The Evil Dead (1981) vs. Evil Dead (2013)

[@ShyheemOfTheDead]

I Honestly Prefer Both Films For Different Reasons. Each Film Is Essential & Exceptional In Their Own Ways. Both Movies Did A Lot Of Things Simultaneously Similar & Different To Appeal To Both Audiences Who Loved The Simplicities Of The Original & For Audiences Who Craves A Little More Originality & Specific Gritty Taste Of Ambience For The Remake & To Stay In It's Own Lane Rather Than Trying To Outdo The Original Like Most Horror Remakes Often Do With Other Huge Horror Franchises.

[@enthnd03]

If the original is just DIY punk rock, then the remake is simply metal.

[@LucasSample101]

I've been following your channel for a while now, and it has slowly become my go-to for in-depth horror movie reviews. With that being said, I love both horror movies and literature, and I've been thinking about starting a horror book review channel myself. It would be fun to compare the book and movie adaptations of certain things, especially when major differences exist between the two. Keep up the good work, and continue to make insightful and informative content!

[@HauntedHippie]

Do it!! Sounds awesome

[@jwnj9716]

For me, it's the original. Low budget but you have a director with lots of creativity. The forest scene never really bothered me. After all, Raimi tried to go as far as he could to beat the Hills Have Eyes. Just like House (1977), you have a director who is willing to go up to 11. The remake? Well, it has good gore and some neat moments here and there. Just didn't care for it. It's certainly not the worst thing ever. I just prefer the original trilogy.

[@tombaker4586]

The thing about Evil Dead is, despite being inconsistent and made with small budget, it still pushes you over that edge, and Mr Raimi was relentless in his approach and storytelling. Greetings.

[@robk.6591]

The best thing I took away from the original is the dank & grindhouse feel of it. It kind of reminds me of the original TCM from 1974. It just looks and feels "icky". I prefer the 2013 remake because I've been spoiled by films with top notch practical effects and good CGI.

[@HauntedHippie]

A lot of people have referenced the grittiness as one reason why they love it!

[@jadeariellevaughn4695]

I loved the remake, in my opinion it's the best remake I've ever seen

[@falseicon]

The "groovy" reference actually works because there's a post credit scene in the remake with Bruce saying Groovy

[@BigtimeJuicer]

Just found your channel and I'm glad I did. Our opinions differ on some things but I absolutely appreciate and respect your take on everything. Keep doing what you do and this channel will grow! Best of luck to you.

[@pop000690]

One thing to note about "that" scene fro ED1. That was supposedly Rob Tapert's idea and not Sam Raimi's but also Raimi said in a British Interview around 1988/89 that even he felt that the scene was too much and even said he regrets even putting it in the movie. Probably explains why with Evil Dead 2 with a similar scene it was changed to be not so.....you know. Even then still doesn't change that working on that movie was hell

[@pop000690]

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[@ericmwanza99]

Am new here, I prefer the Remake of Evil Dead 2013 and it's my all time favorite horror film of all times, and it's the same horror film got me into horror, love the Evil dead 2013

[@Deadite_Scholar]

I've always maintained that Evil Dead (2013) is an adequate splatter film, but a terrible Evil Dead movie and I honestly have no idea why the remake gets so much love now. I remember when it came out and the response then was tepid. It was generally considered an okay, but inferior film. It's got some nice gore effects, but it never really engendered its own style; everything felt derivative and their demon designs were terrible. I can't forgive Fede Alvarez for changing the single most defining characteristic of a deadite--the white eyes. You are spot on about theme in the original movie. Sam Raimi was more concerned with style than substance. His original script was only thirty pages long. I think that's why I love it so much. It's fun and there is no message or commentary. There is a purity in that which I can appreciate.

[@stevencook7156]

The remake did what we've been wanting Hell Raiser to actually do after like 10 movies. So yeah. Its very good.

[@percival1805]

Started off like a campaign ad with the "Hi there, my name is Kylie..." Didn't continue like a campaign ad from there

[@HauntedHippie]

Gotta keep you on your toes

[@jeorgehicks2324]

I truly appreciate these comparison videos and all of your videos! Even if I may disagree with you, I can see that you put a lot of time and hard work into your videos. Keep up the great work and the great content Kylie!!

[@jadeariellevaughn4695]

I feel that the opening scene is supposed to represent the book of course, but shows why the evil was there too. I believe the book just follows the evil & that's why irregardless they would've had to succumb to the evil, because it was already there from the daughter. I feel the people just show the dad trying to help his daughter and found those occult people because they had the knowledge of how to save his daughters soul. Because since the dad was not possessed it shows that he didn't read the book, so he wouldn't know how to solve the issue like the kids did because Eric read the whole book and told the others about it. So I think it does make sense but it just wasn't long enough to get all of that info, that info comes with the knowledge of the rest of the movie and you have to think about it. But I like movies that don't explain everything to death & I feel that was his way of having faith in his audience that they would understand it Edit: and I feel they were in the cabin because he was trying to isolate his daughter so that way other people wouldn't die like his wife - and I also thought the branch scene was the most important part of Evil Dead because it shows how evil and sexual deeming "hell" is supposed to be

[@LegoEpicAnimator]

I like both films equally. One is a college graduate who made a film with his friends and was able to get it made to it's full potential by showing it to some studios. And the other one is a fan who wanted to show the original creators another perspective of this film.

[@WhataGhoulWants]

Omg the flying, I’m dying 🤣 I still have to see the remake but I’m very interested to see it because of the practical effects! Excellent job with this one ❤️

[@HauntedHippie]

I think you’d appreciate it! The gore is truly out of the ordinary

[@only257]

@@HauntedHippie loved both films the 2013 was good but the original 1981 version is still the best❤

[@royalhorror]

This is definitely one of your best comparison videos ever , here are a few things I wanna say 1. I absolutely love the practical effects from these films , if there is a reason why I rewatch them is because for me is just so impressive how CGI was not used , especially in the remake. I absolutely love the gore in that film . That tongue scene had me 😱 my respect to people behind this film 2. FUN FACT : Evil dead 2013 and The Conjuring were constantly taking each other’s number one box office spot since they came around the same time 3. I personally would rewatch more the remake ,I haven’t seen it probably in 3 years so I’m gonna give another go thanks to video 4. Are you sure you aren’t a fan of the remake ? cause the way you talked about it was so enthusiastic lmaoooo 5. I think Mia is one of the best final girls in modern era 6. NOT YOU DOING THOSE JUMPS . I-

[@HauntedHippie]

Ahahahahah yea I’m sure I’m not a fan of the remake, just have a lot of respect for the people who put in so much work to make it happen!

[@only257]

@@HauntedHippie original was the best ❤

[@asecretgoth]

I always thought that they should make a movie about the making of The Evil Dead, similar to how they're adapting Gunnar Hansen's Chain Saw Confidential book about the making of TCM. The conditions behind The Evil Dead sound just as miserable and it could be a great comedy about indie filmmaking and the mistakes they made along the way. Loved this comparison!

[@AlexSQuinn]

I was on the fence originally but you sold me, I'm ready to commit 100% to the believe that the remake is the superior film lol also I always enjoy listening to people talk about movies they don't like, so this is one of my favorite HH videos for sure

[@HauntedHippie]

Oh interesting! Noted!

[@stuartgeorge2324]

As someone who's over 40 ok over 50 lol IV always love admired the original in maybe 1985 watching evil dead VHS at me friends we all was gobsmacked at this low budget film 🎥 camera work angles etc are awesome the effects and make up at the time trust me were great 👍 the noises screams growls sounds otherworldly , yes I'm a massive fan , and yes 1981 original a masterclass in low budget horror 👌👌👌👌👌 and I don't hate remake 👍

[@HauntedHippie]

Good stuff!!

[@ShyheemOfTheDead]

Loving The Orange Red Highlights Around Your Eyes. I've Noticed Them For A While But Couldn't Put In Words What They Were Before. Makes You Look Like You're In A Gothic Rock Band❤️

[@HauntedHippie]

Haha thank you!! It’s a relatively new look I’ve been rocking with

[@NeedMoreJuice.]

Just rewatched both and I would say The Evil Dead 1981 is still supreme it’s so much more brutal and got that grind house feeling. I would say Evil Dead 2013 comes second overall in all Evil Dead movies.

[@rainbowFRIGHT]

I really love how in depth you went with this one. I always enjoy learning about the behind the scene stuff. Really fantastic video.

[@Nat-B]

Amazing comparison video! It's definitely one of your best yet!

[@KaneB.]

I can't wait for Evil Dead Rise later this year.

[@ashvsthestupiddead.7436]

this is a hard choice both are great and sometimes i like the first better than sometimes i like the 2013 one better so idk

[@bennyl.5]

Hey, if you get a little high and watch this video. You'll realize the editing is bad ass and it just flows like a movie. Smooth

[@HauntedHippie]

:,)

[@billyaltvater1880]

I like both movies for different reasons. The Evil Dead (1981) sort of feels like a Friday the 13th movie with zombies and demons. Also i like how it does not have the traditional final girl u get in most horror films. Evil Dead (2013) i love how it has more gore and has a more darker and grittier atmosphere to it.

[@deadbird1229]

I love both films dearly but only slightly prefer the original because daddy Bruce Campbell is such eye candy in that movie holy HELL

[@jessiesmyth1949]

The remake is definitely, on a technical level, the better film. From an enjoyment perspective though, I personally prefer the original because of its silliness, the remake is very dark and intense. Totally understand why a lot of people prefer the remake though tbh

[@slopesgameroom]

Loved this video essay... great job

[@dekrev]

Like others in the comments : I prefer both - for different reasons. At the end of the day however - if I’m watching evil dead I always pick the first one. It’s the nostalgia of being there when the first one dropped - being young and dumb at the the theater with friends

[@timsmythfilmsandanimations]

I think anyone who saw the Evil Dead 1981 in the theater when it was new will prefer the original. It was quite a wild ride at the time, especially after the first half hour, which was the most amateur film one had ever witnessed at the theaters, then to have Sam show us what hew can really do. I don't think an imitation can ever take anything away from an original idea, as in the cinematography of the two films, the remake is clearly just copying the first one, but not needing to use half of their imagination on how to pull it off, cause they have more experience, and money. Also, Sam never finished college, he dropped out to make the Evil Dead.

[@123rockfan]

One of the best comparison videos you’ve ever done

[@HauntedHippie]

Aw thank you 🥺

[@joannapinto4640]

I loved Evil Dead 2- nuff said

[@nitemuller1966]

I agree the makeup is a little dated. But I found Cheryl way more scary looking than Mia. Out of all the deadites in the original I thought she was the only one who actually looked good/scary.

[@blastradius9136]

The Evil Dead is still the best. Love the low budget 35mm grindhouse look (This movie is best watched on the original VHS from the 80's). I like how creepy the Deadites look with the bone white eyes and grey hair almost look like they are rapidly decomposing. I love also the fact that in certain scenes they used different actors and actress to play the demons giving them more of an eerie creepier look. Producer Robert Tapert played Possessed Cheryl in certain scenes because the actress could not be there for reasons. Love the loud visceral scary sounds the possessed demons make. Love the eerie 80's synth music. Lots of cool dutch angles during the more tense scenes. Almost everything is perfect about Evil Dead 1981 and why I love 80's horror. The Remake is also good. I love the how it recaptured the atmosphere visually from the OG movie and the music was also top notch. Nice classical old school horror music. The gore was on point. I luv the twist towards the middle end of the movie where Mia returns back to her human self and David who you think will be the hero gets killed. Actors were decent. Now the Bad. The deadites imo didnt look scary and they looked like typical run of the mill Linda Blair type demons. The way the demons were unleashed didnt make any sense. Kandarian Demon (Unseen Force) was missing through out most of the film. The "abomination" reminded me of a bad boss fight in a video game. But with all it's flaws I still thought this movie was better than most remakes of today.

[@secreteobsession3584]

I know I'm 2 years late but great review you could Pass as one of the characters in the movie you've just got that Kind of face as an actress. I'm glad you mentioned about that thing going in the women's front and she when she was tied up by the tree very uncomfortable to watch You have to wonder what the director and the writers were thinking when it came to that Part of the scene.

[@dougrussell1926]

I refused to watch the Bye Bye man just off of the title, so I missed that reference.

[@KountourisYT]

The Evil Dead made 2,4 million domestically and almost another 500K worldwide. Always go to Box Office Mojo for stuff like that.

[@myremedy7691]

I've always thought the original and the remake kinda outdo each other in different ways. Though, I personally prefer the remake because it seems less much...silly to me, quite frankly.

[@EnterNameHere22]

Came here partway through the newer vid, absolutely subscribed lol

[@damianstarks3338]

Great breakdown on both these versions of evil dead.

[@clbaker8356]

The cult in the remake feels like it should have returned once the evil was fully unleashed.

[@shybard]

I've seen the remake precisely once. I saw it in theaters. It was fine. But I've watched the original an unknown number of times. This should tell you everything you need to know about my opinion.

[@JoelCraike]

The original is my favourite movie of all time

[@toddlacroix8992]

Honestly during the scene were the nurse chick from the 2013 remake is cutting the sides of her top and bottom lip i almost threw up because i didn't expect that and how gory it was gonna be, if they make a new one i hope they follow this formula of the 2013 but instead with mia with ash or hell have them both in it

[@SkullPitMercenary]

Absolutely Luv that u did this easily 1 of my fav comparisons nxt 2 Halloween 2 vs kills 🙌🏾

[@aranerem3767]

I like both movies. The original is a classic. The remake is a remake that did a nice job. It's a remake that works

[@Dremusjr]

Ahh it's here it's here! The 2013 Evil Dead wins! But I have to ask now. If one old horror movie directors got to remake one of their classics with our new technology and an increased budget, which movie/director would you want?

[@HauntedHippie]

I think it would be cool to see a Suspiria remake by Argento with today’s tech and stuff but I still haven’t watched the Amazon prime remake 😬

[@Nat-B]

@@HauntedHippie I think the remake is very good! Don't let the naysayers scare you. But it's VERY different from the original. I would actually love to watch you compare the two in the same style of video.

[@HauntedHippie]

@@Nat-B I plan to! I've been very intrigued with that idea for a while

[@MoviePalaceOfBlood]

I really prefer the remake as its a more serious film. Recently discovered your channel the other week and really enjoy your videos. I'm a longtime horror fan but haven't uploaded any horror content in awhile but I'm trying to this year.

[@tomsama8181]

I watched a lot of horror movies...2013 Evil dead is still my number 1...that shit got me shook af

[@UberNoodle]

Popping back into this video's comments to mention that Evil Dead is indirectly in a British psychological horror film called Censor which is set during the moral hysteria about "video nasties" in the UK. Historically, it almost seems quaint that Evil Dead was included in all of that, but watching it again recently, the "Forest Scene" is particularly tasteless, and it is one of the reasons I'm careful about recommending the movie to others. Sam Raimi says he regrets it in hindsight.

[@dondavid6514]

Good news Evil dead rise director said 2013 and Rise are all connected with the sam raimi films He says the three books in the Army of Darkness are actual books that got passed on to different places Evil dead trilogy necronomicon Evil dead 2013 Naturom Demonto Evil Dead Rise another book

[@LunchboxFamily765]

I thought the one from 1981.Was "Groovy" 😀

[@jayceericohermoso9712]

How about Ash vs. Evil Dead (series). It's really good. 😆

[@HauntedHippie]

Haven’t seen it yet!

[@Ravensikkness]

I love both equally.LMAO Edit: I also love your fake British accent. Not the worst I've heard. :3

[@benmaynard3059]

I Would have one but im thinking of adding the second nickel

[@SPBASS]

I don't have an opinion on which is better, neither are in my top horror movies to watch list. Preferring Evil Dead 2, which is the same movie just done better and Army of Darkness, which is verging on being a different genre. I think of the remake as a crescendo of blood. 😊😊😊

[@supremeslice8986]

The original is so much better for so many reasons that I could get into later but over all the re boot is like the original film but Cheryl was the final girl and the film is incredibly gorey (that isn’t always a bad thing) you know what watch the boots to reboot he says what I can’t but the characters are really bland and unlikeable we’res the original felt like going on a very cheep holiday with Your friends

[@brianshorrorcorner9890]

I like the original from 1981 more but it’s a close

[@charaznable8072]

Off topic but have you seen Alien 1979 and if yes are you a fan of it and movies like that?

[@only257]

1981 version best one❤

[@robertfeldmann542]

the new over the original is almost sacrilegious lol the new one cheated it had money to do whatever it wanted

[@HauntedHippie]

plenty of other remakes had a ton more money than the original and were far worse lol

[@Blondie472]

The OG. Both are great in their own way but the muppet show chainsaw ending of the remake was just too ridiculous..

[@theofficialscreamqueen]

No Kylie, YOU wait in line 👀❤️❤️

[@HauntedHippie]

Lmfaooo knew you’d have something to say about that

[@123rockfan]

The knee slicing actually made me physically sick lol. It’s the least goriest violent scene, but freaked me out the most

[@kirAthshiAue]

Original always wins for me. People only like the remake because of all the blood but most of it is for the rain scene. "Omg this is the most goriest movie ever!" Actually Dead Alive is more gorier and a much better film but that's another story. Evil Dead isn't a favorite though. Ash is the best, but I could do without the tree branch rape scene. 😬

[@bennyl.5]

I do gotta say though. Both of these movies rule in my opinion

[@gorytiger7790]

Bruce Campbell is at the end of 2013.

[@EonEsper-Kriz]

I think I like Mia even more than Ash, lol.

[@quintinkyker8859]

It’s a super scary form of possession l

[@stephenholtman4550]

have you seen haunted evil dead, which is a swedish version of evil dead?

[@INFINITESYKOSIS]

Good 👍🏻 👍🏻

[@the_beast_among_sheep]

Angry Molesting Tree

[@Sinastyr]

You said the bye bye man a whole bunch of times watch yourself. Latex crazy also just sounds like that bit from I Think You Should Leave with the skin suit,

[@jaydoubleu3419]

Oh goody goody goody guts and gore my fav

[@DesiSJ]

I watched the original after I saw the remake and laughed all the way through it. That probably was NOT what they were going for, LOL. The remake left me completely grossed out and disturbed and I like that about it. I've not watched it again, but I do appreciate that they went for the serious, gritty tone. Have you done Nightmare on Elm St vs Nightmare on Elm St because I feel like that would be interesting to see because if I remember right you don't outright hate the remake, right?

[@HauntedHippie]

Yea I’m saving ANOES for a special occasion I just don’t know when yet 😂

[@DesiSJ]

@@HauntedHippie Haha Okay. I didnt think I had missed it, but it will certainly be interesting to see your take.

[@ferashdaib7674]

wow, I didn't realize how tall you are !!

[@HauntedHippie]

5’10” 🤙🏼

[@bdotlakathanightmare]

Evil dead 2013 is a sequel

[@naypomjack6459]

The original Evil Dead certainly laid the foundation of live branches entering pussy. 🤣 This is a tough one, I happen to enjoy both versions a lot actually. I think the original will edge this one, im from the slasher generation so my opinion is based more on nostalgia. So yeah, I pick the original. Keep up the good work Hippie 👍👍

[@Lord_Betty]

That's why I usually recommend skipping to Evil Dead 2.

[@stevedergamer5322]

Why do you stop speaking in british accent? I love the accent

[@connorkeefe2483]

2013 is superior

[@stephenvelez9710]

If you’ve seen Evil Dead 2, you have three nickels. Regrettable scenes all. And thank you for constantly shouting out the awesome strength of female actors💪🏼

[@taylor197]

Kylie I really love your channel and have loved it for a long time, but unless you actually practice witchcraft and/or are wiccan, can you please stop wearing that necklace; our religions and practices aren't for other peoples aesthetics

[@HauntedHippie]

Thanks! I don’t make public my spiritual beliefs but it’s worth mentioning; the pentagram is not exclusive to Wicca whatsoever, neither historically nor in modern times

[@taylor197]

​@@HauntedHippie Other religions have used it for small things a long time ago, but it was never right for them to use. It's exclusive to Wicca and Paganism (general witchcraft too), but that's really it. I'm just not sure it makes much sense to wear a symbol of a religion or practicing community that someone isn't apart of; like if an Atheist wore a crucifix or star of David necklace. I'm not saying you need to publicly announce if you're apart of a religion/practicing community, and if so, which one/s, because it's genuinely nobody's business, I just wanted to kind of voice my feelings on something I thought. Again, I genuinely do love your channel/content though, so I hope this doesn't seem like an attack or anything < 3

[@XxSTACKxX]

@@taylor197 is it exclusive? I mean anybody could use it. Hell they could even add a dot in the middle or something and give it a different meaning. Just seems like a weird thing to get defensive about. Like I’m not religious. But whatever.

[@taylor197]

@@XxSTACKxX yes, it is exclusive. It's a religion, practice and belief system. Adding a dot in the middle could of course make it a different meaning, but that would make it an entirely different symbol, so not sure why you're using that as a counterargument lol

[@armando7060]

I've seen both twice, and I'm not a fan of either or the franchise to be exact. If I had to pick, I'd go with the remake. But really only because of Mia. She is the only thing I like about these movies.

[@HauntedHippie]

Omg I’m not alone

[@Dparish24]

Your British accents make you sound like Tatiana Maslany from Orphan Black