The Evil Dead (1981) – ★★★1/2

I loved it quite a lot.

Spoiler area, I suppose:

I was liking it throughout the beginning of the film; it built atmosphere very well.

When it came to the plant-rape scene, I just felt very disturbed, and though it was an effective scene, I felt like it went on a little too long. I mean, listening to a woman scream and pant just becomes disturbing in a not-so-scary way after a little bit.

I think the film is at its best from when Ash cuts off Linda’s head to him being attacked by Scott. As the evil spirits mess with him, and he continues this descent into madness, it’s hard to tell what’s happening to him and what’s just him going insane.

I can’t wait to watch Evil Dead II now. I think the idea of it being horror-comedy rather than straight horror will fare well for it. I’ll have to wait till Friday to watch that, though.