Close to the original story but way scarier

Rating: 7/10 (26 January 2015)

The movie centres around Mia who is a drug addict, who's been taken to a cabin in the woods to get clean by her close friends and brother. Very quickly after they arrive a book is found (covered in dead skin and says do not open) that calls on a demon and Mia has a horrid experience in the woods.. And let's just say she is engulfed by the Forrest! She is very different and her whole personality changes and of course everyone puts it down to the drug withdrawal and ignore the signs that something is seriously wrong. The graphics and special effects are great especially if you have seen the original! When the demon takes over there is a total change is appearance and the make up is very real. The story is fast paced and eventually the demon gets a hold of all the characters leading to a scary bloody climax. Obviously there's a lot more in between. I like the realism of all the people. The movie wasn't over the top, it's quite simple but keeps you gripped. There's a great scene in the kitchen when one of the friends goes all evil and zombie, and cuts her own arm of with a turkey slicer! One armed zombie chick who won't die! It was frightening and you feel panicked for the characters who are trying there best to survive. I really loved the end, and I won't say anything to spoil it but it's good and Mia plays a great part. I would recommend this film as it's a good scare and enjoyable.