Evil Dead remake was wicked!

Rating: 8/10 (13 April 2013)

The new Evil Dead is a remake of the old campy classic with our beloved Ash. When I first heard about it I wasn't very happy. The reason being I think a lot of producers of remakes try to fix something that isn't broken. In fact, I've seen this so much. Anyone who is a horror fan can probably name off a lot of these new cheesy Hollywood knock offs.
The new Evil Dead however, was a great surprise. The trailer does not divulge very much which was also great. The movie is based in a remote cabin in the woods where a few friends are trying to help one of them detox from heroin. I was impressed that they spared us the whole college kid cornball bare breasted bit that almost all new horror movies subject us to. There was really none of that. This is where I say thank you Raimi and "Ash." This in itself is a triumph as far as I'm concerned. (Seriously, thank you and amen!)
I thought this movie was stellar and I saw it twice in the theaters. This is definitely one you will want to see in the theatre if you are a horror fan. If you are expecting the classic, then you might want to bust out the classic on VHS or DVD. I think too many people want it to be the exact thing which is not what you are going to get.
With that being said, this is worth a look. There is not a boring moment in the new remake. Not only that, but it truly delivers a lot of scream worthy parts. Lets forget the fleeting seconds of thrills most horror movies lead you up to. This film is over the top and the effects are stellar. It is a roller coaster ride from the first few minutes . What more can a horror lover want? I've also read a few reviews stating it's washed up and not scary? This confuses me! There are parts of this movie that are simply wicked . Just by coincidence I happened to be staying with a friend out in the country at an old farmhouse while seeing this. All I can say is that night the fact we had both seen the movie was not lost to us! This is an 8 out of 10 for me and definitely worth it. Applause applause! A wicked remake- enjoy!