An Unlikely Mashup: Evil Dead 2 Meets Family Matters on a VHS Cover

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An imaginatively titled VHS crossover art combining Evil Dead II and Steve Urkel from Family Matters has been released.

Combining Steve Urkel's face with the lower half of a Deadite, the artwork features the catchy tagline "Bid farewell to your nerds." The future of the Evil Dead franchise remains unclear, as Bruce Campbell and Lee Cronin hint at the potential for upcoming movies.

Check out this perfect VHS cover art combining Evil Dead II and Family Matters' Steve Urkel. Originally released as Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn in 1987, this horror-comedy directed by Sam Raimi follows Ash Williams (Bruce Campbell) as he battles demonic creatures called Deadites in a remote cabin. Family Matters, a sitcom that premiered in 1989, introduced nerdy neighbor Steve Urkel (Jaleel White) in season 1, who quickly became a fan favorite and eventually the show's main character.

Horrible Home Video shared a photo on Instagram, envisioning a crossover titled "Urkel Dead 2: Deadite Do That?", resulting in this amazing VHS cover art.

The top half of Steve Urkel's face, along with his thick-framed glasses, is creatively blended with the lower half of a Deadite's face in the crossover art. The artwork features the tagline "Kiss your nerds good-bye!" and the title is a clear nod to Steve Urkel's famous catchphrase, "Did I do that?" To get your hands on the VHS goodie box adorned with the "Urkel Dead 2" crossover art, simply visit the HorribleHomeVideo.com website.

Will The Evil Dead Franchise Continue?

The Evil Dead franchise originated with Raimi's 1981 low-budget horror film of the same name, a time when VHS tapes were in high demand. This highly influential series has remained relevant over the years, starting with the 1987 sequel. Raimi furthered the story in 1992 with Army of Darkness, which transported Ash Williams to the Middle Ages to combat the undead. While subsequent releases have been infrequent, notable entries include the 2013 remake directed by Fede Álvarez and the more recent reboot, Evil Dead Rise, helmed by Lee Cronin.

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Evil Dead Rise, released in March 2013, achieved both critical acclaim and commercial success. With a budget of around $20 million, it grossed $146 million. The film received high praise from both critics and loyal fans for its intense horror and innovative gore. However, despite this achievement, it is uncertain if the long-standing Evil Dead franchise will find a new direction to move forward. Campbell has hinted at the possibility of future films in the franchise every two or three years, while Cronin has also shown interest in exploring ideas for sequels.

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Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z netizen, I have mixed feelings about this unlikely mashup of Evil Dead 2 and Family Matters. On the one hand, I appreciate the creativity and humor in combining these two very different franchises. The tagline "Bid farewell to your nerds" is particularly clever, and I can imagine this VHS cover art being a popular item among fans of both series.

On the other hand, I'm not sure how well the two franchises would actually work together in a movie. Evil Dead 2 is a horror-comedy, while Family Matters is a sitcom. The tones of the two series are very different, and I'm not sure how they would be reconciled in a single film.

However, I'm willing to give this mashup a chance. I'm a fan of both Evil Dead 2 and Family Matters, and I'm curious to see how they would be combined in a movie. I think it could be a lot of fun, and I'm excited to see what the filmmakers come up with.