Video: Foley Artist Tara Blume recreates the iconic sounds of 'Evil Dead II' from home:

Posted May 23, 2020 by Asbjoern Andersen in Film sound

Insider challenged Foley Artist Tara Blume (Westworld, Atlanta, The OA) to recreate sounds for a classic movie scene from her home, using only things she had around her house. She picked Evil Dead II - and here's the result.

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