Evil Dead

Army of Darkness (1992)

So, I like this movie okay. It’s definitely more “comedy” than “horror-comedy” and definitely the most absurd of the Evil Dead movies.

Evil Dead (2013)

In contrast to the original, 2013’s Evil Dead is a movie that speaks to me. It’s a darker take than the 1981 film, it’s definitely scarier, and I like it a lot. I saw it in the theater with a bunch of friends opening week (something I almost never do), and since then it’s been one of the few several horror movies I find myself watching over and over and over again.

The movie lures you in with a powerful start and stays strong throughout. The effects are well done, the pacing is comfortable, and the cast is awesome (and should be familiar to some horror fans). Jane Levy (as Mia) was one the only one I hadn’t seen in anything else before this, and I was really impressed with her performance.

Evil Dead II (1987)

Ah, here’s an Evil Dead movie I can really get behind. I mentioned way back when that I wasn’t a huge fan of the original, but I liked the others, and watching this again today…yeah, that’s still true.

Evil Dead Rise (2023)

I was on the fence on how to rate this one, but ultimately decided on four stars over three because it was pretty entertaining. This one is maybe the least comedic of the Evil Dead movies? And yet also somehow still absurd?

The Evil Dead (1981)

I have a secret. I’ve been worried about admitting it to all of you, but I think the time has come. I…am not a huge fan of The Evil Dead.

Don’t get me wrong, I like Bruce Campbell. I liked Evil Dead 2, and I really liked Army of Darkness, but somehow the original just doesn’t do anything for me.