'The Evil Dead'

Rating: 8/10 (21 April 2004)

Five friends go to a remote cabin and find themselves in the middle of a haunted forest surrounded by mysterious evil forces. Director Sam Raimi, operating on a super-low budget of approx. $300,000, makes a movie that is intense, gut-wrenching and, in a sense, innovative despite the familiar premise. Sure, one can admit that the acting and the gore can be a bit over-the-top. Heck, even the special effects really pale in comparison to other films in the genre. But one can't deny the creativity that Raimi has put into his film. This creative sense of the film more than makes up for its miniscule budget. Who says that you need a high budget to make a good film? Watch 'Evil Dead' and find out.
Rating: (8/10)