Evil Dead Rise: release date, reviews, cast and everything we know about the horror movie (2024)

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Evil Dead is back from the grave with another chapter in the long-running horror franchise and an anticipated new 2023 movie, Evil Dead Rise. To make things even better, the movie has the backing of the original masterminds, creator Sam Raimi and star Bruce Campbell, who are both serving as executive producers.

The Evil Dead franchise has long been a favorite of horror fans everywhere, starting with the the original trilogy of movies starring Campbell as Ash and including the TV spinoff series, Ash vs Evil Dead, and even a 2013 remake that received generally positive reviews.

How does Evil Dead Rise add to the movie franchise? Here's everything you need to know about the horror movie.

Evil Dead Rise release date

Evil Dead Rise is now playing exclusively in movie theaters.

Evil Dead Rise trailer

The first trailers for Evil Dead Rise is here, with a green band trailer for all audiences and a red band trailer for those that want to see some of the gory delights that await them with the movie. Watch both trailers directly below:

Evil Dead Rise cast

Playing the characters tasked with fighting off the unleashed demons in Evil Dead Rise include Lily Sullivan (I Met a Girl, Barkskins), Alyssa Sutherland (The Mist, Vikings), Morgan Davies (Storm Boy, The End), Gabrielle Echols (Reminiscence) and introduces Nell Fisher.

IMDb also lists Jayden Daniels (Shortland Street, Head High), Billy Reynolds-McCarthy (Shortland Street) and Tai Wano as part of the cast.

Evil Dead Rise plot

Lee Cronin wrote the script for Evil Dead Rise, with Warner Bros. providing this as the synopsis for the movie:

"Moving the action out of the woods and into the city, Evil Dead Rise tells a twisted tale of two estranged sisters, played by Sutherland and Sullivan, 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."

Evil Dead Rise reviews — what the critics are saying

This new chapter in the Evil Dead franchise is a good entry, according to critics. The movie is officially "Certified Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes, with a score of 88% as of April 21.

Here is a sampling of what the critics are saying:

Andy Klein, AV Club: "Evil Dead Rises [sic] marks a welcome return to the seamless blend of humor and genuine scares and creepiness that Raimi created 42 years ago."

Perri Nemiroff, YouTube: "Evil Dead continues to be one of the most consistent horror franchises we have. Lee Cronin & co. could not have understood the assignment any better."

Jason Bailey, The Playlist: "A viewer's experience depends disproportionately on their personal expectation of what an Evil Dead movie should be."

Evil Dead Rise director

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Cronin not only wrote the script, but he is the director of Evil Dead Rise as well. This is Cronin's most notable project to date, with his past credits including directing two episodes of Sam Raimi-produced Quibi series 50 States of Fright (now available on The Roku Channel) and the movie The Hole in the Ground.

How to watch Evil Dead movies and TV shows

Whether you're new to the Evil Dead franchise or a long-time fan who would love to revisit them before Evil Dead Rise hits screens, here's what you need to know on how to watch the varying Evil Dead titles:

  • The Evil Dead (1981): available to rent via digital on-demand in US and UK
  • Evil Dead II (1987): available to rent via digital on-demand in US and UK
  • Army of Darkness (1992): available to rent via digital on-demand in US and UK
  • Evil Dead (2013): available to rent via digital on-demand in US; streaming on NOW TV in the UK
  • Ash vs Evil Dead: streaming on Netflix in US and UK

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Michael Balderston is a DC-based entertainment and assistant managing editor for What to Watch, who has previously written about the TV and movies with TV Technology, Awards Circuit and regional publications. Spending most of his time watching new movies at the theater or classics on TCM, some of Michael's favorite movies include Casablanca, Moulin Rouge!, Silence of the Lambs, Children of Men, One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest and Star Wars. On the TV side he enjoys Only Murders in the Building, Yellowstone, The Boys, Game of Thrones and is always up for a Seinfeld rerun. Follow on Letterboxd.

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Evil Dead Rise: release date, reviews, cast and everything we know about the horror movie? ›

When Will Evil Dead

Evil Dead
Dubbed a "re-imagining" of The Evil Dead (1981), the film is the fourth installment in the Evil Dead film series. It stars Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Lou Taylor Pucci, Jessica Lucas, and Elizabeth Blackmore. The story follows a group of five people under attack by deadites in a remote cabin in the woods.
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Rise Be Released? Evil Dead Rise was initially set to be released on HBO Max back in 2022, but due to a new strategy implemented by the studio and positive test screenings, the film will instead be heading to theaters on April 21, 2023.

Is Danny in Evil Dead Rise a girl or boy? ›

Morgan Davies Is A Transgender Actor Who Played Danny In Evil Dead Rise. Morgan Davies is an up-and-coming transgender actor who is now most known for his role as Danny in Evil Dead Rise. The Australian actor came out as trans in 2020, with him being one of the higher-profile transgender men in Hollywood.

Was Evil Dead Rise a success? ›

The success of Lee Cronin's Evil Dead Rise, which grossed $147 million against its $15-19 million budget, has now spawned not one, but two announced spin-off movies. Per Deadline, Francis Galluppi is set to direct and came to Sam Raimi and co. with an original idea that he developed himself.

Does Evil Dead Rise have inappropriate scenes? ›

This movie is entirely gory, but they make it in a comical way. almost every scene either has buckets of gallons of blood, people getting dismembered or else. There's not much language but a 13 year old can handle this.

Who survived in Evil Dead Rise? ›

Beth and Kassie's survival in Evil Dead Rise is a big deal, as it could completely change Evil Dead's future. Having two survivors sets the precedent for more survivors to make it out of future Deadite attacks alive, meaning that these Evil Dead characters could go on to appear in sequels.

What happened to Ellie in Evil Dead Rise? ›

The building's power fails and Ellie is possessed by an unseen force. She returns to the apartment in a trance, menacingly threatens her family, and dies after pleading with Beth to protect her children. Ellie's neighbours help lay her to rest in her bedroom and search for a way out.

Who is the Mexican guy in Evil Dead? ›

Ash vs Evil Dead (TV Series 2015–2018) - Ray Santiago as Pablo Simon Bolivar - IMDb.

What demon is in Evil Dead Rise? ›

The Marauder Is Evil Dead's Most Horrifying (& Chaotic) Demon Yet. Evil Dead Rise's Marauder is now the Sam Raimi franchise's most terrifying demonic creature yet, not just because of the grotesque body horror used to create it, but also because of the difficulty in destroying it.

Was Evil Dead a flop? ›

That movie was “Evil Dead.” It ended up grossing millions, jumpstarting both his career and the careers of Bruce Campbell and his brothers. The sequel, “Evil Dead II,” would become a cult hit and a tremendous box office success.

Is Ash in Evil Dead Rise? ›

Besides the brief sound of his voice during the Necronomicon scene, Bruce Campbell's Ash isn't in the latest movie, Evil Dead Rise. Instead, the spotlight shines on sisters Beth and Ellie, alongside Ellie's kids.

Can a 14 year old watch Evil Dead Rise? ›

Evil Dead Rise Is Not Appropriate For Children Under The Age Of 15. Horror films are often popular with many younger viewers, especially teens and tweens, but Evil Dead Rise is a bit more frightening than the usual PG-13 movies that populate theaters.

Does Evil Dead Rise have Jumpscares? ›

It is torture to watch Kassie slowly but surely believe that the demon is Ellie. It's a psychologically thrilling sequence mixed in with jump scares that keep the audience on the edge of their seats.

Is there jumpscares in Evil Dead? ›

See below for the exact times and descriptions of the 20 jump scares in Evil Dead, which has a jump scare rating of 4.0. Jump Scare Rating: The scares in Evil Dead tend to be of the gross-out variety as there is plenty of over the top violence and gore.

How many deaths are in Evil Dead Rise? ›

Where all of the previous movies were set in a cabin in the woods, Evil Dead Rise is set in an apartment building, meaning that there are way more unsuspecting citizens for the Kandarian Demon to possess. As a result, Evil Dead Rise has nine deaths, and those are only the ones that are confirmed.

Who is the girl at the end of Evil Dead Rise? ›

How many Evil Dead movies are there? In the last scene of Evil Dead Rise, something lunges at Jessica (Anna-Maree Thomas) as she walks through the apartment building's parking lot. This suggests that there are still creatures lurking around and that there could be another movie in the horror franchise.

Does Evil Dead Rise have a happy ending? ›

Beth has decided to keep her baby and knows she has to take care of Kassie now. They are not confident the nightmare is over, so Beth decides to take the chainsaw with her. It's not a happy ending per se, but Beth and Kassie manage to survive the night's horrors. Unfortunately, the Deadite menace still exists.

What did Danny do in Evil Dead Rise? ›

An aspiring DJ, Danny discovered an ancient book and a series of vinyl records hidden beneath the parking garage of Monde Apartments, and accidentally awakened the Kandarian Demon. Danny first appeared in the 2023 film Evil Dead Rise. He was portrayed by Morgan Davies.

How old is Danny in Evil Dead? ›

Danny Hicks, an actor who starred in the horror classic “Evil Dead II,” has died after battling cancer. He was 68. Hicks' convention management team, Full Empire Productions, posted the news on Facebook, writing, “Danny passed away at his home in CA.

Who is the possessed girl in the Evil Dead? ›

Natalie is the girlfriend of David in Evil Dead and arrives with him to support Mia with Eric and Olivia in her attempt to ditch her heroin addiction. She is the third to be possessed, after Mia and Olivia, and the second to die.

What is the creature in Evil Dead Rise? ›

The Marauder. Adam Johansen and Damian Martin from creature effects house Odd Studio were tasked with creating this monstrous beast of a Deadite, and it's the stuff of nightmares! The Marauder is basically three possessed family members that have been mutated together to form a hellish murderous spider-like creature.

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