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The Evil Dead franchise is back from the dead, and it’s making its way to Los Angeles via “Evil Dead Rise.”
See the newest and scariest entry in the long-running franchise when it hits streaming services in Canada.
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What Is Evil Dead Rise About?
“Evil Dead Rise” is a supernatural horror film that marks the return of the Evil Dead franchise. The film sees the reunion of two estranged sisters named Ellie and Beth. The reawakening of the Necronomicon abrupted their reunion and unleashed malevolent spirits that possessed Ellie. The now-possessed Ellie goes on a gruesome killing spree, leaving Beth to fend off her possessed sister and protect her nephew and nieces from their murderous mother.
“Evil Dead Rise” premiered at the South by Southwest conference on March 15, 2023. It hit theaters on April 21, 2023. This supernatural horror flick has a 97-minute runtime.
Who Are in the Cast and Production of Evil Dead Rise?
Lee Cronin serves as writer and director. New Line Cinema and Renaissance Pictures produced the film while Warner Bros. Pictures handled the distribution. The cast includes relative newcomers like:
- Alyssa Sutherland as Ellie
- Lily Sullivan as Beth
- Morgan Davies as Danny
- Gabrielle Nichols as Bridget
- Nell Fisher as Kassie
- Richard Crouchley as Caleb
- Mirabai Pease as Teresa
- Anna-Maree Thomas as Jessica
- Jayden Daniels as Gabriel
What is the Rating for Evil Dead Rise?
“Evil Dead Rise” is rated 18A in Canada. The film is gory and unsettling, with extremely graphic depictions of violence and bodily harm. It contains multiple scenes with characters sustaining grievous injuries and gruesome on-screen deaths.
How Many People Watch Evil Dead Rise?
The newest film in the Evil Dead franchise was a commercial hit, debuting with a whopping $24.5 million. As of writing, “Evil Dead Rise” has already grossed $131.8 million at the global box office.
How Are the Reviews for Evil Dead Rise?
“Evil Dead Rise” received positive reviews from critics and fans of the beloved horror series, earning praise for its scares and compelling characters. IMDb gave the film a 6.9 rating while Metacritic gave it a 69% Metascore. “Evil Dead Rise” is certified fresh on RottenTomatoes, with an 84% score on the Tomatometer. Read all about the reviews for “Evil Dead Rise.”
- “Evil Dead Rise is both a familiar and refreshing Evil Dead sequel that delivers all the gore you’d expect with a measured dose of the humor that makes this series a fan favorite.” – Matt Donato of IGN
- “In keeping with “Evil Dead” tradition, there’s also an abundance of bloody mayhem that increases exponentially until a hugely satisfying and splatterific climax.” – Joe Leydon of Variety
Where to Watch Evil Dead Rise in Canada?
Have a bloody good time watching “Evil Dead Rise” on several platforms.
Is Evil Dead Rise Available on Streaming?
It’ll be quite a while before you can stream “Evil Dead Rise” as Warner Bros. has been dead silent on where and when viewers can stream it.
Is Evil Dead Rise Available for Rent (VOD)?
| Platform | Rent | Purchase |
| Amazon | CAD$24.99 | CAD$29.99 |
| iTunes | CAD$24.99 | CAD$29.99 |
| Google Play Store | CAD$24.99 | CAD$29.99 |
| Microsoft Store | CAD$24.99 | CAD$29.99 |
| Cineplex Store | CAD$24.99 | CAD$29.99 |
| VUDU | CAD$27.09 | CAD$36.58 |
Please note that rented films and TV shows are only available for a limited time.
Is Evil Dead Rise Available on Cable or Free TV?
There’s no word yet on when you can watch “Evil Dead Rise” on free or cable TV.
Should I Use a VPN to Watch Evil Dead Rise?
Unless you plan on watching it on VUDU, you won’t need a VPN to watch this bloody supernatural thriller using the mentioned viewing options.
Evil Dead Rises From The Grave
“Evil Dead Rise” marks the fifth resurrection of the franchise from the grave to scare and entertain fans. The film ditches its classic backwoods setting in favor of a more claustrophobic urban experience. The film revives the franchise with more scares and more blood — and you can watch it all on VOD.
