Evil Dead Burn starts on a thrilling note. The dysfunctional family angle makes for an interesting watch and a few scenes at the beginning are quite eerie. However, the gore goes to another level this time. Even though audiences are now used to excessive violence, they may still be put off by the amount of bloodshed. Agreed, this is what the series has always been known for. But it also balanced that with significant tension and nail-biting moments. That balance is missing in Evil Dead Burn. Souheila Yacoub (Alice) is great in the lead role. George Pullar (William) leaves a mark in a small part. Hunter Doohan (Joseph) and Luciane Buchanan (Thya) do well, while Tandi Wright (Susan; mother) and Erroll Shand (Edgar; father) are much better. Maude Davey (Polly) delivers the best performance in the film. All in all, Evil Dead Burn is too gory and too disappointing.
My rating – ** out of 5!