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Lobo1973May 19, 2023

Evil Dead Rise is just the 1st episode of new Star Wars trilogy: same story and situations, tons of fanservice. There is a loot of blood, but no tension, everything is predictable, no real scare jumps. We are far from Evil Dead real horror:Evil Dead Rise is just the 1st episode of new Star Wars trilogy: same story and situations, tons of fanservice. There is a loot of blood, but no tension, everything is predictable, no real scare jumps. We are far from Evil Dead real horror: also the deadies have just glooming eyes, not the dried skin, the havy make ups that made them so scaring. It's like the new necronomicon: not an ancient ritual book, but just an artbook. EDR is the all you can eat of horror movies: no ideas, no quality, just lot of blood… Expand

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PlasticSquidMay 17, 2023

At times Evil Dead Rise feels like an OK entry to the Evil Dead franchise and at other times it feels like any other generic possession horror movie that doesn't really match the soul or feel of the original movies. It flipped back and forthAt times Evil Dead Rise feels like an OK entry to the Evil Dead franchise and at other times it feels like any other generic possession horror movie that doesn't really match the soul or feel of the original movies. It flipped back and forth a bit too much for me.

Cinematography and sound design were pretty solid. Sometimes it felt a little too clean and crisp for such a frantic franchise, but that's probably me nitpicking. Overall they were great.

The characters felt pretty flat overall, an exception for me was Alyssa Sutherland (Ellie, the mother) who did a pretty decent job. The rest of the characters felt unmemorable. I just didn't feel much of a connection to any of them and there wasn't much development or performances that stood out to me. Some people are crying about an all-female primary cast or "woke" kid characters, but that had zero impact on why I wasn't very impressed. All of that weird, political pontification is irrelevant in my opinion.

There wasn't a lot to the story and the writing/dialogue wasn't particularly impressive. A lot of it felt average at best. At times the film relied too much on predictable jump scares and not the kind of horror that sticks with you. The original movies found a way to weave in a demented sense of fun or goofiness along with moments of trippy psychedelia that were absent in this iteration. It picked up a bit more at the end, but I had hoped for more of that throughout the movie.

Some of the CGI was spotty in certain scenes. Part of why I loved the originals so much involved the craft and effort put into a lot of the special effects, gore, and action. This felt a bit more dialed in when it comes to these aspects.

Overall, it was a little better than the average possession movie I see these days, but a little below average when you consider the franchise it's a part of. There were some decent nods and references to the originals, but it didn't quite have the same spirit - the execution felt a bit off. I would maybe give it a 6.5 if I could, but will lean more towards a 6 given the options available to me. It's worth a watch if you're a big fan of Evil Dead and also if you're a casual horror fan. I'd maybe wait until it's cheaper to rent online or when it lands on a streaming service though.… Expand

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icotzabbJun 30, 2023

Points for using non-cg blood here in most scenes. Some truly horrifying sequences will make most squirm. Even so theres nothing new here, its pretty shallow and a couple performances were outright humerously bad. And of course heavy handedPoints for using non-cg blood here in most scenes. Some truly horrifying sequences will make most squirm. Even so theres nothing new here, its pretty shallow and a couple performances were outright humerously bad. And of course heavy handed with its simplistic ideological messages, even though its obviously conveyed by the characters and their actions.… Expand

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WindolickerApr 29, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The mother, the sister, and the three daughters.....yes, I said three daughters, all were completely wooden. Why should I care about what happens to these people? The three daughters don't have any real emotions about what is happening; which is to say the acting is just awful. I know teenagers aren't known to be great actors but come on.

There's no character building at all, the first daughter is a DJ, the second is a political activist who wants to "Eat the Rich" (maybe she can eat the rich virtue signaling Hollywood elites who made this movie), and the adorable youngest daughter who just exists. The ultimate protagonist, the Aunt, is just a blank slate and also generally is a bad actress. What else is there to say? Nothing seemed exciting. Some X factor I can't put my finger on was missing. I keep circling back to the bad acting and lack of characterization. The creators also seemed to be scared to actually show true brutality. When the mother gets tied up in the elevator, I was expecting her to be violated by elevator cables (similar to the other films) but they couldn't go that far I guess, the tattoo machine got pulled away at the last second, the cheese grater just caused a scrape on a leg, the peep hole hallway scene is largely off camera, etc. Sure, they throw in tons of blood and gore but the dark humor of creative ways to kill someone wasn't in this film.

I will say something positive about it and that is the cinematography. Wow. There were certain parts of the film where I was struck by the visual art that I was witnessing. Other than that, I got an occasional chuckle from the dark humor and the sheer evil of the mother (she was a highlight). But man oh man, the supporting actors were just terrible. Can you imagine the horror of being a child or a teenager and witnessing your own mother die, come back to life, and then become a demon? The snot, tears, and shock washing over me in that moment would be indescribable.....and yet these three daughters take it all in stride. It just doesn't work. The blonde DJ girl is just an awful actress, holy cow....and I am not going to pretend for a single second that she was hired for anything other than certain political reasons.

PS: I can't help but wonder if the creators of the film are making some kind of subtle commentary by killing off this woke little family. Are they punishing the family for being leftists, is that the joke? Or are they supposed to be likeable and are we supposed to care about them because they are leftists? I doubt the creators thought that deeply about it. But it was a thought that crossed my mind.… Expand

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HoodelalliMay 13, 2023

Really not a special good horror movie. The 2013 version on Evil Dead is much better.

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4

TVJerryApr 27, 2023

The original Evil Dead & the sequel established director Sam Raimi's rep andshowy style. It's surprising that he and Bruce Campbell (the star of the others in the series) are Executive Producers on this 5th installment, because it clearlyThe original Evil Dead & the sequel established director Sam Raimi's rep andshowy style. It's surprising that he and Bruce Campbell (the star of the others in the series) are Executive Producers on this 5th installment, because it clearly lacks the punch of the originals. The plot revolves around a mother, her sister and her 3 kids who have to face the release of the malevolent force that viciously destroys everything in its path. The expected elements are there, zoom flying cameras (made much easier by drones), airborne body parts, flooding blood and creepy voices, but it all lacks any originality or impact. Even worse, there's no humor, which was the hallmark of the earlier ones. Basically, this is another "possession" thriller that doesn't come close to the excitement that's expected from this franchise.… Expand

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AntuhanApr 25, 2023

Regular, dentro de este género. és demasiado cañon Y és pir esto que no és mejor que la primera.

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MathiasBSApr 23, 2023

It was kinda meh.

Personally, I like it when a franchise knows what it is; and I feel like with Evil Dead, that has pretty much always been the case. The franchise has always been known for its crazy blend of extreme gore, slapstick comedyIt was kinda meh.

Personally, I like it when a franchise knows what it is; and I feel like with Evil Dead, that has pretty much always been the case. The franchise has always been known for its crazy blend of extreme gore, slapstick comedy and some absolutely horrifying monster designs, but in 2013 they rebooted the franchise and tried very hard to make a serious horror movie - but somehow they kinda of succeeded at that. Evil Dead Rise however, tries to land somewhere in between these two categories of horror and comedy, but ultimately it doesn’t really deliver in either department. There’s still some amazing special effects, great cinematography and a very entertaining third act to be found here though, but 2/3s of the movie is very much like a generic Hollywood horror-movie, without any of the self irony that the series has been known for since its second installment.
The music and sound design definitely doesn’t help with this either, as all the audio is just too polished and, well… Hollywood. There’s no sense of identity. Ultimately though, it’s a decent horror flick, but not worthy of the critics praise.
I imagine a lot of critics like it because it’s been so long since a genuine splatter movie gained mainstream attention, and while that is definitely nice to see, there’s tons of better options out there from decades back.… Expand

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VeejitApr 30, 2023

Good plot but no goosebumps on ghost's physical appearance. It wasn't that scary as expected but great acting

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AhkmanJun 16, 2023

It's not Evil Dead without Bruce Campbell, but this is a perfectly serviceable demonic possession/slasher movie that you can enjoy and immediately forget. The teenage characters are mildly obnoxious but are otherwise believable as siblingsIt's not Evil Dead without Bruce Campbell, but this is a perfectly serviceable demonic possession/slasher movie that you can enjoy and immediately forget. The teenage characters are mildly obnoxious but are otherwise believable as siblings and well enough acted. Hint: if you want your teenage girl character to be likeable, don't make her sole identifying characteristic that she is a political activist, as that will turn off most people. That said, having unlikeable side characters in a slasher movie can work just fine.… Expand

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5aurusApr 30, 2023

It was a little less scary than I expected, but that doesn't mean it wasn't scary. This movie was still scary enough. The best parts of the movie were the opening and the last quarter. The movie was long enough, I wouldn't want it to be longer.

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DodogameJun 3, 2023

I didn't like it, despite it being Evil Dead. The movie starts right away without any story or real understanding. It's just blood and gore that doesn't serve any purpose. The character finds the book within just 5 minutes of the film soI didn't like it, despite it being Evil Dead. The movie starts right away without any story or real understanding. It's just blood and gore that doesn't serve any purpose. The character finds the book within just 5 minutes of the film so easily. I really don't understand.… Expand

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EBERTSBIGTHUMBApr 21, 2023

It starts confidently then gradually lands in the same pitfalls as most horror movies

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4

Nobilis1984Apr 25, 2023

Generic and irrelevant horror film. The story is boring and poorly told.
The fact that the gore effects are harsh doesn't save the film.
After Scream 6 another failed attempt at a good horror film. Almost every scene of the original isGeneric and irrelevant horror film. The story is boring and poorly told.
The fact that the gore effects are harsh doesn't save the film.
After Scream 6 another failed attempt at a good horror film. Almost every scene of the original is reinterpreted, but unfortunately in a worse way.
If I want heaviness, watch Terifier 2, but I want suspense with Evil Dead.… Expand

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vgmkyleApr 25, 2023

This movie is Hereditary for children. It's not nearly as frightening as Hereditary, but it's still a pretty good movie for those that love horror of any kind. I recommend it as a casual outing that you don't have to worry about investingThis movie is Hereditary for children. It's not nearly as frightening as Hereditary, but it's still a pretty good movie for those that love horror of any kind. I recommend it as a casual outing that you don't have to worry about investing your soul into.… Expand

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ArkonBladeMay 12, 2023

It's a decent horror movie but a bad Evil Dead movie. Any Movie called Evil Dead that doesn't have Ash shouldn't even be bother to be made or call it something else. Its like making a Die Hard movie without John Mclain, it's just a bad idea.It's a decent horror movie but a bad Evil Dead movie. Any Movie called Evil Dead that doesn't have Ash shouldn't even be bother to be made or call it something else. Its like making a Die Hard movie without John Mclain, it's just a bad idea. If you try and forget you are watching a movie called Evil Dead its ok. Some decent horror and scares but plot wise its very basic. Kids find a book after a earthquake, the words get spoken, and bad things happen. Not even close to as good as Evil Dead 2 or Army of darkness. doesn't have the feel or the humor. I know Bruce Cambell is getting old and doesn't want to do play Ash anymore which we should have gotten more Evil dead movies with him 20+ years ago but its time to recast Ash then and get back to Evil Dead 2 and Army of Darkness style movies again.

I dont want any more Evil Dead remakes or reimagining's or what ever. Just get us back on track with Ash again.… Expand

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squarefenix00Aug 4, 2023

La trilogía de los 80's/90's sigue siendo inalcanzable. Ésta y el "remake" de hace unos años son pelis que pasan sin pena ni gloria. Predecible, sin tensión.

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bertobellamyApr 21, 2023

Not for the faint of heart. The story is very generic, but the gore fest will keep you hooked.

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jakeyjakeJul 2, 2023

Evil Dead Rise is a movie that will most likely be forgotten about when discussed amongst it's predecessors, it doesn't have the visual creativity, charm or humor of Sam Raimi's original 1981 classic, and it's also not nearly as visceral orEvil Dead Rise is a movie that will most likely be forgotten about when discussed amongst it's predecessors, it doesn't have the visual creativity, charm or humor of Sam Raimi's original 1981 classic, and it's also not nearly as visceral or brutal as Fede Alvarez's 2013 remake. This is a movie that doesn't fully commit to either side, and instead feels like an underwhelming lukewarm middle between the two extremes. The one thing the movie does try to do to stand out is offer a different setting, going away from the typical, creepy log cabin we've become accustomed to and instead takes place in a LA based apartment complex. The only problem is the movie does very little with this change, and there really isn't a memorable set piece or action sequence taken from this change, it might as well have taken place in a log cabin.… Expand

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WreticMay 12, 2023

if you're fan of the goofy Evil Dead with Ash, than skip this one. This, like the evil dead 2013 're-make/sequel' of fede alverez are focused on gore and have a more serious tone. Evil Dead Rise starts strong but it has all the beats you'dif you're fan of the goofy Evil Dead with Ash, than skip this one. This, like the evil dead 2013 're-make/sequel' of fede alverez are focused on gore and have a more serious tone. Evil Dead Rise starts strong but it has all the beats you'd expect from an evil dead movie, barely any surprises or new creative ideas are injected which is unfortunate. The ending leaves a lot desired because you've seen it done before, but better. I've watched this movie 3 times thus far to see if it would help, but alas it didn't. Gore = on point, story is meh, and the ending is just not creative at all. Giving throwbacks to the original or so is neat (a small cameo can be found if you listen to closely) but I feel like this movie directed by Lee Cronin is more of a "safe play" than something original. And let's be honest, both the 2013 and this one have only strong women in the lead role, we are in desperate need of an Ash character in this franchise again, who can be serious with its quirky joke drops from time to time but it is heavily focused on pushing the female leads in this franchise. Thus I score it a 6.… Expand

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HellHoleHorrorSep 10, 2023

This has much more in common with Evil Dead (2013) than the original trilogy. The tone is serious. It feels like they tried to modernise the concept whilst keeping some of the core ideas. It suffers from having mostly forgettable charactersThis has much more in common with Evil Dead (2013) than the original trilogy. The tone is serious. It feels like they tried to modernise the concept whilst keeping some of the core ideas. It suffers from having mostly forgettable characters and no real protagonist that goes on a journey. The horror is intense and entertaining but this isn’t enough for an Evil Dead film. The series deserves more. So this is my least favourite of the films and TV show but better than the games. The last thirty minutes was excellent but the first hour meandered a bit too much, they just didn’t have enough content. I enjoyed it enough. I just feel like some of the charm of the demonic creatures has been made more generic.… Expand

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AmadouIraklidisJul 30, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nothing anyone is doing makes any **** sense! It’s bewildering.

They watch their demon “mom” literally puke a river, and don’t do anything. They watch her boil a tub of water, then jump and cling to the ceiling, and sit in shock. They leave the two daughters alone while they read the demon death book. She sees the older daughter crouched on the counter LIKE A DEMON and just approaches, not a care in the world. Beth just lets demon Elle come closer to her with a shard of glass. No one does anything while bridget gets the worst tattoo ever. No one got help from the four death mannequins who were their neighbors, and instead just watched them die. Beth sees someone on the street and cant yell loud enough but doesnt even think to throw something at the hobo to get their attention. They watch demon elle talk about sllitting them open and just stand in shock. Beth watches her supposedly dead sister sit straight up like the exorcist and thinks her sister is alive???

Is it too much to ask for horror movie characters who will behave like real people?! I mean, come on, who in the mother**** piece of **** **** **** slime whore dog mother**** **** would just stand there while this thing that is contorted in highly unnatural ways, all bloody, with veins like a dead person, muttering ghoulish nonsense, throwing eggs into a pan wth blood walks towards them?! It makes no sense!

besides Beth in the last 5 minutes, Kassie was the only one who did anything of value! And she almost let the demon into the apartment! Sheesh.

Anyways, meh movie. The nonsense was funny though.… Expand

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