Writer and director of ‘The Evil Dead’ coming to JAX

The Florida Theatre is pleased to announce a conversation with actor, producer, writer and director “Bruce Campbell” plus a screening of “The Evil Dead” on Friday, July 30, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. Join actor, producer, writer and director Bruce Campbell in a viewing of the 1981 Sam Raimi-directed cult-classic horror film The Evil Dead. Campbell will follow up the viewing with a lively conversation about the film, his career, his future endeavors and a question-and-answer session with the audience.

Campbell is best known for his recurring role as Ash Williams in Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead franchise, which began with the 1978 short film Within the Woods. He has also starred in many cult films such as Crimewave (1985), Maniac Cop (1988), Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat (1989), and Bubba Ho-Tep (2002).

In television, Campbell has starred inThe Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1993–94) and Jack of All Trades (2000), and a recurring role as Autolycus, King of Thieves, in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess (1995–99). He played Sam Axe on the USA Network series Burn Notice (2007–13) and reprised his role as Ash Williams on the Starz series Ash vs. Evil Dead (2015–18).

Campbell started his directing career with Fanalysis (2002) and A Community Speaks (2004), and then with the horror comedy feature films Man with the Screaming Brain (2005) and My Name Is Bruce (2007), the latter being a spoof of his career. He can also be seen as the role of the father in The Escort (2015).

As of May 26, 2021, it has been announced that another Evil Dead sequel Evil Dead Rise is coming to HBO Max with Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell executive producing.

The historic, nonprofit Florida Theatre is sponsored by Community First Credit Union. For a complete list of upcoming events or to buy tickets visit the Theatre’s official website, floridatheatre.com. Due to the global health pandemic, our health and safety protocols have changed as well as our Box Office hours and availability. Please check HERE for the most up-to-date rundown of their protocols and Box Office information.

“Bruce Campbell” plus
  a screening of
  “The Evil Dead”
DATE: Friday, July 30, 2021
TIME: 7:30 p.m.
TICKETS: $39.50 - $49.50

LOCATION: The Florida Theatre
      128 East Forsyth Street.
      Jacksonville, FL 32202
             (904) 355-2787