Review of The Evil Dead (1981) by Clem666 — 30 Nov 2022
Iconic. A true delight for horror movie fans. In less than an hour and a half, 'Evid Dead' manages to escalate really fast.
There are many flaws I can depict, as the outdated special effects, some lame jumpscares, the makeup, the mismatches and the little holes in the pot.
However to me this movie is notable because I totally was into it until the end. It is raw, visceral, raw, funny sometimes, violent, disgusting, cunning and often clever. It is so rare to witness horror movie characters doing things that are not totally dumb. I mean they often do very clever choices, not emotional ones.
The acting oscillate between okay and terrible. Actresses showcase many varied emotions. Special thanks to Betsy Baker playing as Linda which was the most remarkable performance out there.
The soundtrack and soundscape is amazing and contributes, in addition to the lighting, the travelings and the first-person shots to make us dive into these horrifc visions. Danger often comes where we don't expect it, leading to scenes full of surprises. In a word : intense.
This review of The Evil Dead (1981) was written by Clem666 on 30 November 2022.
The Evil Dead has generally received very positive reviews.
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