Great, great film.

Rating: 9/10 (5 April 2013)

In short; I gave it a "9 out of 10" solely because three things don't line up/get answered.
But, in full... I have been an avid fan of the original Evil Dead, making connections to it in other movies and video games and the like. When I found out they were remaking the original, I could not wait to see it for myself. And if anyone else is in the same boat as I am, we will recognize that Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell just didn't have the funds for their true dream. I think Bruce was the one who said Evil Dead 1-3 were collectively the very first script for one film. This remake is the closest thing imaginable to that original script. When Sam and Bruce called this "a new vision" that's really just the way any viewer needs to enter this film. If you sit there thinking "that's not in the original" then you will not enjoy the spectacle before you. This is as much of a masterpiece as the original, but for different reasons. The original taught us that with enough heart and willpower, you can create a staple in pop culture. This film has proved that all things get better with time.
Now keep an open mind and appreciate this as a stand-alone film, if need be. But at least go see it once... or more.