Not as campy as the first, but mostly the same plot. No humour, though.

Rating: 7/10 (29 July 2013)

Some of us remember The Evil Dead fondly because of Bruce Campbell's shenanigans and especially the funny persona that was created for parts two and three. The first part, the original, was only a campy horror, with lots of fake blood and mustard thrown around and some obnoxious acting. As such, this film is a pretty straightforward remake, with a slightly different plot, death order and survivor. It lacks any hint of campiness or humour, though, or that manic craziness that Campbell portrayed, which might upset people.
For me, though, The Evil Dead was the first horror I've watched, aged 6, and I had nightmares over it for a few days afterwards. I was way too young to understand it and at the time it was a pretty horror experience. The feeling for the 2013 remake was completely different. Not only did I know what was going to happen, but films like this have been done since... well... at least 1981; to death, pardon the pun.
Also I have to say that The Cabin in the Woods spoiled any chance of me "feeling it". I kept waiting for Richard Jenkins to appear, LOL. And all the characters are really unlikeable, and some over the top scenes really broke any spell that might have gripped me.
Bottom line: It's a really direct demon possession in the woods film. It is as horror as movies like these get. It is also similar to the story of the film they were remaking, which is good for any remake. However I really don't see a funny Evil Dead sequel coming up; it would have nothing to build on.