A Horror Masterpiece

Rating: Null/10 (12 July 2009)

The Evil dead must be one of the most talked about horror films ever made, and for good reason. Unlike The Exorcist and Halloween, The Evil Dead does not take itself too seriously, which is actually a great thing and allows Sam Raimi to shine. He gives the film suspense and thrilling sequences of gore, horror, and mystery. The characters are all well rounded, and the actors portray them with such foolishness, it is great that they were not aiming for anything more. But the stars here are the gore, the effects, and the zombies. It has some of the most wacky horror sequences I have ever seen, filled with thrills, suspense, but also hilarious to watch. Bruce Campbell is good for one of his first films. One of the most entertaining and over-the-top films I have ever seen. A classic and for sure one of my horror favorites.