Evil Dead Rise - movie: watch streaming online (2024)

Fifth Evil Dead entry features Sam Raimi serving as an executive producer.

Evil Dead Rise is a supernatural horror film written and directed by Lee Cronin for Warner Bros. Pictures. It is based on the beloved Evil Dead franchise and is the fifth installment of the film series. Franchise creator Sam Raimi and original Evil Dead star Bruce Campbell are executive producers on the film while original franchise producer Rob Tapert also produces this entry.

Raimi specifically chose Cronin, best known for his 2019 horror film The Hole in the Ground, to write and direct the film. Evil Dead Rise expands on the mythology of the original film and also features references to the franchise’s past. Stephen McKeon scores the film after having worked with Cronin previously on The Hole in the Ground. Ash vs Evil Dead alums Dave Garbett and Bryan Shaw are credited in the film as well handling cinematography and editing duties respectively.

Alyssa Sutherland portrays the lead role of single mom Ellie who is tasked with raising three children in a small apartment. Lily Sullivan plays Ellie’s estranged sister, Beth. Gabrielle Echols, Morgan Davies, Neil Fisher, Mia Challis, Tai Wano, Jayden Daniels and Billy Reynolds-McCarthy round out the cast.

• October 4, 2019
  • Sam Raimi, the creator of the Evil Dead franchise, announced that a new movie in the series is currently being developed. Original star Bruce Campbell has been confirmed to take on a producing role for the upcoming movie. (Source: MovieWeb)
• June 7, 2020
  • Producer Bruce Campbell confirms Lee Cronin was chosen to direct the next installment in the Evil Dead film franchise. Campbell disclosed that the decision to appoint Cronin was made by Sam Raimi himself. (Source: Empire)
• May 25, 2021
  • It was confirmed that the upcoming film in the Evil Dead series will be titled Evil Dead Rise. The movie was acquired by New Line Cinema and HBO Max. Additionally, it was announced that Lily Sullivan and Alyssa Sutherland will be starring in the film. (Source: Hollywood Reporter)
• June 5, 2021
  • Filming began in New Zealand. (Source: Collider)
• October 26, 2021
  • Over 6,500 litres of fake blood was used during the filming of Evil Dead Rise. (Source: ComicBook)
• April 10, 2022
  • The score of the film was confirmed to be executed by Stephen McKeon. (Source: Film Music Reporter)
• August 23, 2022
  • The film was given a theatrical release date of April 21, 2023. (Source: Collider)
• January 3, 2023
  • Two trailers were released for Evil Dead Rise -- the red-band and green-band versions. Both teased the bloody paranormal terror inflicted upon this family. (Source: Collider)
• April 21, 2023
  • Evil Dead Rise released in theatres.