Evil Dead Rise
Evil Dead Rise

Movie spotlight

Evil Dead Rise

2023
Movie
96 min
English

A reunion between two estranged sisters gets cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival as they face the most nightmarish version of family imaginable.

Insights

IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Metacritic66/100
Google Users84%
Director: Lee CroninGenres: Horror, Comedy, Gore

Plot Summary

A twisted take on the 'cabin in the woods' trope, this installment of the Evil Dead franchise sees two estranged sisters fighting for survival when flesh-possessing demons unleash chaos in their Los Angeles apartment building. As the demonic entities grow stronger, they turn the sisters' own family against them, leading to a brutal and blood-soaked battle for their lives.

Critical Reception

Evil Dead Rise received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its relentless gore, intense action, and creative set pieces. While some noted a departure from the isolated setting of previous films, the movie was widely considered a worthy and bloody addition to the Evil Dead legacy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visceral gore and inventive horror sequences.

  • Applauded for strong performances, particularly from its lead actresses.

  • Acknowledged as a fresh, albeit different, take on the beloved Evil Dead formula.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed 'Evil Dead Rise,' highlighting its effective scares, impressive practical effects, and satisfyingly gruesome violence. Many appreciated the film's ability to deliver a fresh and intense horror experience within the established franchise.

Fun Fact

The film's iconic 'blood drip' cheese grater scene was achieved using practical effects with stage blood, rather than CGI, to enhance its visceral impact.

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My Review

TMDB Reviews

8 reviews
Brent Marchant

Brent Marchant

As contemporary horror films go, I’ll freely admit that this is a genre about which I couldn’t care less. I find most of these films boring, predictable, stupid and not especially scary. In fact, the only ones to which I’ll even give a seco...

JPV852

JPV852

Okay supernatural horror and entry into the long-running franchise that really takes off during the blood-drenched finale. Can't say I loved it and it was far too dark at times to even tell what was going on, but thought it was on par with ...

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**"Evil Dead Rise"** (2023) is a captivating and bone-chilling horror film that left me on the edge of my seat. From the opening scene to the final credits, the movie delivers a relentless onslaught of terror and gore. The practical effects...

Nathan

Nathan

Evil Dead Rise puts a creative spin on the classic franchise while also remaining faithful to the core experience. The story is not overly complex and admittedly somewhat generic, as the main characters find the Book of the Dead, read it...

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

This is certainly a triumph for the visual and audio effects folks. Otherwise, I found it all a bit derivative and frankly a rather classless rehash of the much more entertaining original. It's tough to just keep on re-inventing these theme...

Chris Sawin

Chris Sawin

_Evil Dead Rise_ is mostly entertaining as a new entry of the _Evil Dead_ franchise, but it’s got some hiccups that should be ironed out in any potential sequel. The cast’s performances are all strong, with Sutherland masterfully making ...

GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

If you are expecting an Evil Dead movie... well, I guess it depends on what generation you're from. If you are expecting Evil Dead, Evil Dead 2, Army of Darkness, the films of the unholy trilogy... you are going to be gravely disappointed....

garethmb

garethmb

Evil Dead Rise Gives Series Fans A Fresh Take And Plenty Of Gore Usually when a film series is embarking on a fifth outing the challenges of keeping things fresh and original yet being new and creative can be a massive obstacle. Horro...

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