‘Evil Dead Rise’ Makes SXSW Premiere, Early Reactions Praise A Bloody Good Time

Hahahaha holy smokes EVIL DEAD RISE rips. Gnarly, chaotic & buckets of fun—and blood!

Never heard a #SXSW crowd more nuts, made better with the cast, Sam Raimi & Bruce Campbell in it. pic.twitter.com/dj6nIsPlkd

— Alyssa Vidales @ SXSW (@instalyssa) March 16, 2023

Evil Dead Rise is an instant horror classic, with blood & guts to spare. Terrific job by director Lee Cronin, truly honoring Sam Raimi’s legacy & breaking new ground at the same time. YOU ARE NOT READY FOR THIS, do not watch alone!!! Congrats to everyone involved #SXSW #SXSW2023 pic.twitter.com/ihEHj92UuM

— Atom (@theatomreview) March 16, 2023

Evil Dead Rise is the total smorgasbord of gore, possession, laughs, and style you would come to expect. Its more adjacent to the 2013 remake and I dug it. pic.twitter.com/xfJc6NSYJY

— Murjani Rawls @ SXSW (@MurjaniRawls) March 16, 2023

EVIL DEAD RISE carries Sam Raimi's spirit while still bringing fresh ideas to the table. The kills kick ass and it's going to shock even the most dedicated fans.

It's not as comedic as previous films and sticks to a harsher tone, making it stand out in the franchise. #SXSW pic.twitter.com/mWbN3Pm9aX

— Andrew J. Salazar @ SXSW (@AndrewJ626) March 16, 2023

Evil Dead Rise is rad! The tone falls somewhere between the 2013 remake and Evil Dead 2, there’s so much gore, and even more child endangerment. Also, there’s a nod to The Shining that had me applauding in my seat. Don’t miss it. pic.twitter.com/ZjJktb0Zxt

— Eric Vespe (@EricVespe) March 16, 2023

Evil Dead Rise is the nastiest, most extreme entry in a series that's pretty well-known for being nasty and extreme. #SXSW https://t.co/lNEkF5lCYd

— /Film (@slashfilm) March 16, 2023

You love to see it.@HauntedMeg writes in her #EvilDeadRise review for Bloody Disgusting, "Evil Dead Rise is an absolute crowd pleaser that’s best enjoyed with a rowdy crowd of fellow fans." pic.twitter.com/VfKkPOnfYL

— Bloody Disgusting (@BDisgusting) March 17, 2023