A twisted tale of two estranged sisters whose reunion is 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.
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- Kevin WardJuly 2, 2025Evil Dead Rise is a bloody good time at the theater. Alyssa Sutherland’s physical performance and creepy unsettling movements make for an excellent deadite. Plenty of callbacks to the original films as well as the 2013, but at the same time it doesn’t really expand much on the lore or present anything markedly new aside from a location change out of the cabin in the woods and into a decrepit old apartment building. The family dynamic does add a layer of tension to the horrors. It would be much harder to just cut bait and run if it was close family member being possessed; and the weight of that family dynamic is felt throughout thanks to some great performances from all of the young actors. The film is really well shot making good use of the confined location. I really loved the look of the peephole sequences. I loved the cold open sequence. It features a gorgeous shot of an A frame cabin in the woods and a really awesome title card reveal. At the same time though, the opening sequence (and the closing bookend) really doesn’t tie in narratively to anything else. I had a really good time with it. It’s honestly probably my least favorite Evil Dead film, but that’s largely because the bar has been set so high. (Also, I’ve yet to see Army of Darkness). Highly recommend for the horror fans out there. See it in a packed theater, with a great sound sound system.
- TechyourlustMay 13, 2026If you think the Evil Dead franchise needs a cabin in the woods to work, this movie will happily prove you wrong from the top floor of a crumbling L.A. apartment. It’s a brutal, high-tension nightmare that swaps the "splatter-stick" comedy of the past for pure, mean-spirited dread. What makes it a Top-Tier entry for me is how it respects the legacy while carving its own path. It’s packed with "fan service" that rewards the die-hards without slowing down the scares. And a nugget in the movie is that voice screaming, "It’s called the Book of the Dead for a reason!" is the legend himself.
- Zokkiie2d agoThis was a pretty solid way to bring the Evil Dead series back. The apartment setting is a cool change and gives the movie a more closed-in, stressful feeling where the horror feels like it’s constantly right in your face. The practical effects are easily one of the best parts, with some absolutely brutal and creative moments that fit the series perfectly. The movie is missing some of the weird charm and personality of the older entries, and the characters aren’t quite as memorable. Some parts feel familiar, but the pacing, atmosphere, and insane amount of gore keep it going. Not the best Evil Dead movie, but it’s a fun, nasty horror ride that does the franchise justice.
- A C (Nickname)May 8, 2026It's alright - picks up in the third act but unfortunately all the fun stuff is over before you know it. There's some weird callbacks to the old films that dont really fit and they constantly beat you over the head with the themes of the film, which gets irritating + montonous. Overall I'd say the Fede Alvarez remake was a better entry.
- macaronzMay 1, 2026Evil Dead Rise is a solid entry that delivers the blood-soaked, creepy atmosphere the franchise is known for. The gore is plentiful, and the mother's possession is genuinely unsettling she's a terrifying presence. However, the shift in setting and tone feels like a slight departure from the franchise's core identity. While the excessive bloodshed is visually impressive, it doesn’t quite make up for a lack of narrative depth and the creative "spark" that made the earlier films so unique. I wish there was a bit more of that original creativity and substance behind the blood. Still a fun, creepy watch if you’re a Evil Dead fan!
- neuroparadoxJuly 29, 2025I get trying something new with a location/environment but if you are going to treat it exactly the same as a cabin in the woods, then you're not really adding anything new other than backdrop. I just feel it was a missed opportunity to do something interesting in the new urban setting....maybe having to fight down the building floor by floor, and each level is some new horror or challenge? I dunno, maybe I have too high of standards set by Evil Dead 2, which I saw when I was 7, and it scared the all the solids (and liquids) out of my body. 💩🟡💦 Still probably one of my earliest memories is watching Evil Dead 2: Dead By Dawn with my brother and him warning me it will give me nightmares... and him being totally right about that shit 😱 No likes yet
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Evil Dead Rise was released on April 19, 2023.
Evil Dead Rise was directed by Lee Cronin.
Evil Dead Rise has a runtime of 1h 36m.
Evil Dead Rise was produced by Robert Tapert.
A twisted tale of two estranged sisters whose reunion is 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.
The key characters in Evil Dead Rise are Beth (Lily Sullivan), Ellie (Alyssa Sutherland), Danny (Morgan Davies).
Evil Dead Rise is rated R.
Evil Dead Rise is a Horror, Thriller film.
Evil Dead Rise has an audience rating of 7.6 out of 10.
Evil Dead Rise had a budget of $15M.
Evil Dead Rise has made $147.3M at the box office.