The general consensus about “Evil Dead” is that Fede Alvarez’s film is mightily gory but hardly the corny schlock fest that was Sam Raimi’s cult original “The Evil Dead.” Well sadly, I haven’t seen “The Evil Dead” quite yet (I know, hate on me in the comments), but that’s all the best because I’d rather judge “Evil Dead” on what’s actually to be found here, a dumb, gruesome, blood fest without a hint of irony.
I guess it’s clear Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard had the original in mind when they made “The Cabin in the Woods,” as “Evil Dead” follows that set up to a tea. The five soon-to-be victims are all conveniently under lock and key thanks to Mia’s (Jane Levy) cocaine addiction. The foursome will do anything to keep her from leaving and falling back off the wagon, even when she starts projectile vomiting blood on her housemates. Continue reading “Evil Dead (2013)”