Hearkens back to the golden era of Splatter

Rating: 8/10 (14 April 2013)

I have this quirky habit of judging films based on what the director/writer promises, rather than marketing or any sort of standard set by a previous installment or source material. If I were as judgemental as most people are comparing Evil Dead to The Evil Dead 1/2, I don't think I'd have nearly as many series I'd enjoy. Horror has many different flavors and angles, and within even the most solid series the style can fluctuate greatly.
So if you're the type with hardcore standards and discerning tastes only for the most perfect films, this review will not serve your purpose. There are other films that can satisfy you in that regard.
What I will say is that while this film is full of more holes than fossilized swiss cheese, it didn't once stop me from enjoying it. Are the characters paper thin? Yes. Are the effects over the top? Yes. Is the plot weak: Oh hell yes.
But I like that about splatter films. They're films you turn your brain off for, and enjoy the over-the-top roller coaster ride of blood, guts, and 'splatter' as the genre is named for. There are few films that I can think of that go to this level of practical horror.
So I'm quite happy. If you're looking for something highbrow, pushing the envelope of what stabs are our hidden psyche, and questions our very humanity...Don't watch this.
But if you're looking for a fun Troma esq bit of gore, akin to the original Evil Dead, Braindead, or any number of low brow films, give this a shot.