One of the best remakes in recent history.

Rating: 9/10 (22 July 2013)

I don't know why people complain so much about a movie that's part of a franchise that never follows its own rules. There are plot-holes in the movie, sure, but Evil Dead isn't about the best acting (may I remind you of Bruce Campbell and company's acting in the original Evil Dead?), nor is it about the most original or coherent story (some people think Evil Dead 2 is a remake), but it's about having fun watching people getting killed. I believe the biggest flaw this movie has is on its marketing. "The Most Terrifying Fill you will Ever Experience"? Not really. The movie may be scary for the common audience, but hardcore horror fans will be disappointed. However, there are some truly gruesome moments in this film, and considering that this film is 99% CGI free, the film is strongest as a visual experience. The acting, while there is room for improvement, is much better than what the original Evil Dead had to offer. Jane Levy, the star of the film, does a great job at being a terrified young drug- addict, a blood-thirsty demon, and a bad-ass hero, all in the same movie. There is plenty of eye-and-ear candy for hardcore Evil Dead fans, as well. From audio cues to the appearance of the Delta 88 Classic.
In a world where horror is constantly falling back into clichés and into the PG-13 rating, much like action, it's refreshing seeing a movie that achieves a R-rating without nudity. A film that reminds us of the good-old days of horror when you could get away with anything. A film that captures the spirit of the original Evil Dead, which is, despite constant confusion and misunderstanding from fans and non-fans alike, a true horror movie that's meant to stick with you, and at the same time provides enough laughs and fun to remind us that it's just a ridiculous movie, which is what Evil Dead is all about.
This movie is a worthy addition to the Evil Dead franchise, and perhaps the best horror remake we've seen since John Carpenter's The Thing. Give it an unprejudiced watch and you'll have a good time.