The Best Remake So Far!

Rating: 8/10 (6 April 2013)

First of all, I know why the bitching is abundant. It's simply because we are dealing with a remake of one of the biggest cult movies in cinematic history.
I must confess, I didn't want a remake of this movie to happen either. Until I actually watched the remake. Now, no one will ever -- or could ever -- outmatch Sam Raimi with his low budget masterpiece. There is a magic entwined within that picture that will always make the original Evil Dead what it is. As far as this remake, I must, in my opinion, say that it is the best retelling of any horror motion picture that has been stamped with legendary status.
Director Fede Alvarez had big shoes to fill and I'm sure he did -- and still does -- fill that pressure. In a way, he was screwed right off the bat. I mean, who in their right mind would actually tackle a remake of a movie of such caliber as The Evil Dead?
Fede Alvarez, that's who. And he did a damn fine job. Especially being a new comer with feature films altogether. Can you imagine your very first feature length production being none other than the remake of The Evil Dead? Talk about sweaty palms and a thudding heart!
But, Fede held his own and stood his ground. He did it. And he cropped out one hell of a horror picture. He pays homage to the first two original films in tiny, bite sized portions that are easy to swallow.
The horror is delivered with a straight, in your face, balls to the wall, full throttle impact.
No, there is nothing wrong with this movie. If it's horror you want, then it's truly horror you'll get. All you have to do is watch it.