Adam and Evil (2004 film)
Adam and Evil (also known as Halloween Camp 2: Scream If You Wanna Die Faster in the United Kingdom)[1] is a 2004 American slasher 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.[2] Filming began on 30 April 2003 in Los Angeles and it was released on 27 April 2004.[3] The plot follows a group of friends who are stalked and murdered by a masked killer during a camping trip.
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| Directed by | Andrew Van Slee |
| Produced by | Steve Popper |
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| Language | English |
Although there is no plot continuity, the UK name implies a sequel to 2003's Bloody Murder 2: Closing Camp, released as Halloween Camp in the UK. This in turn is a sequel to 2000's Bloody Murder in the US.
Premise
The Horror Channel summarizes the film 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 & Evil (Halloween Camp 2: Scream If You Wanna Die Faster) (2004)". Rotten Tomatoes.
- "Adam and Evil (2004) Movie Review". Beyond Hollywood. 13 July 2004. Archived from the original on 7 October 2012. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
- The Hollywood reporter. Wilkerson Daily Corp. 2003.
- "ADAM AND EVIL". Horror Channel / CBS Broadcasting Inc. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
- "Adam and Evil". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 7 April 2011.
- "Adam & Evil - The Direct-To-Video Market Scores Again!". Invasion of the B-Movies. Archived from the original on 9 February 2009. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
- "Adam and Evil Review". Horror Movies & Stuff. Retrieved 6 April 2011.
- "Film Reviews - Halloween Camp 2: Scream If You Wanna Die Faster (2004) (aka Adam & Evil)". Popcorn Pictures. Archived from the original on 2 October 2011. Retrieved 7 April 2011.
- Timothy Gross (2007). Gross Movie Reviews, Volume 2. Lulu.com. p. 2. ISBN 1-4303-1485-0.