Evil Dead (2013)

Five friends head to a remote cabin, where the discovery of a Book of the Dead leads them to unwittingly summon up demons living in the nearby woods. The evil presence possesses them until only one is left to fight for survival.

Director:

Fede Alvarez

Writers:

Fede Alvarez (screenplay), Diablo Cody (screenplay),

Stars:

Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Jessica Lucas

Cast

Cast overview:
Jane Levy	...	Mia
Shiloh Fernandez	...	David
Lou Taylor Pucci	...	Eric
Jessica Lucas	...	Olivia
Elizabeth Blackmore	...	Natalie
Phoenix Connolly	...	Teenager
Jim McLarty	...	Harold
Sian Davis	...	Old Woman
Stephen Butterworth	...	Toothless Redneck
Karl Willetts	...	Long Haired Redneck
Randal Wilson	...	Abomination Mia
Rupert Degas	...	Demon (voice)
Bob Dorian	...	Professor Knowby from the Original 'Evil Dead' (voice)
Ellen Sandweiss	...	Cheryl from the Original 'Evil Dead' (voice)
Inca	...	Grandpa the Dog

Storyline

Five twenty-something friends become holed up in a remote cabin. When they discover a Book of the Dead, they unwittingly summon up dormant demons living in the nearby woods, which possess the youngsters in succession until only one is left intact to fight for survival.

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Plot Keywords:

Book Of The Dead | Cabin | Woods | Demon | Nail Gun | 

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Taglines:

The most terrifying film you will ever experience.

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Genres:

Horror

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong bloody violence and gore, some sexual content and language

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 April 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Posesión infernal

Filming Locations:

Detroit, Michigan, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$14,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

FilmDistrict, Ghost House Pictures, TriStar Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

91 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Datasat SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Jurnee Smollett-Bell auditioned for the role of Olivia.

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Quotes

Abomination Mia: I will feast on your soul!
Mia: Feast on this, motherfucker.

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Crazy Credits

There is a short scene after the credits.

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Connections

Spoofed in Scary Movie 5 (2013)
"Evil Dead" is spoofed in this film.

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Soundtracks

"Baby, Little Baby"
Written by Fede Alvarez and Rodo Sayagues
Performed by Jane Levy and Shiloh Fernandez
Published by Fede Alvarez (ASCAP) and Rodo Saygues (ASCAP)

User Reviews

A Remake Done Right?

Is this film perfect? No. Is this film better than the original? I think the question is unfair. To a younger generation, I can see how they'll prefer this over the original. To my generation, I can see how we'll prefer the original. It's just the way it is.

The film contains lots of gross-out, bloody scenes (much like the original). The film contains some over-the-top scenes and acting (much like the original). Once the carnage begins, the film is basically about the carnage (much like the original). The film contains some wonderful dark humor (much like the original).

The setup of the addict trying to kick her habit (and not for the first time) logically keeps the kids at the cabin when the audience sees things starting to get a bit strange. The new ending was cool and freaky. Overall, they did a great job creating the atmosphere of an Evil Dead film.

However, I'm reading most of the negativity surrounding this film is due to a lack of story, bad acting, under-developed characters, and lack of scares. Again, these same criticisms are what make the original so great. Bruce Campbell had three films as Ash. His personality really started to take shape in Evil Dead II: Dead By Dawn and was further enhanced in Army of Darkness. It seems as though most people are comparing this latest remake to the trilogy, as opposed to the original.

There are some aspects of the film I could've done without (like some of the random jump scares that were inserted). Overall, I felt as though there was a bit of tension in the crowd, which is what makes a good horror film.

Finally, the musical score was great.

As to the devoted followers of Sam Raimi who are happy that he "had nothing to do with this film." He was a producer on the film and kept tabs on things as they went, wanting to give the new filmmakers space to make their own film but not allowing what he thought was a piece of crap to share the Evil Dead name. Yes. Sam Raimi endorses this film, and he was involved.

For me, growing up with the original, I will always cherish that one. When the two DVDs are sitting side-by-side, I will reach for the original more often than the remake, but I think the remake disc will get plenty of wear. Go into this film with an open mind, and I think you will be pleasantly surprised.