Fede Alvarez Archives

Jane Levy screaming with wounds in a white dress in tense movie scene

Jane Levy in Evil Dead

By Jack Rico

2013/04/05 at 12:00am

Evil Dead (Movie Review)

04.5.2013 | By Jack Rico |

Updated April 2026

Oceans of blood, cringing gore, clenching suspense and some good ol’ laughs for the road make the Evil Dead remake from Uruguayan writer/director Fede Alvarez the best horror movie of 2013 so far. Read More

Director Fede Alvarez gestures with hand, wearing glasses and cap outdoors

Director Fede Alvarez discusses scene while on location outdoors.

By Jack Rico

2013/03/21 at 12:00am

Interviews Latinos In Hollywood Movie Interviews

Fede Alvarez: “Evil Dead Is The Goriest Movie Ever Made”

03.21.2013 | By Jack Rico |

*Updated January 2026

One of the great stories of 2013 was the rise of a young Uruguayan filmmaker who went from obscurity to directing a massive Hollywood horror film. Fede Alvarez saw his dreams come true when he was selected to helm the big-budget reimagining of a genre classic. This Q&A explores how Alvarez transitioned from making short films in South America to leading a major studio production. Read More