7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Evil Dead Rise (2023)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.2
Overview
A reunion between two estranged sisters gets cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival as they face the most nightmarish version of family imaginable.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Trans: Neutral
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A reunion between two estranged sisters gets cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival as they face the most nightmarish version of family imaginable.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's core conflict of demonic possession and survival within a family unit is inherently apolitical, focusing on visceral horror and the desperate struggle against an external supernatural evil rather than promoting any specific political ideology or solution.
The movie features visible diversity in its cast, including a Black actress in a key family role. However, the narrative primarily focuses on horror and survival, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering strong DEI themes.
Secondary
Evil Dead Rise features Danny, a transsexual character, whose identity is present but not central to the narrative. His portrayal as a flawed, everyday teenager avoids stereotypes and offers casual, normalized representation within a horror context. His transness is neither a plot point nor a source of conflict, resulting in an incidental depiction.
The film portrays demonic evil and possession as a terrifying, objective reality, aligning with supernatural aspects of Christian theology. The narrative also subtly conveys a pro-life message, valuing unborn life, which resonates with Christian ethical stances.
Evil Dead Rise does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative is exclusively centered on the horror of the Deadites and the survival efforts of a heterosexual family, resulting in no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Evil Dead Rise introduces an entirely new set of protagonists and supporting characters, none of whom were established in prior Evil Dead canon as a different gender. The film does not feature any characters from previous installments or source material reimagined with a different gender.
Evil Dead Rise introduces an entirely new set of protagonists and does not feature any legacy characters from previous installments. Therefore, no characters with established racial identities were recast with actors of a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
6.9
Critic Ratings
8.5
6.9
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