The Evil Dead for the release of another movie. Joel Coen and his brother Ethan had collaborated as directors and released the film "Blood Simple", to critical acclaim. According to Campbell, Ethan, then an accountant, expressed surprise when the duo succeeded. The Coen brothers and Raimi collaborated on a screenplay, which was released shortly after "The Evil Dead". The film, "Crimewave", was a box-office failure. The film's production was a "disaster" according to Campbell, who stated that "missteps" like "Crimewave" usually lead to the end of a director's career. Other people involved with the film expressed similar disappointment with the project. Fortunately, Raimi
Reels & Deals: The Movie-Making Card Game Reels & Deals: The Movie-Making Card Game Reels & Deals: The Movie-Making Card Game is a card game, designed by Asha Agnish and Eric Kesselman, illustrated by Erica Missey, and published in 2008 by Agman Games. The game parodies the American movie industry through illustrations, character names, and game mechanics. Additionally, it includes a card based on Jon Finkel, Hall-of-Famer. The game was awarded the 2008 Seal of Excellence by The Toy Man and the 2008 Preferred Choice Award by Creative Child Magazine. It was also named to the GAMES 100 for 2009 in the category of Best Family Card