Samuel M. Raimi Brief Synopsis of "Book of the Dead"
This collection contains a single typed manuscript that contains a brief synopsis from 1979 written by Samuel M. Raimi entitled, "Book of the Dead." This text would become the basis for his 1981 film, "The Evil Dead."
Dates
- 1979
Language
The material in this collection is in English.
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
This collection contains a single typed manuscript that contains a brief synopsis from 1979 written by Samuel M. Raimi entitled, "Book of the Dead." This text would become the basis for his 1981 film, "The Evil Dead."
Biographical/Historical Note
Samuel M. Raimi (b. 1959) is a filmmaker and actor. Among his many projects are the cult horror films from the Evil Dead series. The first film in the series, The Evil Dead (1981), was filmed in a remote area of Morristown, Tennessee.
Arrangement
This collection consists of a single folder.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository