Evil Dead is one of the most loved films of the 80's. To me it represents a changing of the guard in terms of directing styles. Sam Raimi was a fresh young filmmaker at the time and was surrounded by other youthful talent that was willing to rough it just to make a 16mm horror film.

Seeing what was going to be put onscreen in terms of gore, it is surprising they were able to get this film made in the first place.

Today on Birdhands we watch 1981's Evil Dead with fresh eyes to see what all the fuss was about.