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entertainment2 years ago

"Evil Dead Rise: The Latest Horror Hit Now Streaming and Available for Home Viewing"

Evil Dead Rise, the latest installment in the Evil Dead series, is now available for streaming on Vudu for $24.99 in SD, HD, or UHD. The movie, which has received positive reviews from audiences and critics, follows a family battling Deadites in their Los Angeles apartment building. Director Lee Cronin aimed to maintain the spirit and energy of the previous movies while also making it an entertaining experience. The film stars Lily Sullivan, Alyssa Sutherland, and Morgan Davies, among others, and introduces a new type of Deadite.

via Gizmodo|
#entertainment#evil-dead-rise#horror
entertainment2 years ago

Evil Dead Rise: Digital and Physical Release Dates Announced

Warner Bros. Pictures announced that "Evil Dead Rise," directed by Lee Cronin, will be available on VOD for $24.99 and PVOD for $19.99 starting May 9, 2023. The film will also be released on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on June 27, 2023. The story takes the franchise out of the woods and into the big city, following two estranged sisters battling flesh-possessing demons. The film delivers great horror gags and opens up the world of the Deadites to new and exciting future opportunities.

via /Film|
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film2 years ago

The Universe Expands: Understanding the Ending of 'Evil Dead Rise'

Lee Cronin, the writer/director of "Evil Dead Rise," explains the twist ending of the film and how it sets up potential sequels. The film introduces a new Deadite character, Jessica, whose possession and journey to a lake cabin is shown in the prologue. Cronin reveals that the prologue actually takes place after the events of the main story, and that Jessica's ability to drive while slowly turning into a Deadite hints at a larger, scalable apocalypse. Cronin has multiple ideas for future avenues to explore in the franchise, including the history shared on vinyl and the aftermath of the carnage at the building.

via IndieWire|
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film2 years ago

Exploring the Sequel Ideas and Gore of 'Evil Dead Rise'

"Evil Dead Rise" director Lee Cronin discusses potential sequels and the film's R rating. He has ideas for four places to go in future chapters, including the history behind the Book of the Dead, the aftermath in the apartment building, and a return to the woods. The film received an R rating due to its entertaining and outlandish horror, with only minor tweaks needed to avoid an NC-17 rating. The inspiration for the cheese grater scene came from the necessity of finding something different during the COVID pandemic.

via Variety|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Evil Dead Rise: Director and Reviews Discuss Franchise Homage and Gore-Filled Sequel"

Director Lee Cronin has revealed that he has discussed the possibility of a crossover film between the different storylines within the Evil Dead franchise with Sam Raimi and Fede Alvarez. While acknowledging that any such project would be "definitely way off on the horizon," Cronin said he wouldn't be surprised if something like that came together. The original Evil Dead timeline started with Raimi's The Evil Dead in 1981, starring Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams.

via IGN|
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film2 years ago

"Evil Dead Rise: A Bloody Homage to Sam Raimi with Spielbergian Themes"

Lee Cronin, the director of Evil Dead Rise, spoke about his inspiration for the film and his fascination with family dynamics in horror. He believes that family is a universal theme that can be found in all types of stories, including horror. Cronin also discussed his close relationship with his own family and how it influenced his storytelling. He incorporated themes of motherhood and identity loss into Evil Dead Rise, which is now playing in theaters.

via Polygon|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Evil Dead Rise" Revives Demonic Franchise with Bloody Fun and Homage.

Director Lee Cronin used fake blood and vomit to help child actor Nell Fisher understand the make-believe nature of a horror movie while filming "Evil Dead Rise." Fisher plays Ellie's daughter Kassie in the film, which sees a family terrorized by demonic beings called Deadites. Cronin praised Fisher's talent and said he made an effort to earn her parents' trust before casting her. "Evil Dead Rise" is now in theaters.

via Insider|
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film2 years ago

"Evil Dead Rise: A Review of Lee Cronin's Homage to the Demonic Franchise"

Writer-director Lee Cronin discusses how he maintained the spirit and energy of the Evil Dead franchise while changing up the characters and setting for Evil Dead Rise, which takes place in an apartment building in Los Angeles. Cronin wanted to make sure the movie was entertaining and scary, with moments of levity to release the tension. He also talks about his affinity for themes of loved ones changing and the isolation of apartment living as a setting for horror. Cronin believes all horror is elevated and hopes audiences will embrace the more visceral and entertaining horror films that are currently popular. So far, the reaction to Evil Dead Rise has been supportive and positive.

via Gizmodo|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Evil Dead Rise" Director's Bloody Vision Comes to Life in Deranged Franchise Revival

Lee Cronin, the writer and director of "Evil Dead Rise," the fifth installment in the horror series, used 6,500 liters of real, sticky, cooked movie blood on set to make blood a character in the film. Cronin's vision is a heartfelt story about a mother, her sister, and her three children fighting for survival in a large apartment complex. Sam Raimi, the director of the original "Evil Dead," advised Cronin to make sure the Deadites are really scary and use the book. The film premiered at SXSW and has been scaring audiences.

via Variety|
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