Why a re-make?

Rating: Null/10 (19 August 2001)

***********SPOILERS********* I expected "EDII" to be a true sequel, not a remake. One messenger suggested there were legal difficulties with flashbacks from the original. My son thought this was the story they would have told the first time, if they had enough money. I see them as two different stories, with the same result. At least Ash was spared having to destroy the "remains" of his sister and best friends, as well as his sweetheart!
Another messenger commented that the styles of EDI and EDII are different. I agree EDI was a true horror film, in spite of unintentional humor in the stupidity of the characters and the excesses of gore. EDII was a horror-comedy, showing Raimi's development in that direction. I enjoyed both of them, on different levels.
Like the writer of "what a horrible horrible movie," I was a Campbell/Raimi fan before I learned about these movies. Maybe EDII makes more sense if you've already seen EDI, but most of it makes sense to me, in a warped kind of way. If it were truly logical, it would be a different kind of movie (and a LOT scarier)! I think who turns into a Deadite and why depends on strength of character; Ash was the only one who could resist and overcome the evil within him. EDII makes it clear that his love for his sweetheart helps him.
I think EDII should have ended when he was sucked into the void, like EDI ended when he was attacked by the evil...it would have been a better cliffhanger!
Comparing the two, EDI was a better horror movie, unresolved ending and all. EDII was more the kind of movie I enjoy, where there's more humor.