Horror is one of the most popular genres of movies in the world. The genre delving into supernatural and unrealistic happenings draws many spectators to the cinema. The thrill of getting startled and shocked by the events happening on-screen is immense while watching horror movies. Hence, it is no surprise that some horror movie franchises have been entertaining the crowd for years. One such franchise is the Evil Dead.
The Evil Dead film franchise has been around forever. The first movie in the series was released in 1981 with the subsequent sequels released in 1987 and 1993. The franchise was resurrected in 2013, with its latest installment released on April 21, 2023. The movies are centered around Deadites and the Book of the Dead. The franchise was created by Sam Raimi. If you are wondering where to watch the latest installment in the series, you are in the correct place. Here’s how to watch ‘Evil Dead Rise‘.
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How To Watch ‘Evil Dead Rise‘?
The fifth installment in the Evil Dead franchise, aptly named ‘Evil Dead Rise’ was released in theaters, after the initial plan to release it on HBO Max was scrapped. The theatrical release of the movie was green-lighted after the test screenings for the movie were very positive and favorable towards the movie.
‘Evil Dead Rise’ is not on streaming services as of now. The only way to watch the horror flick right now is in your nearest movie theater. The movie has been running successfully in cinemas around the world since its release and has garnered positive reviews. The movie cannot be streamed digitally as of now, but one can assume the movie to arrive on HBO Max, once its theatrical showings come to an end. We will update the article as and when the movie arrives on a digital platform.
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What To Expect From The Movie?
Unlike the first three movies in the Evil Dead series, the latest movie doesn’t feature Bruce Campbell’s protagonist Ash Williams. Although, just like the previous films, the movie features the Book of the Dead and the demonic creatures spawned from the book. The movie focuses on two sisters who have drifted apart over the years.
Beth arrives to visit her elder sister Ellie when an earthquake strikes the building. The earthquake damages the building structure and an abandoned underground hole is unraveled. When Ellie’s children investigate the area, they come across an ancient book named The Book of the Dead. The book unleashes havoc on the family and no one is spared.
Similar to the earlier films in the franchise, there are a lot of classic horror elements in ‘Evil Dead Rise’. The movie is written and directed by Lee Cronin. Executive producer and the creator of the franchise Sam Raimi has promised that the movie has many elements similar to the earlier films. The producers are also gearing up to extend the franchise in the coming years if the current installment is successful.
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