When five friends travel to a remote cabin they have no idea of the horrors that lay in store for them caused by the very woods they’re staying in, and each other.
This review is part of the 31 films of Halloween review series
The Evil Dead is a bit of a strange film. While it is a straight horror film (unlike its two sequels) it certainly doesn’t take itself too seriously, and enjoys being quite controversial.
The Evil Dead sees five friends heading off to a cabin in the middle of nowhere (will people never learn?) to enjoy a break from college.
The first few minutes of the film are filled with tension with the action cutting from the kids ca…
Director: Sam Raimi
Stars: Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeManincor, Betsy Baker, Theresa Tilly
Katy’s Rating: 7/10 – Good