“You must always be appearing. If you are not appearing, you are disappearing.”
- Jose Mojica
Marins, 1978
Introduction:
Coffin Joe disciples, horror fans and curious wayfarers – welcome to "Diary do Demonio!"These pages document my 2006 journey to Sao Paulo, Brazil, to play the young Ze do Caixao in the flashback sequence of Jose Mojica Marins’ long-awaited feature film, Encarnacao do Demonio.
For me, this was a dream come true. I worked with one of my heroes, played one of my favorite movie characters and tasted what it was like to be an international film actor – if only for one week.
I hope this diary will make you feel like you are there, side by side with me on the streets of Sao Paulo. Consider it proof that the impossible is possible, especially in the strange world of Coffin Joe.
- Raymond Castile,
Jan. 15, 2007
Raymond Castile, left, and Jose Mojica Marins pose on the set of Encarnacao do Demonio Nov. 29, 2006, in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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The official Encarnação do Demônio movie trailer from 20th Century Fox!
NEWS!
May 15, 2008: The OFFICIAL 20th Century Fox theatrical trailer for Encarnacao do Demonio (The Embodiment of Evil) is online. See it right here or on YouTube, or visit the official Encarnacao do Demonio movie site!May 11, 2008: I have started adding episodes of Mojica's TV show to the Goodies page. The first two episodes of "O Estranho Mundo de Ze do Caixao" have aired on Canal Brasil. You can watch Program 1 here and Program 2 here.
April 2, 2008: The producers of Mojica's TV show have informed me that the premiere has been rescheduled for April 25 on Canal Brasil. They will upload the episodes to YouTube after they air. I will then post them on this site. See more previews HERE. The show looks like fun, especially the remote segments and the weekly curse. "As pragas mais cruel!"
March 17, 2008: Jose Mojica Marins will host a weekly television show premiering midnight, April 4 on Canal Brasil. The program includes studio interviews and remote segments. Watch the promo HERE.
Jan. 31, 2008: Dennison Ramalho reports that 20th Century Fox has announced Aug. 8, 2008, as the release date for Encarnacao do Demonio (The Embodiment of Evil). No word yet on whether this will be the Brazilian, US, or worldwide release date. Dennison says recording of the film's musical score began Jan. 21.
Oct. 23, 2007: Jose Mojica Marins is scheduled to present the trailer and a 25-minute "work in progress" reel for Encarnacao do Demonio on Thursday, Oct. 25, during the 31st Mostra Internacional de Cinema in Sao Paulo. The presentation will be followed by screenings of At Midnight I'll Take Your Soul and This Night I Will Possess Your Corpse.
Aug. 29, 2007: Several Brazilian news sources are quoting Jose Mojica Marins as announcing that Encarnacao do Demonio (The Embodiment of Evil) will officially premiere on his 72nd birthday, March 13, 2008.
Aug. 24, 2007: Jose Mojica Marins discussed his life, career and Encarnacao do Demonio (The Embodiment of Evil) with a live audience during the opening day of FilmeFashion in Sao Paulo. The annual festival focuses on the intersection of the fashion world and the cinema. Mojica was joined by David Parizotti, costume designer for Encarnacao do Demonio. Watch the event, called "Happening Ze do Caixao," HERE.
Also on Aug. 24, Jose Mojica Marins was scheduled to appear as Ze do Caixao during the Festival Cine Morbido at the Blackmore Rock Bar in Sao Paulo.
Aug. 14, 2007: The trailer for the new Coffin Joe film, Encarnacao do Demonio (The Embodiment of Evil), has been added to the Goodies page.
Aug. 8, 2007: The first trailer has appeared online! Watch it by following this link:
Encarnacao do Demonio TRAILER
It looks fantastic! But be warned. This trailer is NOT edited for general audiences. It contains graphic violence and nudity. Don't watch it at work or with children in the room!May 2007: 20th Century Fox has picked up Encarnacao do Demonio (The Embodiment of Evil) for distribution in Brazil, Latin America and Portugal.
