Evil Dead Rise 2023
The story follows Beth (Lily Sullivan), a guitar technician, who visits her estranged sister Ellie (Alyssa Sutherland), a single mother raising three children—Danny (Morgan Davies), Bridget (Gabrielle Echols), and Kassie (Nell Fisher)—in a cramped apartment. Their reunion is disrupted when an earthquake reveals a hidden chamber containing the Book of the Dead and a cursed vinyl record. Playing the record unleashes demonic spirits, known as Deadites, leading to a brutal battle for survival .📅 Release & Critics Theatrical Release: April 21, 2023 Streaming Release: May 9, 2023 Runtime: 1 hour 36 minutes Box Office Gross: $67.2 million in the U.S. Rotten Tomatoes: 84% critic score, 76% audience score Metacritic: 68/100Critics praised the film for its intense horror and inventive gore, though some noted a lack of depth in the storyline. The Times of India rated it 3/5, highlighting its hyper-real gore and strong performances .🧠 Franchise Context Evil Dead Rise marks a departure from the original trilogy and the 2013 reboot by introducing a new setting and characters. While it maintains the franchise's signature blend of horror and dark humor, it emphasizes a more grounded and visceral approach to terror .📺 Where to Watch As of May 2025, Evil Dead Rise is available for streaming on HBO Max, offering a rich selection of horror films encompassing classics, cult favorites, and contemporary standouts .🌍 Worldwide Box Office Evil Dead Rise (2023) achieved significant box office success, becoming the highest-grossing film in the Evil Dead franchise. Total Gross: Approximately $147.2 million Domestic (U.S. & Canada): $67.2 million International: $79.8 millionThis performance ranks the film among the top 1,400 highest-grossing films of all time globally.📊 Franchise Comparison Evil Dead Rise surpassed the 2013 reboot, which earned around $97 million worldwide, marking a significant milestone for the series.💰 Profitability With a production budget under $20 million, the film achieved a net profit of approximately $46 million, underscoring its financial success.🧾 Conclusion Evil Dead Rise (2023) successfully revitalizes the iconic horror franchise by shifting the setting from isolated cabins to an urban high-rise, delivering intense scares and innovative gore effects. With strong performances and a fresh take on the Deadite mythology, it has become the highest-grossing film in the Evil Dead series, earning around $147 million worldwide against a modest budget. Praised for its visceral horror and atmosphere, it marks a notable evolution for the franchise, appealing to both longtime fans and new audiences alike.
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