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What Happens At The End Of Evil Dead Rise?
What Is The Plot Of Evil Dead Rise?
What Is Evil Dead Rise's Rotten Tomatoes Score?
Key Takeaways
- "Evil Dead Rise" ends with a shocking and brutal scene involving a possessed sister and a horrifying attempt to remove a baby from her stomach.
- The movie's setting in an apartment building adds a compelling and eerie element to the action-packed and familiar scenes of the Evil Dead franchise.
- While "Evil Dead Rise" may not be ranked first among the Evil Dead movies, its likable characters, engaging plot, and entertaining action make it an enjoyable watch for fans.
Just like Evil Dead (2013) has a memorable ending, the 2023 film Evil Dead Rise wraps up the story with a chilling final scene that suggests that the popular horror franchise could continue. After a decade-long break, fans were interested in seeing where the franchise would go next, and the result was a story about a young woman whose sister is possessed by a demon.
Evil Dead Rise grossed over $67 million domestically and over $146 million worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo. While most will always prefer the original The Evil Dead which was released in 1981, Evil Dead Rise has engaging characters and a great ending.
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What Happens At The End Of Evil Dead Rise?
At the end of Evil Dead Rise, the story takes a brutal turn as Ellie (Alyssa Sutherland) comes into the apartment and tries to remove the baby from Beth's stomach, which is as horrifying as it sounds. Kassie (Nell Fisher) and Beth (Lily Sullivan) stop Ellie. The death toll rises with Bridget killing Danny, who of course is now possessed. By now, the residents of the apartment building have become demonically possessed. While these action-packed scenes feel familiar to fans of the Evil Dead franchise, the fact that the movie is set in an apartment makes it compelling and eerie.
As Kassie and Beth hide in the elevator, Bridget, Danny, and Ellie become The Marauder, a terrible creature, and jump on the elevator which becomes a bloody mess. Kassie and Beth become horror movie final girls by using a wood chipper to hurt the Marauder and stop them from sawing Kassie's head off. The Evil Dead Rise ending examines the movie's theme of motherhood when Ellie's head, which is now separate from her body, tells Beth that she won't be a good parent.
How many Evil Dead movies are there?
- The Evil Dead (1981)
- Evil Dead II (1987)
- Army of Darkness (1992)
- Evil Dead (2013)
- Evil Dead Rises (2023)
In the last scene of Evil Dead Rise, something lunges at Jessica (Anna-Maree Thomas) as she walks through the apartment building's parking lot. This suggests that there are still creatures lurking around and that there could be another movie in the horror franchise.
When ranking the Evil Dead movies, fans might not put Evil Dead Rise first, but its apartment setting and compelling action still make it entertaining. Ellie is also a likable character with a moving family life. Without the set-up that she's a single parent with a creative career, it would still be fun to watch her become possessed by a demon. But the fact that she is fairly well-developed as a character makes the story more enjoyable.
What Is The Plot Of Evil Dead Rise?
Evil Dead Rise centers around Ellie, whose sister Beth tries to save her after she becomes possessed by a demon. While there are some plot holes in Evil Dead Rise, there are also some fun Evil Dead franchise Easter eggs that make the film enjoyable. After an earthquake occurs, a demon takes over Ellie, and Beth teams up with Ellie's kids Kassie, Bridget, and Danny to figure out what to do.
Evil Dead Rise's Director | Lee Cronin |
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Writer | Lee Cronin |
Cast | Alyssa Sutherland, Nell Fisher, Gabrielle Echols, Morgan Davies, Lily Sullivan |
Release Date | April 21st, 2023 (United States) |
Runtime | 97 minutes |
Metacritic Score | 69 |
Where To Watch | Prime Video |
When Danny discovers a book in the parking lot of the apartment building, it turns out that this is a Naturom Demonto text, which of course is what leads to Ellie becoming possessed. The book of the three Necronomicons in Evil Dead Rise is different from the others, which sets this movie apart.
Evil Dead Rise centers around Ellie's transformation, and Alyssa Sutherland enjoyed starring in the movie. She was interviewed by The Mary Sue and talked about the memorable elevator scene. She said:
“It was so much fun. I love being in harnesses and being thrown about as well. There’s a stunt that I have in the elevator where I kind of go from the top of the elevator and fall to the bottom. That stunt was really fun. That brief period of time where you feel weightless and you’re falling is really addictive."
What Is Evil Dead Rise's Rotten Tomatoes Score?
Evil Dead Rise's Rotten Tomatoes score is 84%. Evil Dead also has a 76% Audience Score. While these ratings might not be as high as some Rotten Tomatoes ratings for 2023 horror movies, these numbers prove that many enjoyed the fifth film in the franchise.
The Evil Dead Franchise Rotten Tomatoes Scores
- The Evil Dead: 86%
- Evil Dead II: 88%
- Army of Darkness: 78%
- Evil Dead (2013): 63%
Evil Dead fans are curious about whether there will be more movies in the franchise. Writer/director Lee Cronin spoke to Variety and was asked if he has sequel ideas. Cronin said:
"I certainly do. I didn’t want to bait it for sequels necessarily, even though the ending could be interpreted that way. But the ending for me was closing the loop back to the beginning. The way the story is told, I’ve got four places I’d like to look at in terms of where to go… I’m excited for the potential of what could be next and and really hope that I can be involved in in future chapters."
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