Evil Dead

Mia has hit rock bottom and wants to ditch her drug habit once and for all. To support her, she heads with her brother David, his girlfriend Natalie, and friends Olivia and Eric to a secluded cabin in the woods that once belonged to their family. The group hopes the getaway will steady Mia as she fights withdrawal. They uncover an old, ominous text hidden in the shack and, when someone reads aloud, a dark force is unleashed. Soon the house is besieged by a ruthless presence that moves through the group, turning the place into a nightmare of fear and survival. As the night closes in, the group's whispers turn to panic and the cabin's corners seem to move.

Directed by Fede Álvarez, Evil Dead is a 2013 reboot of Sam Raimi’s classic The Evil Dead. The script, credited to Álvarez and Rodo Sayagues, reimagines the premise with a tighter horror sensibility and a respectful nod to the original.

The film grossed $99,010,045 worldwide on a $17 million budget, showing that a lean horror remake can find broad audiences. It opened strongly in theaters around the world, aided by 3D visuals, brisk pacing, and steady word of mouth.

Evil Dead helped spark a wave of 3D horror that leans into practical gore and unflinching in your face scares. It also reinforced the idea that modern remakes can honor their predecessors while delivering a fresh, unforgiving atmosphere and lean storytelling in a crowded market, prompting this reboot discourse today.

Critics were divided but many praised the intensity and Jane Levy's performance as Mia in a claustrophobic setting. The film looks at addiction and fear using a remote cabin as a pressure cooker where trust collapses and survival becomes the only goal for a group pushed to the brink together.