The sixth installment in the Evil Dead film series, Evil Dead Burn, has been released and it’s a relentlessly violent film that lacks artistry and humor. French filmmaker Sébastien Vanicek vowed to make the most brutal film in the series, and he has accomplished that. However, the movie’s excessive gore and violence make it feel like a step back for the franchise.

Plot and Characters

The movie follows a family possessed and features a new widow, played by Souheila Yacoub, whose relationship with her late husband’s family is strained. The family is made up of a nutso dad, a chilly mom, a wimpy son, and his girlfriend. The script tries to connect the mayhem to the Evil Dead canon but feels like a poor vehicle for exploring domestic violence.

The film features some great set pieces, including a multi-minute fight between three characters in a car and a long, continuous shot of one of the heroes crawling to safety across an extended fight scene. However, the movie’s humor is odd and feels like it’s trying too hard to be funny. The film’s use of gore and violence is excessive and feels like it’s trying to shock the audience rather than tell a story.

Conclusion

Overall, Evil Dead Burn is a disappointing addition to the Evil Dead franchise. The movie’s relentless violence and lack of artistry make it feel like a step back for the series. While it has some great set pieces, the film’s poor script and odd humor hold it back from being a truly enjoyable movie.

Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.