Slow pace in the most part of the movie.

Sadly Over-hyped

The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

A love letter to The Evil Dead, a respectful homage, an unofficial remake: call it what you like, but it doesn't alter the fact that Wither is a shameless rip-off of Sam Raimi's seminal splatter pic, from the basic plot, to the look of it's possessed, to the creative camera-work and editing. Not that it really matters, mind you, because this nifty supernatural horror from Swedish directors Sonny Laguna and Tommy Wiklund is so well executed that it's easy to forgive its wholesale plundering of a much loved classic; it's certainly got more going for it than the disappointing official 2013 Evil Dead remake.Wither takes a while to get going (perhaps a little too long, if I'm being completely honest), but is never boring, and once the horror starts, the film becomes a relentlessly gruelling and very gory thrill-ride, with decapitations, severed limbs and bloody impalements aplenty, weapons employed including a shotgun, an axe, a massive drill bit, and even an upturned stool. The overall tone is grittier than Raimi's movie, which makes matters a little less 'fun' perhaps, but fans of all things 'deadite' should still find much to appreciate about this impressive little homage/remake/love letter/rip-off.

I lack the stamina to write a proper review about this movie. But this sad, boring, Evil Dead-wannabe doesn't deserve one, anyway. It was nowhere near the Evil Dead movies (and I didn't particularly care about those, either) except maybe in gore. I'll just list some things with a notice to horror fans: Don't watch this movie. The only "horror" in this movie is how bad it is.1. Are you a nervous girl sent inside a house to open the outer door for your friends? Don't do it. Investigate the cellar instead, hope that the guy hasn't unlocked the door before you're done.2. Your friend is blocking your path down the stairs. She's got blood all over her. Ask her in a casual manner to get out of the way, or what's the matter.3. The "Vittra" attacks you. Wrestle with it. Push it away, it shows talent in getting pushed into objects or over tables. Then just stand there and look perplexed until it's ready to attack again, then try to reach the door.4. Some Vittras are more durable than others. Some will be put down and die quite easily. Others will take an insane amount of damage before they give up.5. Always split up.6. We must go outside! No, it's dark and rainy, it won't work, get upstairs! Get in there, lock the door! Bad idea, we must go outside! Go this way! Go that way! Back this way! Get outta the way! 7. Some Vittras are aware of their condition, and doesn't really want to hurt you, but in the end they must. Others, be it your brother, doesn't care one bit.8. Main couple are given a few extra chances of survival. The Vittras make sure to not bite them whenever they get the chance. Support characters are a fair meal up for grabs, though.9. Some Vittras likes to scream. Loudly. It doesn't up the scarefactor, though.

I have had it! Everyone had been ranting and raving about how this film was the Swedish "Evil Dead" and then they have voiced their disappointment . This movie DOES embody the essence of Evil Dead with a 21st century twist. It's cheesy, its gory, its actors are looking for their break. ITS AMAZING. People say the plot line is ridiculous and that movie plays out terribly. That is basically Evil Dead in a nut shell. But its those amateur things that bring us the greatest cinema. The Swedes made some magic with this film. If you can appreciate a simple piece of horror, this film has it all. Ridiculous amounts of blood, sentimental feelings for the deceased, and lots of old rickety cabin scenes. This movie is great!!

I went to see this movie at London Fright Fest 2013. I was really looking forward to see it as I love Scandinavian movies such as Deadsnow or Trollhunter. Many reviewers compared it to Evil Dead, so obviously my expectations were high - and that was the problem. Don't compare it to the cult classic, they have very little in common. Unfortunately I did not find Wither funny, nor scary, a little gory yes (but I'm sure you've seen it all before), and have to admit I was leaving the cinema quite disappointed. The plot isn't anything special, takes off slowly, and characters aren't helping either (I actually found two main characters really annoying). I hope you'll going to like the movie more than I did, but please refrain from comparing it to Evil Dead.