Not a worthy remake

Rating: 4/10 (8 April 2013)

Usually good or even great remakes go in a different direction but has certain similarities to the point you can call it a remake but better or at least as good or even near good. Or go in a similar direction but has it's own flare for it to be worth a remake. But that really isn't the case for this one. All of the characters in this combined just couldn't replace Bruce Campbell as Ash. And never felt even remotely attached to any of them. It's 2013 and it there is better technology to make things appear real. And although the original "Evil Dead 1 and 2" lacked the technology and looks fake in certain areas. It's just a more scary and suspenseful movie, plus it's even creepy and has uncomfortable dark humor to go with it. This remake lacks everyone of these elements. Sure it has more graphic imagery that is cringe worthy and I did cringe during few scenes. Although I have seen even more graphic movies before. But I never felt like I was entertained or scared. And I do think this movie's tagline is false, it's just isn't all that terrifying. The beginning few minutes starts out well and eerie but it quickly becomes dull. I just don't get the constant positive reviews this movie is getting. It's actually somewhat of a hit at box office so there will be a sequel but currently just isn't interested or hyped for it. I think I rather re-watch the whole original "Evil Dead" trilogy. Or just re-watch "The Cabin in the Woods" which the makers of this movie was probably inspired by because of it's success. Although "The Cabin in the Woods" was inspired by many many different horror movies. The thing is Sam Raimi actually help produce this movie and it is still a let down. Some things don't even make much sense near the end of the movie either.
4.6/10