Souless

Rating: 4/10 (15 November 2013)

This remake on a standalone basis (in a universe where the original did not exist) would be classified as a gore fest with minimal acting. No real suspense or fear, just blood and guts.
There was a very minimal introduction to the characters and the best actor didn't even get a shout which was a shame. I know it is indeed very difficult, if not impossible to make a completely original film these days, especially one that has as much impact as the original Evil Dead.
For me the real problem was there was no extreme at all, the movie started off on a sour, depressing note and descended into depravity. The real shocker only comes when everything is perfect, blue skies, sun, mild air, the birds tweeting, relaxing and watching a vista then a twig snaps and BAM! darkness falls, monsters emerge from a mist, a pit of fire opens up beneath you and you die screaming all the way to hell!!
Please, spare us the remakes and bring us something with character development, suspense and true shock value.