Evil Dead
Directed By: Fede Alvarez
Written By: Fede Alvarez, Rodo Sayagues, Diablo Cody
Produced By: Rob Tapert, Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell
Cast: Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Elizabeth Blackmore, Lou Taylor Pucci, Jessica Lucas
Plot: A group of teenagers agree to help their friend kick her heroin addiction, and take her to a remote lodge within the mountains. They unknowingly release a terrifying entity, that wants them all dead by dawn, with horrifying consequences.
The original Evil Dead film shocked audiences the world over, and now it's average among modern horror films but still a fan favourite. This remake/sequel/reboot/chapter of Evil Dead re-invents the story with our hero being both heroine and heroin addict. The film starts with a rather unnerving scene involving a father killing his possessed daughter, setting the chilling tone for the film.
Once our (rather stupid) teens enter the cabin, it's pretty much downhill from there. There are the usual, average jump scares throughout, but there are some genuinely horrifying moments that will make you cringe. I did like the way the writers included the possibility that this could be some heroin fueled fantasy or a schizophrenic episode, it was a nice little spin on the idea. Nobody leaves this film unscathed, not even the dog.
There are some truly brutal killings involved, and some of the torture is possibly worse. The harrowing scene involving the main character is absolutely horrific, and is quite difficult to watch, so be warned, this is not a film for the faint hearted. As for blood, there's lot's of it, in fact it covers the whole set.
However, it did seem a little bit stale, not the terrible farce that a remake could've been, but we've seen all of this before in a previous list of horror films. There are also moments in which the audience will want to shout "DON'T GO INTO THE CELLAR". The majority of the characters are pretty much two dimensional and are just lambs for the slaughter. I was impressed with the central character of Mia, she was the only one who had any characterization to her whatsoever. A rather chilling film, but this genre is getting a little bit 'same old, same old' now.
Probably the best horror remake, but don't expect it to win any oscars.
Written By Eammon Jacobs
6.5/10
Ps. If you're a fan of the original films, stay till after the credits.
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