2020 I Documentary I Canada I 79 min

HAIL TO THE DEADITES is a documentary about the fans of the EVIL DEAD films and explores the classic franchise's undying and ever-growing popularity.

THE DIRECTOR

Steve Villeneuve began his involvement with horror in 2005 by producing and directing the anthological horror feature film Stories of a Gravedigger. Since he has entertained audiences with short films such as The Dead Pussy, The Mask of James Henry and A Quiet Moment. In 2010, his documentary Under the Scares was acquired by the Raven Banner Company and won Best Documentary at several festivals. Steve's latest project, Hail to the Deadites, a documentary about fans of the Evil Dead series is currently having its festival run. Steve is also very involved in the Quebec horror scene. From 2012 to 2016, he was the head of the horror section at the Montreal, Quebec City and Ottawa Comiccon. Since then, he is the co-organizer of The Requiem Fear Fest, the only Quebec horror convention.