The newest entry in the Evil Dead franchise has officially become the highest-grossing film in the series. Evil Dead Rise, Lee Cronin’s blood-soaked sequel, has hit more than $100 million at the worldwide box office, absolutely smashing its $19 million budget, gaining more than 32 times the worldwide gross of Sam Raimi’s 1981 cult horror hit, and outperforming Fede Álvarez’s 2013 re-telling, which hit $97.5 million.
Its breakthrough of the 100M threshold has placed it within the top 10 highest-grossing films of the year, joining surprising horror releases Scream VI and M3GAN in the top 10.
Evil Dead Rise’s instant success was a surprise for many, though its early festival reviews and high acclaim from producers Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell helped fuel the spark that turned its massive opening weekend.
The new film currently holds an 84% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, praised for its extreme gore, artistic film style, and fun performances.
Directed and written by Lee Cronin, Evil Dead Rise stars Alyssa Sutherland (Vikings), Lily Sullivan (Barkskins), Gabrielle Echols (Reminiscence), Morgan Davies (The Hunter), and Nell Fisher.
The film follows down-on-her-luck Beth (Sullivan), who goes to stay with her sister Ellie (Sutherland) and her family in their high-rise apartment after finding out she’s unexpectedly pregnant. After an earthquake uncovers a vault underneath the building, the family finds a version of the Book of the Dead, reads it and all hell breaks loose.
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For those who have yet to see Evil Dead Rise in theaters, worry not because the film will be available in your home much sooner than you think. Digital VOD and physical release dates have been announced.
According to Bloody Disgusting, the digital version of Evil Dead Rise will be available for purchase tomorrow, May 9th, 2023, for $24.99 USD or for a 48-hour rental at $19.99 USD.
The film will be available for purchase and rent on AppleTV, Google Play, Vudu, and Amazon Prime Video.
If you’re a horror physical media collector, you won’t have to wait long, either. The Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD, and 4K UHD Combo Pack will all be available at major media retailers on Tuesday, June 27th, 2023.
