Evil Dead

Evil Dead (2013)

Evil Dead successfully reimagines Sam Raimi's original by trading camp and humor for relentless brutality, grounded characters, and some of the most intense practical gore ever put on screen. While its darker tone and absence of Ash Williams make it a divisive entry for longtime fans, its smart story updates, outstanding lead performance from Jane Levy, and unapologetic commitment to horror make it one of the strongest modern horror remakes.

William Buyer
Amy Renter

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We discuss why Evil Dead works so well as a horror film but proved much more divisive after revisiting the original trilogy, how the addiction storyline gives the characters believable reasons to ignore the supernatural, and why Jane Levy delivers one of the franchise’s strongest performances. We also break down the film’s relentless practical gore, the decision to remove Ash Williams from the story, the remake-versus-reimagining debate, and why we landed on two very different ratings despite agreeing on many of the movie’s strengths.

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