5 Things to Take Care of Before Seeing Evil Dead to Feel Okay About Returning Home
With Fede Alvarez’s remake of Evil Dead hitting theaters today, you’ve probably already heard plenty about the new take on Sam Raimi’s 1981 cult classic. Maybe first you heard about the trailer, which is admittedly horrifying for anyone who has a tongue or is startled by the thought of demonic possession. It’s brutal to watch—a pretty good indication of what follows when the theater lights dim.
The fact is, Alvarez’s interpretation of the original isn’t note-for-note. The director subs Bruce Campbell and company’s goofy humor for heaping servings of nail-gun, chainsaw, scalding water, glass and hammer-induced blood ’n’ guts. He’s creating an experience that will satisfy series fanatics and maybe send their significant others screaming for the door.
But for those who are on edge about seeing the film, fear not. We’ve compiled this simple checklist to ensure you can return home with ease. Although we have seen the movie and are discussing a few things that occur in the film, we’ve tried to leave out any outright spoilers. But do proceed with caution if you’re trying to avoid anything of that nature. Here are five things you should probably do if you want to have a peaceful evening following Evil Dead. While you’re at it, check out our feature on lead actress Jane Levy over in this week’s issue of PASTE.COM.
5. Double Check Your Basement
When was the last time you were in your basement? Have you cleaned it out lately to avoid any surprises? Have you finally given away those human skin-bound books you haven’t been reading for decades? Are you positive someone hasn’t been ritually sacrificing cats down there? This is important stuff, people!