'Evil Dead' star Bruce Campbell to appear in East Lansing. Here's why
'Evil Dead' star Bruce Campbell to appear in East Lansing. Here's why
Dan Basso, USA TODAY NETWORKSun, October 18, 2026 at 12:22 AM UTC
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Actor Bruce Campbell, who starred in the "Evil Dead" film series and "Burn Notice" TV series, will appear Oct. 22 at the Hannah Community Center in East Lansing to help kick off the East Lansing Film Festival with a screening of his new movie.
Campbell directed and stars in the film "Ernie & Emma" in which Campbell's character Ernie, a widowed pear salesman, travels to scatter his late wife's ashes per her instructions.
"Each specified place stirs memories that help him process their marriage, his work life and his future. The comedy is described as a Hallmark movie with swear words and lots of laughter," the film synopsis says.
"Bruce Campbell, who wrote, directed and stars in this comedy, appears with the film to guarantee a very entertaining evening!" the film festival website promises of his appearance.
Here's what you .
Who is Bruce Campbell?
Born Bruce Lorne Campbell in Royal Oak, Michigan, he is an award-winning actor and director, known for starring in the "Evil Dead" films, a franchise he launched with childhood friend and director Sam Raimi, according to IMDb.
The original "Evil Dead" film had its first public showing at the Redford Theater on Oct. 15, 1981, under its original title: "Book of the Dead."
Campbell, 68, also appeared in the longtime series "Burn Notice" and had a recurring role in "Xena: Warrior Princess" among many other TV roles.
In March this year, Campbell revealed he is fighting cancer, although he did not say which type, but added that it is treatable rather than curable.
"Hi folks, these days, when someone is having a health issue, it's referred to as an 'opportunity,' so let's go with that — I'm having one of those. It's also called a type of cancer that's 'treatable,' not 'curable.' I apologize if that's a shock — it was to me too," Campbell said in a statement he issued.
When will Bruce Campbell appear in East Lansing?
Campbell will be at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road in East Lansing, for the movie screening at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. Doors open at 6 p.m.
How can I buy tickets for the Bruce Campbell event?
Tickets are on sale now. Tickets for opening night are $15 for general admission; $8 for students with ID.
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A festival pass is $60 to gain entry to all festival films including the screening of "Ernie & Erma".Tickets for all other festival films are $12 for general admission; $8 for students. These tickets are sold at the door only.To purchase tickets for "Ernie & Emma" or a festival pass online, visit the website.
What is "Ernie & Emma"?
In the 88-minute movie, Ernie Tyler (Bruce Campbell), a small-town pear salesman, embarks on a journey following the death of his beloved wife, Emma.
After 25 years as an executive secretary, Emma leaves behind a detailed list of instructions regarding her ashes, which leads Ernie on an adventure of challenging and reflective escapades across Pear Valley, Oregon.
As Ernie navigates the road trip of their lives, Emma helps him confront his grief and encourages him to move forward, and in the process transforming his life.
The film premiered Sept. 25, 2026.
What is the East Lansing Film Festival?
The East Lansing Film Festival is a nonprofit organization created in 1997 to bring independent films to mid-Michigan and to foster filmmaking in the region.
ELFF holds a world-class film festival each November that showcases dramas, comedies, documentaries and short films, the group's website says.
ELFF conducts the Lake Michigan Film Festival (previously known as the Lake Michigan Film Competition) that awards cash prizes to films made in the four states that surround Lake Michigan: Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin.
ELFF also holds the Indie Film Series in partnership with the John Loeks theaters where 3 or 4 independent first-run films are shown for four weeks, 10 months of the year.
How long is the festival? What else is showing?
The festival's opening night is Oct. 22. The festival continues Oct. 23-25.
The festival includes screenings of numerous short films and documentaries, as well as films such as "Because I Can", "Nuclear Boy", "Blue Heron", "Who Moves America", and "Wild Inside".
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