What if those alarmist news reports were right?

What if watching horror movies actually did rot your brain and turned everyday people into bloodthirsty, homicidal maniacs?

But the more disturbing footage he views, the more insane it drives him.

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Ed is overly civilized and particular, speaking plainly and politely.

His new boss, Sam (Olof Rhodin)is his foil; crude, cunning, and selfish.

Creative, but disgusting.

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The story sprawls over several different sets, including anabandoned hospitaland a subterranean tunnel.

Many interior shots have subtle swirls of fog in them, further enhancing the fantastical ambiance.

Theres a wide variety of the aforementioned demons that make appearances throughoutEvil Ed.

Edward Tor Swenson, played by Johan Rudebeck, looks into his fridge with surprise in Evil Ed.

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Many films welcomed the new decade with a bolder outlook and this one was no exception.

They use this film-within-a-film to check every box of whats wrong with horror movies.

Thisparodied presentation of horrorfilmmakers and fans presents them as mindless, apathetic, and heartless.

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Despite its appearance,Evil Edis a fun, lighthearted response to incessant ridicule and fearmongering.

With this playful attitude comes adoration for the genre.

(Take a wild guess how character Sam Campbell got his name.)

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Evil Edmay not be the first slasher that comes to mind, but thats okay.

Its an accidental champion of sorts, a film that defends your favorite scary movies right to exist.

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