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Evil Dead (2013) ~ Film Review
The Evil Dead from 1981 is one of the most beloved horror films of all time. It’s become a cult classic, along with its sequels. It made Bruce Campbell a horror household name. I remember the first time I saw it, and I didn’t think I’d eat for weeks. It is one of the most disgusting films I’ve ever seen, and it defines the slasher genre of horror. The remake, Evil Dead, released to decent reviews, and audiences flocked to theaters to see it. Bruce Campbell and Sam Raimi served as producers of this film, thank god, and the remake managed not to trash its original. Evil Dead is definitely a tribute to its creator and a great one at that, but it could never bring the magic of the original. Try as it may, there will never be another The Evil Dead, no matter how much money studios throw at the project.
Evil Dead has the same premise as the original. A group of teens head to a cabin for a weekend and unknowingly release demons. These demons possess each of the teens, turning them into batshit crazy killers. I loved the original because the group of teens was just a happy-go-lucky crew hanging out for the weekend. They didn’t have sex; they didn’t do drugs; they just hung around and enjoyed each other’s company. There were no drama, just eventual blood and guts. It was refreshing and allowed the viewer to focus only on its slasher qualities and not be caught up in some silly character storyline…
