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Evil Dead

Evil Dead

2013
Suspense/Thriller
Fantasy
1h 31m
Five friends head to a remote cabin, where the discovery of a Book of the Dead leads them to unwittingly summon up demons living in the nearby woods. The evil presence possesses them until only one is left to fight for survival. (imdb)
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Evil Dead

2013
Suspense/Thriller
Fantasy
1h 31m
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Rated 22 Feb 2014
65
48th
That cover poster is just atrocious. It looks like a b-side from the Last House on the Left remake, and the words might as well read, "WILL CURE CANCER" in order to properly give you the most unrealistic expectations. This isn't a terrible movie, or even a bad remake, or even a terrible entry in the Evil Dead series. This right here is an mp3 player compared against the '81 original's record player. Obviously that mp3 player is better in every imaginable facet. Too bad vinyl still sounds better.
Rated 13 Apr 2013
80
34th
I thought this was pretty decent. The big complaint I have here is that the characters are mostly unengaging. Campbell played the only engaging character in the original trilogy, but his presence was massive and I never got that with anyone in this. It’s really well directed, and all of the practical effects and imagery are truly spectacular and make this worth viewing. I enjoyed the ending a lot as well, I just didn’t get scared. I prefer the campy originals, but this is still decent.
Rated 05 Apr 2013
6
54th
If you are a fan of the Evil Dead series like I am, you will enjoy this. If you are turned off by idiot characters getting maimed for stupid reasons, you will not enjoy this. I'll admit it doesn't have the charm that the originals do, but everything else is satisfying, especially the spectacular ending sequence. I can't quite put my finger on it, but when possessed demons split their tongue in two with rusty knives, I 'm oddly aroused. Don't judge me.
Rated 10 Aug 2013
35
10th
I stopped caring about the time I learned the dog was named Grandpa. That's a very stupid name for a dog.
Rated 11 Apr 2013
3
28th
I did appreciate all the non-CGI practical gore, but the movie just isn't very much fun until the (admittedly pretty cool) final ten minutes or so.
Rated 04 Jul 2013
40
4th
As soon as the "bro" pulls a plastic cock ring from the ear of his sister; which i'm sure will have some symbolic meaning later you know this remake is going to be trash. Forget the film's banal white suburbanite bobblehead chatter for a sec, this 40 score is for the effects which are decent. Otherwise this is a great big heaping pile of dogshit with lackluster build up, scares, and corny dialogue. It follows the usual "woods" formula without any of the grit of the original. Crap actors too.
Rated 24 May 2021
60
22nd
Full disclosure: I don't hold the original Evil Dead in the high emotional regard that many fanboys do. So this film, which doesn't really have any sense of fun, didn't hit me as hard. The final fight scene is cool (albeit gory). However, the rest of the picture is uninspired to the point of self-parody. Instead it falls back on familiar tropes, like having the black person die first. A marginal recommendation for some okay jump scares and good teenage fun.
Rated 07 Apr 2013
80
77th
Worth seeing just for the practical effects alone.
Rated 22 Jun 2015
55
32nd
A plodding slog through the plot points of the original movie, without a shred of cleverness, humor or fun. It's essentially indistinguishable from any number of modern day horror flicks, featuring a herd of pretty actors with zero personality being fed one by one into the meat grinder. Strengths of Raimi's original film were the cinematography and sound design, but these elements are pretty nondescript here. The score is almost entirely for the (admittedly excellent) practical gore effects.
Rated 29 Jan 2014
3
38th
Very self-contained: succinct, straightforward, and extremely violent. There's a bit of typical horror-movie idiocy on the part of the characters, but on the flip side you have [spoilers] a woman sawing her own arm off because, did you see that fucking demon infection? It had to go. I can't at all compare it to the originals, but it's a good time on its own.
Rated 16 Apr 2013
50
45th
A heroin addict tries to overcome her addiction out in the woods and literally has to battle her demons to get clean.
Rated 05 Apr 2013
85
86th
So, so close to being better than the original one. The book of the dead was more interesting than most of the characters. I sat there wondering what filth flarn filth they had to cut to get that R rating, my goodness. Really strong opening and ending. The after credit sequence is a lil palette cleanser.
Rated 06 Jun 2013
35
3rd
A cruel, spiritless misfire: all nail guns, and saws, and syringes, and broken glass, and blood, and vomit, and body parts... and absolutely no fun at all.
Rated 05 Apr 2017
64
31st
Surprisingly decent but not really good. There's nothing outright comedic about it but turns the generic horror stuff to such an extreme it almost achieves the absurd comic undertone although lacks the necessary joy. Does its own thing with partial success but encumbered by lame modern horror trends. Reverential to the original but lacks its charm. Kinda admirable how it tries to establish some serious drama about addiction but in the end it's Evil effin Dead so it doesn't really go anywhere.
Rated 21 Apr 2013
50
30th
It's not fun and it's not shocking. Two things it needed to be. I'd probably go as far as to say the original is more shocking. There's nothing in this remake that tops the pencil in the ankle. There's simply no reason for it to exist besides making lots of money. Also: the tree scene is a fucking joke.
Rated 07 Apr 2013
73
35th
Not as balls-to-the-wall as the redband trailer made it out to be. It just didn't flow like the original Raimi classic did. The characters were two dimensional and there were some needless elements. Entertaining on some levels; but don't expect a masterpiece.
Rated 07 Apr 2013
80
54th
Suffers from all of the cliches that plague the horror genre, yet it is picked up by strong performances and direction that retains the overall feel of Raimi's original film. I give it bonus points for using conventional filmmaking and effects rather than CGI to deliver its gore and scares. Some of the shot composition, particularly during the films climax, is stunning in its delivery and had me on the edge of my seat. The only detraction is that the quirky humour of the original is missing.
Rated 29 Apr 2013
70
50th
Undoubtedly well made remake, with decent premise to hide the "possession" and nice level of gore (hats off for not using CGI). But much like most remakes you have to ask the question "why?" This remake looks like someone shoved "127 hours", "the Exorcist", "Cabin Fever", "Carrie", "Final Destination 3" and "The Ring" into a blender and then cut and pasted it onto the original "Evil Dead" film stock. Rather than enjoying an original film it became an exercise in "spot the (better) original"
Rated 17 Sep 2018
9
95th
A Evil Dead movie without a Campbell or Sam Raimi? This sounded awful, and I had no faith in it, being one of the biggest fans of these two. I went into it with the lowest expectations, and while it's not in the same ball park as the originals, there is a lot of fun to be had. It's visually gory, extremely campy, and it's dark humor is there. Fede did a great job, but I'm sorry, I miss Ashy Slashy and his chainsaw. This film doesn't have a single good character to get behind.
Rated 08 Jul 2013
66
46th
It's kinda weird how Evil Dead is really, really good at being just a standard horror movie. Never scary, original or unexpected, but the high quality of the (physical) effects make every gory or painful moment hit extra hard. Satisfied my bloodlust enough to prevent me from going into psycho-mode for at least a week or two.
Rated 03 Aug 2013
88
78th
Obviously, people will want to compare "The Evil Dead" (1981) and "Evil Dead" (2013), but they're entirely separate things. It's like the difference between an elephant and an elephant seal.
Rated 08 Apr 2013
76
51st
A delightfully mean-spirited, deliciously bloody bit of horror entertainment. The practical gore effects really are something special, and I think that's the main thing I like about this. But that alone isn't enough to make it great. While the original has a charmingly unique and fresh style, this version instead has what I would call a very conventional horror style. The film is unique in some ways, but its overall feel reminds me of every other horror movie I've seen in the last decade.
Rated 03 Jul 2013
70
52nd
I'm far too familiar with the original, and with genre tics it spawned, not to feel bored during the remake's setup. Once the deaths and the gore begin, the filmmakers have a chance to show off their bad taste, and their budget, and it's not too shabby. But there are no revelations here, the scares are rote and it has only a smidgen of the energy & lunacy of Raimi's original.
Rated 12 Aug 2013
5
2nd
Zombie-like in its crude plagiarism not only of Raimi's ingenious Evil Dead 1-2 but also of The Exorcist and canonical slasher and zombie flicks, this reboot is virtually indistinguishable from most horror cinema of our time: Its makers were so busy cramming in as many cliches as they could muster, that they never stopped to notice how idiotic (and not just banal) every aspect of the script is. I'd hate it even if it weren't for the titular blasphemy.
Rated 06 Apr 2013
70
51st
The addition of a little new backstory turns this into a harrowing allegory for the utterly destructive nature of addiction on the victim and their loved ones, and the often misguided idealism of the loved ones trying fruitlessly to help. Overtures are made to the complete shambles of health care, mental health specifically, failing addicts, but it does seem a little harsh in blaming the addict. Still, it's effective, and surrounded by a quality horror flick. Also that lady cut she own face off.
Rated 13 Jul 2013
60
57th
I think I am getting too old for this shit.
Rated 05 Apr 2013
70
69th
A serious lack of Bruce, however they did have the Oldsmobile.
Rated 06 Apr 2013
10
1st
I was afraid it would be a bunch of horse shit and it's so much worse than I thought it would be. Ugh.
Rated 07 Apr 2013
77
64th
Whatever "charm" Sam Rami put into his original cult classic is long gone in this gore-fest. Some things you cannot unsee, but Evil Dead did them in a way that I fully appreciated and it made me dare not look away for fear of missing something completely ludicrous. An entertaining addition to the camp-horror genre.
Rated 26 Nov 2013
60
62nd
Evil Dead isn't a bad movie but it's not as inspired, creative, or energetic as the original. As a result, it will bore audiences who have seen more than a couple of these "cabin in the woods" films before. If you haven't, and you're looking for a modern introduction to the sub-genre, this isn't a bad way to start. It has a strong sense of atmosphere, lots of gross-out moments, and numerous references to the original. I wish it was more enjoyable, but it'll do the job for most people out there.
Rated 09 Sep 2013
69
17th
Aside from updated effects, did it bring anything new to the table or give any good reason why a remake should exist?
Rated 26 Jul 2019
60
62nd
Unrated cut. It's been a long time since I watched the original so I came into the 2013 version fresh. Great foreshadowing of weapons to build up dread; wish they spent more time having fun @ cabin before things went downhill; would have liked to know the characters better. Stupid decisions, such as reading the book and not always taking the direct path to run. Very hardy ppl. Good sfx. Prettiest girl died first. Fav scene: cutting herself a joker grin and attacking longhair in the bathroom.
Rated 17 Jul 2019
85
75th
Excellent remake manages to best the original in many ways, thanks to a bigger budget, likable performances and even a certain hew to logic; the "cold turkey" dry-out is a pretty good reason for keeping everyone at the death-trap cabin. Once the gore starts, Alvarez does nothing by halves achieving a discomforting intensity using his buckets (and buckets) of blood, while simultaneously turning up the heat just enough to give everything an absurdly comic tone. A surprising, harrowingly good time!
Rated 16 May 2014
56
20th
Lacking almost all the humor, ingenuity and charm of the original series, the only saving grace is the pretty well done effects.
Rated 11 Apr 2013
55
54th
The film is worse off for not having a charismatic lead along the lines of Bruce's "Ash." To be honest, pretty much all of the characters are really watered-down, to the point where they make even the common horror stereotypes seem interesting. The additional plot introduced generally doesn't add much over the original, but it's probably nice for those going in blind. The unbridled violence and gore is executed to technical perfection and this is one of the hardest "R"s you will ever witness.
Rated 08 May 2014
70
48th
Starts really well but gets a bit worse towards the end. Nevertheless one of the scariest movies I've watched.
Rated 28 Apr 2013
85
93rd
The real change in comparison to Raimi's The Evil Dead is in the tone. While the original The Evil Dead was filled with campy (be it unintentional) humor and badassery, this movie only has a little bit of both. The absence of a Bruce Campbell is compensated by a lot of very intense, very satisfying scenes with lots of blood and lots of gore. The result is a movie that you feel like you shouldn't be watching, but at the same time you can't get around the fact that it's very entertaining.
Rated 01 Dec 2016
86
92nd
Fans had been waiting twenty years for the next installment of the series, we wanted Ash back, we wanted Raimi back, we wanted a fourth Evil Dead movie. Instead, we were given a remake, one written and directed by some no name guy from Uruguay, no less. And you know what? HE NAILED IT! Alvarez makes the Evil Dead in all of its bloody glory, it's true to the spirit of the original, without being a play-by-play rehash, there's gore, horror and all things awesome.
Rated 15 May 2016
50
23rd
Fairly good but disappointing remake. Critics always bash a movie I like when it's predictable and the characters are stupid. This time around, it's very predictable and the characters are REALLY stupid, yet the critics liked it...has its moments though, and it's well shot.
Rated 28 Oct 2013
30
10th
More of a mocking then a re-imagining. The rules of the book seemed to make it up as it went along. Wasn't scary the only good things were the effects. One of the only good bits of the whole film was the Bruce Campbell cameo at the very end of the credits.
Rated 07 Apr 2013
85
86th
It's a pretty neato way to spend the afternoon with your Mormon relatives. The film is Evil Dead as an addiction allegory with protofeminist undertones. And lots of gore. Lots of gore. This is the closest I've seen Hollywood come to one of those Japanese geek show movies like Guinea Pig.
Rated 06 Apr 2019
40
4th
"Get sugar and water" LOL. I give it 40 points for all the gore and severing. The rest of the movie is just horror because people are fucking dumb. Sure, let me read the book that is bound in flesh. I don't care if this is a remake, stupid is stupid.
Rated 11 May 2017
50
22nd
It's perfectly comptent and well-crafted, sure, but "Evil Dead" lacks any charm, self-awareness, or even any real scares, delegated to the side of the reboot / remake pile that consists not of the brilliant or the bewildering, but instead the benign, a heartless excercise in brand name recognition that proves once and for all that it was Raimi's directorial touch that made "The Evil Dead" trilogy something truly interesting, even when it wasn't always particularly good.
Rated 07 Sep 2013
25
1st
hahahahahahow fucked up was that?? sorry bro but it seems that this is not a remake-able flick.. no need at all to shoot a movie like this especially if you're in 2013.
Rated 15 Apr 2013
65
61st
While most remakes look quite lousy -- making poor homages with tons of CGI or fucked up story adaptations --, Alvarez dares to replicate the same amount of blood and body fluids as the original did 30 years ago, presenting some strong metaphors on youth, growth and sexuality. Its sins seem clear: the moral tale connecting Mia's inner demons to the one that comes from the woods and the general lack of good humor.
Rated 18 Apr 2013
5
0th
Terrible. I expect it to make a fortune and spawn half a dozen sequels.
Rated 20 Apr 2013
78
78th
A surprisingly worthy entry to the Evil Dead franchise. In a sense, it's like a remake of the first movie, but with an actual budget. So you might say it plays out like the movie they were trying to make back then. But with the loss of that campiness, they've also lost any comedic value the movie might have had.
Rated 28 Jul 2014
70
54th
The thing everyone forgets is that the first Evil Dead kinda sucked. This is roughly on a par, possibly a bit better, and the effects are obviously improved.. Well worth a watch but missing the humour of the sequels
Rated 18 Nov 2015
67
20th
The movie starts off with a nice updated premise from the original film. However the movie loses steam after awhile and overall it is disappointing. There are some good scenes but the last third of the film goes off the rails.
Rated 25 May 2013
94
91st
Even miles away from Raimi's all time classic, Alvarez created a brutal and excellent dark myth with some nice gore scenes and a (more or less) interesting story. I'm happy to see, that some mordern Horror movies shine bright in a time where good movies of my favorite genre are so endlessly rare. Maniac and Evil Dead were the best I've seen since a long time and they make me hope, that this genre isn't condemned to be cut into pieces.
Rated 30 May 2013
65
54th
Not so groovy.
Rated 06 Mar 2020
70
42nd
It's a slick, brutal horror machine that moderately entertains. If the original film had been like this, most people would have never heard of it, but those who had seen it would say "yeah, it's pretty okay"
Rated 19 Jan 2014
40
29th
An decent horror film that makes the fatal mistake associating with a far better film. Slap a different title on it and I would have felt a lot less judgmental.
Rated 02 Feb 2014
85
85th
solid remake. props to the foley artists for making an effective and super creepy soundscape, really standout work on the audio front. effects were also top notch. plenty of creepy moments, gore done just right. the last 20 minutes were epic.
Rated 07 Apr 2013
35
6th
I'm curious to see the original THE EVIL DEAD, which almost by default would be better than this aggravating remake. Really, it's mostly the same old story: a cabin-in-the-woods supernatural slasher with annoying, one-dimensional characters (including possibly the wimpiest male lead in history), little story, and a lot of blood. In the wake of THE CABIN IN THE WOODS, it feels especially tired and generic, and a good performance by Jane Levy (and some decent cinematography) can't save it.
Rated 02 Nov 2015
60
10th
Visually stunning bloodbath, but not much more to offer in the way of story. It was all style over substance. I cared more for the characters from the original 1981 movie, and that's saying a lot.
Rated 30 Dec 2013
20
6th
Infuriating and unnecessary. Hate to be that guy but I'm totally that guy. Don't waste your time and watch the original.
Rated 29 May 2013
40
70th
The horror genre is plagued with sloppy cash-grabby remakes, but Evil Dead is not one of those remakes. It's made with practical effects and an obvious love for the source material, and puts an interesting new spin on the familiar tale. I was very entertained. (4/5)
Rated 11 Oct 2018
46
48th
It's not that this is a terrible film, but you can easily skip it and never have to look back. Whereas the original had a great tone, memorable characters, and managed to stretch the shoestring budget, this is fine just paying in the great practical effects with some terrible acting and a boilerplate story that only exists because the dumb characters act dumb. There is also a bad clash between the seriousness of the situation and the campy elements this chooses to carry over from the original.
Rated 07 Jun 2023
63
46th
ED2013 delivers a modern-day take on the good old Video Nasty, if it were made by people with actual budgets, film degrees and no margin for error. That willingness to go over the top without trying to make the audience chuckle is what makes it work. It never feels like torture porn even as it dismembers its cast, never like a postmodern discourse even as it nods to the original, it's just a well-made Yet Another Cabin Movie. Not as iconic, not as groovy, not as fun, but it can hold its head up.
Rated 10 Feb 2014
53
41st
Shows how hard it is to replicate the original Evil Dead even if you have a much greater budget. Script and characters are unimaginable and there is no new Ash to be found in this lot. Director Alvarez is no match for Raimi's inventiveness either. I did appreciate the use of practical FX though. I doubt anyone will be re-watching this one in 30 years while the original should still be finding new fans.
Rated 20 Feb 2020
48
51st
Fave moment: -Mia: *starts puking like 80 gallons of blood all over Olivia's face* -Olivia: "wow guys she truly is psychotic huh". Another great moment: when Eric desperately tries to read what a supposedly cursed book has written, even tho it has like 78 warnings saying not to. Like gurl what the fuck are you even doing don't you have anything better to do
Rated 26 Jul 2013
50
23rd
I "get" that it's supposed to be all classic Evil Dead, but the thrill is gone. The humor is vaguely there, but it mostly replaces any possible breaks in the action with gore, gore and more gore. There's some great stuff here, especially the effects (I hope it's true that the movie's ~99 percent practically done), but the rest is bogged down by the trappings of a generic horror movie.
Rated 05 Sep 2013
63
18th
Surprisingly mediocre. Turns Evil Dead from bizarre low budget horror movie to by-the-books big budget gory horror. None of the actors were very good, the "remove the possession" thing was dumb as hell and the way neo-ash beats the demon is dumb. So much for unleashing the end of the world, as long as you have a chainsaw you're okay. The original series was good at "hey, Ash, you're still fucked" whereas this movie was good at "good job Ash! way to beat the demon!"
Rated 07 Jul 2013
45
17th
I'm not precious with the original - this just isn't a good movie. The direction was incredibly amateurish. The dialogue was absolutely awful - they might as well have replaced the words they were saying with "exposition". The characters were all 1-dimensional & the actors portraying them were no good. The whole thing is just plain stupid. & it treats its audience like they're stupid too. There were a couple a good parts, in terms of gore, but most of it didn't feel earned. Really disappointing.
Rated 23 May 2013
80
55th
It's probably not that interesting ad a standalone horror film, but the links to the first two films elevate the material and it's competent otherwise.
Rated 17 Apr 2013
3
31st
Nice finale. Not enough.
Rated 11 Apr 2013
65
62nd
SPOILER** ... at one point, after one of the girls has sawed off her arm, her boyfriend kind of tries to duct tape it back together at the elbow. This is the hardest I've laughed in a long time. If you're going to see this, best do while it's still in theaters.
Rated 09 Jan 2023
50
26th
It is like '81 Evil Dead is on cups and cups of coffee after a hangover.
Rated 18 Feb 2017
50
7th
I hate horror movies. I watched this because a friend of mine wanted to show it to me and being the nice guy that I am I agreed. Is this supposed to be an example of a good horror movie remake? If so it's a good example of why I don't watch a lot of horror movies. The whole thing isn't even remotely scary. The script is bad. The acting is bad. What it really boils down to is gore porn. Only If you're a big fan of horror movie aesthetics would you be able to get something out of this film.
Rated 23 Mar 2017
70
73rd
I think it does a very good job as a modern The Evil Dead. It is nice to see some more of the book, as well as excessive brutality.
Rated 13 Jun 2023
40
16th
This was predictable, right? Doing Raimi's original but making it way more serious and gory just made it generic. Not terrible, but utterly generic.
Rated 29 Oct 2013
50
48th
Despite the sibling and addiction angles there is little in the way of memorable characters. That and the purging of any camp means that everything relies on the being effectively terrorized. With decent effects Evil Dead chugs along, never hitting upon a killer scene that sears your mind until the very end. And that's because it's beautifully ridiculous rather than horrifying.
Rated 16 Sep 2013
60
45th
Surprisingly valiant effort. I especially liked the beginning but somewhere towards the end it started to drag on.
Rated 26 May 2014
75
64th
Evil Dead is nothing compared to it's originals (as they are my favorite movies), however for a remake of a beloved classic.... it delivers. As expected the characters are dumb and somewhat un-enjoyable, but the movie focuses on disturbing scenes instead of jump scares which is refreshing. It also sports some of the best cinematography of modern day movies. Overall, the direction was beautiful and perfect but the actors and story were a "little" sluggish. Still good.
Rated 02 Jun 2013
80
77th
A great remake, I cringed constantly. Felt great seeing make up used over special effects. Can't wait for more. Groovy.
Rated 13 Sep 2022
70
69th
A really good rereading of Sam Raimi's seminal films. Although the establishment of the characters appears forced, the wackiness and humour are toned down and the cool one-liners are almost completely absent, it pretty much nails everything else. The effects are great, the violence is super visceral and even inventive, thus avoiding feeling rehashed, the suspense is very consistent, and there are actual, crafty scares, proving that horror movies are alive and well if you know what you're doing.
Rated 17 Jul 2013
70
43rd
A nicely made movie. And a good remake overall. Even though the scenes (even at the end) are supposed to be brutal, they didn't seem over the top and the tension was really well built up. Acting was terrible, but i didnt expect more.
Rated 26 Aug 2015
95
63rd
Mia (Jane Levy), a drug addict, is determined to kick the habit. To that end, she asks her brother, David (Shiloh Fernandez), his girlfriend, Natalie (Elizabeth Blackmore) and their friends Olivia (Jessica Lucas) and Eric (Lou Taylor Pucci) to accompany her to their family's remote forest cabin to help her through withdrawal. Eric finds a mysterious Book of the Dead at the cabin and reads aloud from it, awakening an ancient demon. All hell breaks loose when the malevolent entity possesses Mia.
Rated 06 Jul 2013
61
51st
I must say Sami Raimi found some new aspects for his old classic. There was some really well achieved moments, but I must say there was some less ones too. The main reason for cabin visit was well invented, though I did not like much of the choices they made in the end.
Rated 21 Apr 2013
70
21st
Not really comparable to the original trilogy in any aspect except the cool horror effects. It definitely had it's moments, but I find myself enjoying this less after watching the original movies. It's definitely creepier than the original, but only a handful of the characters are worth noting, Jane Levy's kick-ass Mia being one. Really not too bad compared to the other remakes/retellings of it's era. I really only re-watch this for the crazy, gore-filled ending. I give 7 Abominations out of 10.
Rated 03 Jul 2013
70
64th
Hardly "The most terrifying film [I] will ever experience", but worth a watch nonetheless.
Rated 05 Feb 2014
75
40th
The makers of this film were pretty evil. They took one of my beloved movie franchises and twisted it into some sick stuff. Sure, I found the special effects to be quite well done but, man, this movie was gruesome...
Rated 23 Nov 2013
46
28th
Meh... The effects are pretty good, but for some reason I was kind of bored thru most of this movie, I think part of it was that it wasn't scary at all, not in the least. Another reason is that for most of the original you had no idea what was going on or why, it was just in your face insanity. This version spelled everything out for you ahead of time and then did everything by the numbers. Any horror fan could guess what would happen well before it did.
Rated 05 Jul 2013
50
21st
Atmosphere is pretty good and the gore is splendid but there are too many stupid decisions (both by characters and the writers) that cause the movie to fall on its face.
Rated 26 Sep 2014
45
16th
Wow I missed Bruce Campbell as the leading actor was pathetic and far from being cool! The funny thing is the effects are much worse and look funnier than the original film. I'm not scared a bit! But when I first saw "1981" movie, I couldn't forget it for months!
Rated 13 Jul 2021
37
44th
A traditional cabin in the woods, not built to last for generations. *Preview*: #21#, rw2, popcorn, Jane.L!, oldies(2) }*{ #13#, popcorn, hype, story, Jane.L
Rated 20 Jul 2013
92
72nd
So much better than expected. I assume that was most peoples reaction as well. Good stuff.
Rated 17 Mar 2013
97
57th
It's the best mainstream modern horror picture to be released in a long while. An overwhelming, darkly comic, ridiculously unrestrained horror lover's dream. I can't wait to see it again. It has certainly set the bar very high for the rest of this year's horror to top.
Rated 04 Sep 2020
80
13th
A revival of the sloppy 1981 movie, "The Evil Dead". It uses the same cabin with a swinging seat at its porch. Though a big improvement to its prequel, it still capitalized on bloody mayhem and gory, and not on pure thrill and fright as a horror flic. In several instances, the decisions of the cast are inconsistent with normal human reactions in dire situations. Thus, some scenes are exasperating. MY SCORING: 99-96=Great; 95-90=Very good; 89-85=Good; 84-80=So-so; 79-70=Boring; Below 70=Forget it
Rated 13 Oct 2014
77
70th
If you go into this movie not trying to compare it to the original Evil Dead movies, its a fairly entertaining, gory horror film.
Rated 14 May 2016
76
60th
Big fan of the original and hater of remakes, but this one has some good and original ideas I love. The addiction angle is great and should have been explored more (like in Resolution), and I like the deadites "turning back" and playing on your real fears, guilt and insecurity. I also like that the references to the original are jumbled around to keep you guessing who this movie's "Ash" will be. It's a shame that the script is lacking and the acting is stale from everyone except an amazing Mia.
Rated 26 Apr 2016
70
30th
I still prefer the original. This is nice and gory and follows the original story really well. I do wish they added more to this film to really make it stand out from the others, just one thing to give this movie it's own personality. It's a good film nonetheless
Rated 07 Aug 2013
60
19th
As a horror movie it was ok, but the violence and gore was just way too over the top. Probably the most gruesome movie I have ever seen. The alpha male character was also poorly developed.
Rated 16 Jul 2013
65
41st
Beautifully shot. But that's about it really.
Rated 29 Oct 2013
51
22nd
Runs straight faced for too long with your usual bleak model types assuming various archetypes while their friend kicks smack. Evil Dead takes its time to start moving, eventually getting vine raped into action, arriving at enough borderline ridiculous super-violence to make this stand out from the rest of the lazy tales surrounding woods, cabins & troupes of shitty decision making youths
Rated 01 Jul 2013
59
42nd
It's...I mean, I like horror flicks and hot chicks, but it...it just...I can't really...uh...why...Raimi and Campbell for life, you know?
Rated 14 Jul 2013
63
38th
Fairly average story, but acting usually sucks for these movies and in this one it was decent. Atmosphere was well set, looking forward to Alvarez's future.
Rated 23 Jul 2013
40
26th
An appealing palette of reds, browns and blues, and an admirable avoidance of computer-generated effects, but this is merely gory rather than scary, with unpleasant characterisation (no Ash here, let alone a MacReady or a Laurie Strode) and unimpressive dialogue. Weak attempt to introduce some thematic content centred on sibling relations. Not without a few moments of intensity or imagination, but there are just not enough reasons to care. Made to a high technical standard, but forgettable.
Rated 10 Sep 2013
75
38th
More gore than horror, but a well made movie. It had some great special effects, camerawork, and acting. I was never quite sure where the plot would go next, so some nice surprises. The DVD extras were especially good and Jane Levy went through hell making this movie. It gives me a deeper appreciation for the final product.

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