EVIL DEAD: bloody as hell

With an R18 MTRCB Rating and approved without cuts, EVIL DEAD is seriously scary and gory – an Ayala Cinemas exclusive – the movie will have its’ regular theatrical run on May 8 (according to NCAP) but I was able to watch the Sneak Preview at Greenbelt Cinema 4.

EVIL DEAD is based on the 1981 cult-hit American horror film about 5 adults who stayed in a remote cabin. Mia, [Jane Levy] a drug dependent felt a stench of death which the rest of the group find it insensible. Her brother David, [Shiloh Fernandez] wanted to help her from her condition and believed with their friends, Olivia [Jessica Lucas], a nurse, Natalie [Elizabeth Blackmore], his steady girlfriend and Eric [Lou Taylor Pucci], a man who had faith in science. But when they retrieved the book covered with black trash bag and wrapped with barbed wire, Eric unaware of his actions, recited an incantation that summoned the demon who died under the basement and strange things happen that lead to their bizarre death.  One by one, they were possessed by this powerful force of evil.

 

Basically, the location was naturally creepy and the cinematography is exceptional, Make-Up & Hairstyling and Production Design are remarkable and a provocative acting from a great cast ensemble. This is the directorial debut of Fede Alvarez – a personal choice of Sam Raimi [director of the 3 Evil Dead previously released] – to make this loose continuation of the Evil Dead franchise.

Watching EVIL DEAD is like riding a car with the speed that continuously increases until it reached its’ maximum rate.

What is good about this movie for me is the vindication at the end, light wins over darkness, and the style of storytelling will take you to a higher level of terror.

A brutally effective film that the gore feeling will still linger in your nerves even after the watching.

Bloody as hell.

Scary and terrifying.

Sick to death.

Evil dead.

Rating: 4 1/2 /5