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Shanksworthy · 07/08/2009, 03:01 pm

I just finished the game, and I can't help but wonder if the whole comically posessed hand thing is inspired by the Ash character from the Evil Dead trilogy.

Just throwing that out there.

LordKinbote · 07/08/2009, 03:03 pm

I definitely got that vibe.

Scapetti · 07/08/2009, 03:05 pm

There's no doubt about it!

KasihasiTMP · 07/08/2009, 03:20 pm

Maybe a reference, too!?

Shanksworthy · 07/08/2009, 03:52 pm

I think it would be funny if they pushed the reference a bit further... e.g.:

- One of the books in the game is called "An Adieu to Arms, by the Marquis De Singe" ("A Fairwell to Arms" is the book Ash uses to weigh down his trapped hand in Evil Dead 2)

... or...

- Guybrush screams "Give Me Back My HAAAAND!" at some point,

...or...

- Guybrush screams "Who's laughing now!!!" as he saws off his demon hand.

This sort of blatent movie reference wouldn't be out of place in a Monkey Island game, considering the obvious The Graduate reference at the end of Monkey Island 1.

Astro Gnocci · 07/08/2009, 03:56 pm

as i said in another thread, the possessed hand pretty much became a classic...
I don't know if evil dead was the first movie to use this or not.

When guybrush grabs a chainsaw and cuts the damn hand himself we'll know for sure

GamerFaith · 09/23/2009, 11:42 am

Actually Guybrush loses a hand in the Ep.2. Now he just needs a chainsaw.

JohanShogun · 09/23/2009, 11:51 am

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Originally Posted by GamerFaith

Actually Guybrush loses a hand in the Ep.2. Now he just needs a chainsaw.

"It's a trick, get an axe"

*Vainamoinen* · 09/23/2009, 12:18 pm

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Originally Posted by GamerFaith

Actually Guybrush loses a hand in the Ep.2. Now he just needs a chainsaw.

Even then, he would never find gas for it. Maniac Mansion has taught us that.

108 Stars · 09/23/2009, 12:20 pm

Well, this ED reference was pretty obvious. Just watching the hand always slap Guybrush etc is even reminescent of Bruce Campbell´s acting. And you could say that the hook is the counterpart of the chainsaw.
Also the way people possessed by the pox is very similar to the possessed from ED.

Now I just wished Bruce Campbell had a guest role. :P

SHODANFreeman · 09/23/2009, 12:52 pm

Everything made in the past 20 years references Evil Dead because Evil Dead is the greatest film trilogy of all time and everyone knows it.

108 Stars · 09/23/2009, 12:59 pm

Well...if the 3rd one was more horror I´d agree.^^

SHODANFreeman · 09/23/2009, 01:08 pm

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Originally Posted by 108 Stars

Well...if the 3rd one was more horror I´d agree.^^

Also, everyone knows Evil Dead 2 is the best one.

kblood · 09/27/2009, 10:43 am

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Originally Posted by 108 Stars

Well...if the 3rd one was more horror I´d agree.^^

Maybe the third one wasnt all horror, but still funny. And the effects were actually quite good at the time. With the budget it had at least.

I got both the 2nd and third movie on DVD. Truly classics. I just wished my DVD had all 3 endings, not just two of them.

Hmmm... looked into it again. My DVD is directors cut and it only has the apocalypse ending. So its just two endings, just remembered it as being two endings on that DVD but not the hail to the king ending. Just couldnt remember the other ending on it

Because it isnt there it seems.

SHODANFreeman · 09/27/2009, 09:46 pm

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Originally Posted by kblood

Maybe the third one wasnt all horror, but still funny. And the effects were actually quite good at the time. With the budget it had at least.

I got both the 2nd and third movie on DVD. Truly classics. I just wished my DVD had all 3 endings, not just two of them.

Hmmm... looked into it again. My DVD is directors cut and it only has the apocalypse ending. So its just two endings, just remembered it as being two endings on that DVD but not the hail to the king ending. Just couldnt remember the other ending on it

Because it isnt there it seems.

There are 3 endings? I have the Boomstick Edition and it only has 2 on there.

**Jake** · 09/27/2009, 09:55 pm

We definitely talked about Evil Dead 2 and the hand dragging Ash around the kitchen and stuff, 3-stooges eyepoking him and such, especially for the final puzzle/situation in Chapter 1. You can't have a violent, comedic possessed hand without at least bringing up Evil Dead!

SHODANFreeman · 09/27/2009, 09:58 pm

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Originally Posted by Jake

We definitely talked about Evil Dead 2 and the hand dragging Ash around the kitchen and stuff, 3-stooges eyepoking him and such, especially for the final puzzle/situation in Chapter 1. You can't have a violent, comedic possessed hand without at least bringing up Evil Dead!

I kept hoping there'd be a bit with Guybrush hitting himself over the head with plates.

Bruce Campbell is the man.

jortlaban · 09/28/2009, 01:43 pm

the possesed hand/body part theme was around WAY before Sam Raimi used the idea for his student film.

SHODANFreeman · 09/28/2009, 01:49 pm

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Originally Posted by jortlaban

the possesed hand/body part theme was around WAY before Sam Raimi used the idea for his student film.

... Evil Dead 2 wasn't a student film. I also don't believe anyone claimed that Sam Raimi invented possessed hands. Just that it's one of the greatest films to have ever used the premise.

kevintrim · 09/28/2009, 08:20 pm

I was hoping guybrush would say to the manatee "swallow this!"

07/08/2009, 03:01 pm	#1
Shanksworthy Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 76	Evil Dead reference...? I just finished the game, and I can't help but wonder if the whole comically posessed hand thing is inspired by the Ash character from the Evil Dead trilogy. Just throwing that out there.

07/08/2009, 03:56 pm	#6
Astro Gnocci Buck Naked - Texas Ranger Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 683	as i said in another thread, the possessed hand pretty much became a classic... I don't know if evil dead was the first movie to use this or not. When guybrush grabs a chainsaw and cuts the damn hand himself we'll know for sure __________________ Drink Cheap, Evil-Smellin Beer Everyday of Your Life.

09/28/2009, 01:43 pm	#18
jortlaban Monkey Island Hermit Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Schiedam, the Netherlands Posts: 219	the possesed hand/body part theme was around WAY before Sam Raimi used the idea for his student film. __________________ Shareholder TWDC and EDASCA.. "Camera's everywhere, Obscure cartoon characters, Smell's like urine.... This just like Tokyo Disneyland" - Jun-Jee

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07/08/2009, 03:03 pm	#2
LordKinbote Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 86	I definitely got that vibe.

07/08/2009, 03:05 pm	#3
Scapetti The Pixel Director Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Aberystwyth, Wales Posts: 306	There's no doubt about it!

07/08/2009, 03:20 pm	#4
KasihasiTMP Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3	Maybe a reference, too!?

07/08/2009, 03:52 pm	#5
Shanksworthy Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 76	I think it would be funny if they pushed the reference a bit further... e.g.: - One of the books in the game is called "An Adieu to Arms, by the Marquis De Singe" ("A Fairwell to Arms" is the book Ash uses to weigh down his trapped hand in Evil Dead 2) ... or... - Guybrush screams "Give Me Back My HAAAAND!" at some point, ...or... - Guybrush screams "Who's laughing now!!!" as he saws off his demon hand. This sort of blatent movie reference wouldn't be out of place in a Monkey Island game, considering the obvious The Graduate reference at the end of Monkey Island 1.

09/23/2009, 11:42 am	#7
GamerFaith Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 12	Actually Guybrush loses a hand in the Ep.2. Now he just needs a chainsaw.

09/23/2009, 12:20 pm	#10
108 Stars Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 122	Well, this ED reference was pretty obvious. Just watching the hand always slap Guybrush etc is even reminescent of Bruce Campbell´s acting. And you could say that the hook is the counterpart of the chainsaw. Also the way people possessed by the pox is very similar to the possessed from ED. Now I just wished Bruce Campbell had a guest role. :P

09/23/2009, 12:52 pm	#11
SHODANFreeman Mute Ruler of Insects Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,741	Everything made in the past 20 years references Evil Dead because Evil Dead is the greatest film trilogy of all time and everyone knows it.

09/23/2009, 12:59 pm	#12
108 Stars Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 122	Well...if the 3rd one was more horror I´d agree.^^

09/27/2009, 09:55 pm	#16
Jake Telltale Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,841	We definitely talked about Evil Dead 2 and the hand dragging Ash around the kitchen and stuff, 3-stooges eyepoking him and such, especially for the final puzzle/situation in Chapter 1. You can't have a violent, comedic possessed hand without at least bringing up Evil Dead!

09/28/2009, 08:20 pm	#20
kevintrim Because I Can. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California Posts: 143	I was hoping guybrush would say to the manatee "swallow this!"