Evil Dead (2013)

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  • Opened April 5, 2013 
  • 1 hr 31 min
  • R | Strong bloody violence and gore, some sexual content and language
  • Parents: Common Sense Media says not for kids. More on child suitability

  • In the much anticipated remake of the 1981 cult-hit horror film, 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. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Lou Taylor Pucci, Jessica Lucas, Liz Blackmore
  • Director: Fede Alvarez
  • Genres: Horror

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EVIL DEAD .... THE SCARY MOVIE YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR

by Darkola

Its been forever since I seen the original movie, and to be honest, I remember bits and pieces, remember it being comedy mixed with a little scary ....... This EVIL DEAD is not that at all. Right off...

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Wicked Good!

by MedRed

As a Horror Movie: It's about time someone made a cohesive scary movie in which the who, what, where, why, and whens are all tied up enough not to nag at you during and after the movie. Setting and...

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Disappointing

by jhs39

Disappointing Evil Dead remake ups the violence and gore quotient from the original classic and also has a significantly higher budget. But it completely lacks the sense of fun and mischief that...

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
| Kevin C. Johnson

It’s ultimately everything a modern horror movie should be. Read full review

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Entertainment Weekly
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The new Evil Dead's delirious gross-out scenes spoke to me, and they go further than any mainstream picture I can think of. Read full review

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Slant Magazine
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The setup and geography are consistent with the original, though the film never makes the mistake of trying to rebottle the lightning that electrified Sam Raimi's movie. Read full review

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Philadelphia Inquirer
| Tirdad Derakhshani

Alvarez triumphs because he made one crucial decision: Avoid digital animation and use only practical in-camera special effects. He uses every trick from classic Hollywood and invents a few of his own. Read full review

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Jane Levy in "Evil Dead."