastered lowbudget effects by david konow on july 21, 2014 at 12. Oct 30, 2014 for more on toms evil dead work, see comprehensive interviews at book of the dead and the digital bits. Evil dead 2 book of the dead, is in great condition. Theres also a good video discussion and interview at alt. Tom sullivan fx creatorartist from evil dead 1 and 2 was visiting dreamtime collectibles in december.

The evil dead originally released as book of the dead is a 1981 american supernatural slasher film written and directed by sam raimi and executive produced by raimi and bruce campbell, who also starred alongside ellen sandweiss and betsy baker. For news on tom s upcoming appearances you can view his website. Tom sullivan evil dead prints, artwork, and memorabilia. 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. Apr 04, 2018 whats the real history of the book of the dead. After spending the first ten years of his career as a freelance art director and designer, tom switched gears to pursue his love of storytelling. It should be something that looks so evil, you dont even want to pick it up. You wont believe whats been happening in the cemetery today. It covers his involvement in the early super8 days, as well as his work on within the woods, the evil dead trilogy, and beyond. Apr 25, 20 his quote describing the evil dead as the most ferociously original horror film of the year did more to spread the gospel of this book of the dead than any meager marketing campaign could.

Join facebook to connect with tom sullivan and others you may know. Poster concepts artwork tom sullivan print set of 32 pages from evil deads the book of the dead evil dead 2. 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. Behindthescreams 17min tom sullivan hosts and narrates over production images. These is also a set of tom sullivans evil dead book of the dead posters. As the original this replica is handmade and sculpted by tom sullivan who. Tom sullivan creator of the book of the dead from the evil dead horror film series created this original screen used prop for the cult horror classic evil dead 2. This is an email interview conducted with tom sullivan on may 27, 2010. The happy valley kid, shemp eats the moon, its murder.

Attention all serious evil dead collectors with a lot of loose cash lying around. 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. Tom has posted a long list of evil dead related products such has replicas and art work he has done for the evil dead films. There were triple features every week, and there was. In the wake of starz hit series ash vs evil dead, one background but essential player deserving of attention is specialeffects wizard tom sullivan. Evil dead ii 1987 necronomicon book page print signed by. Props to the necronomicon episode one with tom sullivan. I was or 14 years old and four of my teeth had just been. 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. Sep 19, 2018 in these movies and tv show a main prop in the story line is the necronomicon book of the dead.