Rating of
3.5/4
Almost as good as the Evil Dead Trilogy.
mdtinney - wrote on 10/20/09
Just finished watching this and what can I say but WOW.. This movie was amazing. And to get 3 1/2 stars from me is a task! As a huge fan of the Evil Dead trilogy and Sam Raimi, I was obviously very excited about seeing this film! I was not at all disappointed! Part of me was slightly worried when I heard about the film because part of me thought "After all these years doing Spiderman can Raimi pull it off again?" After watching the answer is simply yes. The film blends genuine shocks and scares with an enjoyable plot and Raimi's trademark black humour. You will jump out of your seat and then laugh within the same scene. Lohman's character in the film is also a very likable heroine, a refreshing change to the usual teens thrown in the film JUST to get killed. You felt for her character and were completely gripped in her struggle. She was backed up with great performances from Lorna Raver as Mrs Ganush and Justin Long as her boyfriend. You feel Lohman is Raimi's new Campbell in this film, a fresh actress which he can chuck anything at and torture all she wants and she'll keep going.
I'll stop now to avoid spoiling the plot but if you like Evil Dead and Raimi then this film is pretty perfect! I absolutely loved it! Go and watch it and enjoy!
