Adam and Evil (film)

Adam and Evil

Adam and Evil DVD Cover (Italian version)
Directed by Andrew Van Slee
Produced by Steve Popper
Starring Erica Cerra, James Clayton and Jodie Graham
Release date(s) 2004 (2004)
Language English

Adam and Evil is a 2004 horror 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.[1] Filming began on April 30, 2003 in Los Angeles and it was released on April 27, 2004.[2]

The film was released on DVD as Halloween Camp 2: Scream If You Wanna Die Faster in the United Kingdom.[3] Although there is no plot continuity, the UK name implies a sequel to the 2003 Bloody Murder 2: Closing Camp, released as Halloween Camp in the UK. This in turn is a sequel to the 2000 slasher movie Bloody Murder.

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Plot

The Horror Channel summarizes the plot 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]

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]

Cast

Actor Role
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

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