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Evil Dead

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Mia (Jane Levy), a drug addict, is determined to kick the habit. To that end, she asks her brother, David (Shiloh Fernandez), his girlfriend, Natalie (Elizabeth Blackmore) and their friends Olivia (Jessica Lucas) and Eric (Lou Taylor Pucci) to accompany her to their family's remote forest cabin to help her through withdrawal. Eric finds a mysterious Book of the Dead at the cabin and reads aloud from it, awakening an ancient demon. All hell breaks loose when the malevolent entity possesses Mia.
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It may lack the absurd humor that underlined the original, but the new-look Evil Dead compensates with brutal terror, gory scares, and gleefully bloody violence.

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Monica Castillo Bitch Media 05/10/2016
The current reboot feels uncreative. Watching the new film just made me miss Bruce Campbell's chin and shots of Raimi running insane through the woods. Go to Full Review
Tara Brady Irish Times 04/19/2013
3/5
Using the very latest Cern-tested atom interferometry, we can reveal that Evil Dead is precisely, exactly - in the coldest atomic terms -the film that you were expecting. Go to Full Review
Derek Malcolm London Evening Standard 04/19/2013
2/5
Happy days for those who love this sort of thing. But Raimi's effort, perhaps because we hadn't seen the plot before, was infinitely more scary. Go to Full Review
Bryce Hanson Horror Movie Talk Aug 11
8/10
While there were some moments that were very disturbing, I thought it was artfully done and didn’t ever cross the line into tasteless or exploitative. Go to Full Review
Ygraine Hackett-Cantabrana Ghouls Magazine 07/09/2024
5/5
Fede Álvarez’s Evil Dead, while not entirely following the Evil Dead traditions the cult classic is famous for, creates a further sprawl into the Raimi-verse, bringing the world of the Deadites firmly into modern day. Go to Full Review
Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh 09/20/2023
4/5
Takes the bones of the core concept, then remixes and reimagines them in ways that honor the spirit of the source material without trying to replicate it. Without Bruce Campbell's charm, this might be the best we could get out of an Evil Dead revival. Go to Full Review
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Jonatan 02/26/2025 This movie is bananas! Gory , nasty, brutal, and unrelenting. Amazing practical effects and kills! People complain cause the tone is different but this is its own thing! Must watxh. See more Emrick E @RT13393216 2h I'm genuinely surprised the score is this low. In my opinion, this film is a masterpiece. Considering it came out in 2013, I honestly can't remember hearing anyone that I personally know say it's anything less than exceptional. A rating like this makes Rotten Tomatoes seem a little suspicious. Very bizarre. See more LIVELY P @Jessem1993 10h Better than the original See more Christopher S @RT39902049 11h An absolutely perfect horror movie. Every movie should take notes. This is not only one of the best remakes of all time, it's one of the best movies of all time. It has everything, action, horror, gore, the essentials. Must watch. See more Prince C @RT47989457 23h The remake, despite an initially promising start that suggested a gritty and insightful narrative, unfortunately devolves into absurdity around the halfway point due to questionable character decisions, leading one to critically assess the scriptwriting. See more Harish N @harish_napa 2d The 2013 horror remake is a solid, middle of the road endeavor that struggles to find true narrative depth beneath its relentless, ultra-gory exterior. It focuses on a group of friends cabin retreat that turns into a chaotic nightmare after unleashing ancient demonic forces, proving that a classic premise can feel a bit mechanical when the script relies heavily on continuous shock value and predictable survival tropes. Jane Levy is absolutely terrific, delivering a powerhouse performance with a sharp screen presence that completely carries her segments. She captures the unpolished intensity and sheer panic of her character with genuine charm, while the surrounding supporting cast provides decent, high-quality backing as the intense domestic carnage escalates. While the dark visual palette, incredible practical effects, and atmospheric design make it a visually grounded experience, the relentless pacing can feel a bit exhausting. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Mia (Jane Levy), a drug addict, is determined to kick the habit. To that end, she asks her brother, David (Shiloh Fernandez), his girlfriend, Natalie (Elizabeth Blackmore) and their friends Olivia (Jessica Lucas) and Eric (Lou Taylor Pucci) to accompany her to their family's remote forest cabin to help her through withdrawal. Eric finds a mysterious Book of the Dead at the cabin and reads aloud from it, awakening an ancient demon. All hell breaks loose when the malevolent entity possesses Mia.
Director
Fede Alvarez
Producer
Rob Tapert, Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell
Screenwriter
Rodo Sayagues Mendez
Distributor
Sony Pictures
Production Co
Ghost House Pictures
Rating
R (Some Sexual Content|Language|Strong Bloody Violence/Gore)
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 5, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 16, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$54.2M
Runtime
1h 11m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS