This Monday Fred recommends: Evil Dead Rise (2023)
Even though I think it may be the weakest, this series doesn't have a single bad entry!
A family reunion is cut short when demons are unleashed in their dilapidated apartment building
As I said before this is by no means a bad movie. It's was actually quite a bit of fun! It's just that I feel this is the weakest entry we've gotten so far. The movie feels at odds with itself when it comes to its tone. For a while it felt like they were going to play it pretty serious but after things get going, there are a few gags thrown in that make it more tongue-in-cheek. Never hitting the serious, grim tone of the 2013 remake; but also not hitting the campy, over-the-top nature of Evil Dead II (1987). And with the story involving kids, it felt like they were slightly pulling their punches with how far they took the carnage-candy. That being said though, there's still quite a bit of the red stuff being splattered on screen! And I love the change of location from a cabin in the woods to a rundown apartment building! It really helps this one standout from the rest of the series. Though, I do wish they did a little more with it; they mention Room 82 and the state that it's in, but it's never seen or used. And lastly, I love the design of the lead Deadite here, probably one of the more unsettling designs for the franchise!
All-in-all it's still a fun movie and I can't wait to re-watch it and add it into my Halloween rotation!
But what do you think? Have you seen Evil Dead Rise (2023)? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!
Until next time I hope everyone has a great day!
