tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110147752122772426.post4693363243480604540..comments2024-03-28T10:33:39.051-07:00Comments on Horror Movie A Day: Evil Dead (2013)BChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06480847497966171794noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110147752122772426.post-48979323976881673982013-08-05T13:14:28.758-07:002013-08-05T13:14:28.758-07:00How come all of a sudden Brian and everybody else ...How come all of a sudden Brian and everybody else became so worried about character developement? Can anyone really deny that this one has more than 80% horror movies? <br /><br />I liked the fact that they actually had a REASON to be in that remote shack better than deciding to "hang out". David and Eric were anything but one-dimensional, the dialogue they have with each other proving it. I liked both the male leads. And Mia has that nice backstory in the first half hour that... as you pointed out, is forgotten.<br /><br />Overall, the only criticism I agree with is that the pacing is bad. But if this wasn't a remake of a classic, I am sure you guys would be praising it, as it compares very well to the vast majority of horror movies out there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110147752122772426.post-23495715468365124712013-07-24T11:45:56.765-07:002013-07-24T11:45:56.765-07:00The sort of creature at the end was perfect for th...The sort of creature at the end was perfect for this kind of movie...not even interesting. The lead up was for THAT?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110147752122772426.post-78954221314677431672013-04-22T15:08:22.205-07:002013-04-22T15:08:22.205-07:00The original Evil Dead was 'lightning in a bot...The original Evil Dead was 'lightning in a bottle'.<br />This one is Ketchup at best.<br /><br />Good review.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110147752122772426.post-50796717793148861662013-04-20T16:49:24.426-07:002013-04-20T16:49:24.426-07:00I actually felt the characters were developed just...I actually felt the characters were developed just enough (with the exception of David's girlfriend) to make me care when the bad stuff started. But you're absolutely right that this movie is simply "good enough". I do think though that the opening scene of the movie is unnecessary and losing it might have helped the overall tension and atmosphere for the rest of it.Erichttp://shonborn.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110147752122772426.post-9897706301307432552013-04-08T05:45:23.541-07:002013-04-08T05:45:23.541-07:00In comparison to other remakes recently this seem... In comparison to other remakes recently this seems like Citizen Kane (Michael Bay I'm looking at you) I'd rather see this than another Nightmare, Friday or Chainsaw any day of the week.<br /><br /> Just my two pennies though.<br /><br /> SleepyweaselAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110147752122772426.post-59124922572453030812013-04-07T15:27:01.994-07:002013-04-07T15:27:01.994-07:00I didn't find this movie to be much better or ...I didn't find this movie to be much better or worse than the original. I saw the original Evil Dead when it came out and found it to be cheap, badly acted and crudely made. There was good stuff there, some real scares I suppose and the film-makers definitely seem to be trying, but perhaps due to budget, a first feature film and less than ideal circumstances to film in, the movie just kept being a little to bad for its own good.<br /><br />I also think the first Evil Dead seems to have more atmosphere in retrospect than it did originally. It was shot on 16mm and has a nice dark low-budget charm to it, especially when viewed through nostalgia glasses. <br /><br />Still, I think I was ten when this movie came out and I didn't find it particularly frightening, just more bad than good. Over the years though, I came to like it more.<br /><br />As for the remake, I mostly agree with your assessment. There wasn't enough character development. As simple as the first movie was, at least there seem to be a camaraderie between the characters and certainly the first film was more inventive. And like you, I would probably recommend the remake solely for gore and effects work.<br /><br />I also didn't care for the ending. There was suppose to be a buildup to the abomination, but it just seemed to be like another possessed girl, except maybe stronger.<br /><br />Oh well. Still enjoyed it overall. Can't say I was disappointed at any rate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110147752122772426.post-87457008734701761272013-04-07T07:34:35.329-07:002013-04-07T07:34:35.329-07:00Solid review. It’s a fun movie that loves using al...Solid review. It’s a fun movie that loves using all of the blood and gore they can, but there is a lot left to be desired in terms of story and scares.Dan O.http://www.dtmmr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110147752122772426.post-65534891075941800712013-04-06T15:24:11.000-07:002013-04-06T15:24:11.000-07:00Hey, B.C.
Great to see you back so soon!
You re...Hey, B.C.<br /><br />Great to see you back so soon! <br /><br />You really nailed my thoughts on this movie (as you always seem to do). I enjoyed it, didn't hate it and didn't absolutely love it. I'm going to go back Monday and see it again with my niece who had to work last night, so I guess I enjoyed it more than I realized I did at first. <br /><br />For a remake, it is definitely one of the better remakes I've seen.dymripnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110147752122772426.post-29854374034690765942013-04-06T15:21:12.165-07:002013-04-06T15:21:12.165-07:00I actually found the Evil Dead porn parody release...I actually found the Evil Dead porn parody released last year slightly more entertaining than this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5110147752122772426.post-73174041952774099352013-04-06T15:16:36.618-07:002013-04-06T15:16:36.618-07:00The second to last paragraph really sums up most o...The second to last paragraph really sums up most of my problems with it--there's just no overarching sense of atmosphere, pacing, or escalation to the thing. When your movie features a girl being set on fire and having her head blown off within three minutes, where do you go from there? Granted, a lot of the bits DID top that (and that last kill is completely rad), but it just never really flowed in any meaningful way. <br /><br />It's a good example of a movie that's overstuffed for no good reason--in the original, they play back the tape, and BOOM, that's all you really need to know about the Necronomicon. In this one, the stuff where they read from it some more just felt like filler that never went anywhere and made for a choppy experience. I mean, it's a pretty good movie in a lot of ways, but it also feels like a big missed opportunity, too. <br /><br />Also, welcome back! I kind of feel like it's appropriate that HMAD should return with a remake. ;) Brett G.http://www.twitter.com/bg_ohthehorrornoreply@blogger.com