More 'splatstick' than scary; it isn't quite as good as the first but balances its humour and horror expertly.

Rating: 7/10 (22 February 2018)

More 'splatstick' than scary, the second instalment in the cult franchise cranks up the goofiness but wisely retains the horror resulting in an entertaining flick from start to finish. My only real hesitations with 'Evil Dead II (1987)' come thanks to the numerous continuity errors, which are especially noticeable when watching the flicks back-to-back, that make this more of a stand-alone than a sequel. Still, it's a really enjoyable picture and, while it isn't quite as good or scary as its predecessor despite numerous technical improvements, it retains the proper gore and occasional suspense required to make its silly humour work in its horrific context. 7/10