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The Evolution and Revamp of the Horror Genre: The 2013 Remake of ‘Evil Dead’
Introduction. Revamp. Philosophies
Act 1: Introduction
The horror genre has terrified and fascinated audiences and especially me for decades. As time has passed, horror movies have evolved and pushed boundaries to explore new, even more frightening themes.
This was the right time to write about this movie and appreciate it because I just watched Lee Cronin’s Evil Dead Rise which is also great but I still feel Evil Dead (2013) is a significantly better “film”.
In my opinion, none have done so quite like the 2013 remake of Evil Dead. Directed by Fede Alvarez, this movie is a horror masterpiece that completely revamped the genre and set new standards for what a horror film can achieve.
Act 2: The Revamp
The Evil Dead franchise originally began in 1981, directed by Sam Raimi. The original movie was praised for its unique blend of comedy and horror, but as the franchise continued, it became increasingly focused on the humor aspect.
