Don't read the "haters" reviews.

Rating: 7/10 (3 August 2013)

DO NOT READ ALL THE "HATERS" REVIEWS ! ! !
OK, first off, if you are expecting an exact duplicate remake of "The Evil Dead" then yes, save your time and money. Why would you want to see an exact duplicate? This isn't the 80's anymore and camp is not necessary in horror films.
Second, yes, there is no Ash - and you know what? Bruce Campbell, who is a producer of this film, was OK with that and in fact said in the extras that they specifically didn't WANT to have Ash in it. That period is over and done with it.
Third, contrary to some of the comments, Sam Raimi co-wrote and produced this remake. So to say it is a slap in the face to him doesn't even make sense.
I truly think 90% of the "1" rated reviews didn't even SEE the movie and are writing a review based on the three facts above.
Was it scary, not really. Was it gory, sometimes - and yes, WAY over the top at the end. However, it was a fun ride that took elements from "The Evil Dead" and "Evil Dead II" that made it a decent homage to the original (again, minus the camp).
If you are a die-hard fan of the original and can't watch it with an open mind, then save yourself the time and money. If you are looking for an OK horror flick that goes a little over the top, and can look at the story with a fresh set of eyes, take the 90 minutes, pop some popcorn and enjoy the movie.