Evil Dead Rise

Evil Dead Rise

movie

2023

WISE
38%

WISE Score

85

Avg. Tomatometer

Family reunions are usually awkward, but they rarely involve a Necronomicon and a cheese grater.

RT Critics85%
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Screenwise Verdict

If you're looking for a wholesome family movie night, run in the opposite direction. Evil Dead Rise is a relentless, bloody, and genuinely mean-spirited horror flick that takes the 'mommy dearest' trope to a demonic extreme.

It’s a masterclass in modern practical horror, but it’s also an endurance test. This isn't 'fun' horror like Scream; it’s the kind of movie that leaves you feeling like you need a shower and a hug. Save it for when the kids are at a sleepover—and even then, keep the lights on.

Age Fit

This is strictly for adults and older teens who are already seasoned horror fans. It is significantly meaner and more graphic than the campy Evil Dead films of the 80s.

WISE Breakdown
Wholesome
12

It's a movie about a mother being possessed by a demon and trying to slaughter her own children. While there's a theme of sisterly protection, the 'family' element is used strictly for maximum trauma.

Imaginative
88

The Evil Dead franchise has always been a sandbox for creative camerawork and inventive practical effects. Moving the action from a cabin to a claustrophobic apartment building adds a fresh, terrifying layer to the lore.

Safe
5

This is a hard R. It features extreme graphic violence, body horror involving kitchen appliances, child endangerment, and enough fake blood to fill a swimming pool. Not for the faint of heart or anyone under 17.

Enriching
42

As a piece of genre filmmaking, it's top-tier. It showcases incredible makeup work and sound design. However, it’s purely an endurance test for entertainment rather than an ethical or educational journey.

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Why It Might Be Great

  • Practical effects that put CGI-heavy horror to shame with visceral, tactile scares.
  • Lily Sullivan and Alyssa Sutherland deliver powerhouse performances that make the horror feel grounded and personal.
  • Creative kills that use everyday household items in ways that will make you look at your kitchen differently.
  • Tight pacing that skips the boring buildup and gets straight to the demonic carnage.
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What to Watch For

  • The cheese grater scene is exactly as painful as you're imagining. It’s a short sequence but a high-water mark for cringe-inducing gore.
  • Possessed children are a major part of the plot. If seeing kids in peril or acting as the 'monsters' is a dealbreaker, skip this one.
  • The blood elevator sequence is a massive, messy homage to The Shining that is significantly more graphic.
  • Demonic taunting is psychological and mean-spirited, focusing on the breakdown of the mother-child bond.

Conversation Starters

  • "Why do you think horror movies use familiar settings like an apartment or a kitchen to scare us?"
  • "If you were in that building, what's the first thing you'd grab to defend yourself?"
  • "How does the movie play with the idea of a mother's 'love' versus the demon's possession?"
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