It's too early to say for sure but "Evil Dead Rise" might end up being my favourite horror film of 2023 (it's only April after all). If you are unfamiliar with the "Evil Dead" series of films, well it doesn't really matter; although if you are, your enjoyment factor will go up by at least the length of a chainsaw. What's it all about? A single mom and her three kids are living in a run down apartment building which was built atop a former bank. When an earthquake hits, it opens a hole into the bank vault where the book of the dead is discovered. Through old vinyl (just in time for Record Store Day!) the book is activated and EVIL is released. Blood, guts, and lots of vomit come next. With nods to past "Evil Dead" movies, it also pays homage to Kubrick's "The Shining" (elevators full of blood) and John Carpenter's "The Thing" (bug-like mutated mushed monsters). The whole thing is a total bloody gross out and I loved it. Catch this elevator ride to hell in theatres now and don't forget to bring your cheese-grater (wink).
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