Movies to Watch if You Like ‘Evil Dead Rise’
With a new entry in the delightfully demented ‘Evil Dead’ franchise, we gift you with a hand-picked list of movies you’ll like if you’re a fan of ‘Evil Dead Rise.’ Welcome to Beat the Algorithm, a recurring column dedicated to providing you with relevant and diverse streaming recommendations based on your favorite movies. This time, we’re recommending movies like Lee Cronin’s Evil Dead Rise.
Will horror fans ever tire of characters reading aloud from obviously evil books? Not if the success of Lee Cronin’s Evil Dead Rise is anything to go by we won’t. Now where did I put that flesh-bound tome I found rotting under the freeway in a padlocked safe? I intend to blindly read it out loud. Probably in proximity to a cemetery.
The latest remake prequel reimagining in the reliably good Evil Dead franchise tells the story of two estranged sisters, Ellie (Alyssa Sutherland) and Beth (Lily Sullivan), whose reunion unfolds. came out like “oh my god, is this hand-squeezed cheese?” when a scandalous literary work falls into the hands of a vagabond. A couple of incantations later and mama Ellie finds herself the latest vessel of unspeakable ancient demonic forces, leaving poor Beth responsible for her sister’s understandably terrified children, Danny (Morgan Davies), Bridget (Gabrielle Echols), and Kassie (Nell Fisher).
Whether you’re an old hat with the Evil Dead films or if Evil Dead Rise is your first foray into the deliciously deviant world of deadites and shotguns, you may be looking to scratch a similar itch. Below, we’ve assembled our top 12 recommendations for fans of Lee Cronin’s Evil Dead Rise, from mom monsters to apartment zombie infiltration. Continue reading. We promise this item will not summon any evil demonic presence. Maybe.
Shivers (1975)
Shivers is the first film on this list directed by David Cronenberg — and it won’t be the last! No, the Canadian government isn’t forcing me to promote my country’s greatest genre export. I’m doing this of my own free will. Or maybe it’s the parasitic sex slug talking. Wait, what? Cronenberg’s third narrative feature sees a Montreal apartment complex overrun by genetically engineered phallic invertebrates that, if given the chance, will turn their unwitting hosts into violent sex fanatics. Did you hear that? Freud makes wheels roll in his coffin as we talk. Starring genre greats Joe Silver and Barbara Steele, Shivers’ supposed hedonistic decadence is existentially too moody and acoustically confident to be considered filthy. pure (although many contemporary critics did).
Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)
Not all siege movies are horror movies. But I do think you could make a strong case that most siege films have an underlying horror heartbeat. There’s something fundamentally terrifying about being boxed in by forces that mean you harm. Most unambiguous horror films make full use of this, including the Evil Dead franchise, Army of Darkness excluded. And if you want to bask in more of that butt-clenching claustrophobia, you can’t go wrong with John Carpenter‘s Assault on Precinct 13. A succession of events involving criminal tension, prisoner transfers, and ice cream trucks culminates in an urban nightmare: an abandoned police station besieged by a gang that wants revenge for the government. they. Assault on Precinct 13 not only shares Evil Dead Rise’s appreciation for a heart-pounding siege, it also says “damn the kids.” It’s not something anyone is actively looking for, let alone writing an entire article. Yes. Bad taste a lot?
The Brood (1979)
I’m pretty sure it would be a crime to talk about “thriller moms” without mentioning The Brood. Conceived – pun intended – in the midst of David Cronenberg’s ironic custody battle, the 1979 film follows Frank Carveth (Art Hindle), a loving father who begins to suspect his estranged wife. Their Nola (Samantha Eggar) is physically abusing their young daughter Candice (Cindy Hinds). . Frank is even more worried when the targets of Nola’s therapeutic rage begin to die. Has Nola’s isolation at the Somafree Institute turned into something truly dangerous? Has Dr. Hal Raglan (Oliver Reed) poisoned his mind or just opened him up to new possibilities?
The joyful change of motherhood in Evil Dead Rise to something violent and insidious is fully present in The Brood, but with much less fun and much more frank, feminine fury. Again, depending on your relationship with motherhood, you might be in the mood for the entire spectrum.
Intruder (1989)
Is Intruder the most under-seen late 1980s slasher set in a grocery store? Yes. Did Intruder corner the [super]market on that niche? Also yes. Cleanup on aisle three. Some horny 20-something sprayed the contents of their femoral artery all over the Captain Crunch. Written and directed by the spoof Shemp Scott Spiegel with a lot of patience, Intruder follows a group of overnight sales at a local supermarket who find themselves at the mercy of a wanton madman. put all staff on freeze. As the violent murder unfolds throughout the night, the young coworkers attempt to alert the apathetic police, escape the building, and uncover the identity of the mysterious murderer.
Dead Alive (1992)
The viscera-encrusted crown jewel of Peter Jackson‘s early career — and the second government-funded film on this list, by my count — Dead Alive a.k.a. Braindead puts the “fun” in “dysfunctional mother-son relationships.” Shot like a telenovela tripping and face down on a slick covered in bodily fluids, Dead Alive follows Lionel Cosgrove (Timothy Balme), the eldest son of female ruler Vera (Elizabeth Moody). Lionel’s attempts to escape under his mother’s bony thumb are thwarted when his captor/relative is bitten by a Sumatran monkey rat and turned into a zombie. Chaos ensues as the epidemic spreads through Wellington – but damn if Lionel doesn’t find love along the way!
[REC] (2007)
Rumor has it that if you say the words “apartment building” and “own,” a horror geek will magically appear to tell you how good [REC] is. In this case, it’s me: I’m a horror geek. [REC] is very good. Co-directed by Jaume Balagueró and Paco Plaza, [REC] follows a charismatic T.V. presenter named Ángela (played by real-life charismatic T.V. presenter Manuela Velasco), who is tailing a local fire department when a wellness check turns into a quarantine. A rabies-like infection — or something that looks like a rabies-like infection — is ripping through the apartment. Unable to escape, Ángela and the remaining survivors buckle down for what is easily the worst co-op meeting of all time.
Attack the Block (2011)
Mixing genres at once, Joe Cornish’s debut film follows a group of inner-city children forced to defend their south London building from an alien invasion. Embroiled in unlikely alliances – with a cannabis grower and trafficking victim among others – the thugs must outsmart their intergalactic enemies and save the city. of them. Balancing a gripping mix of gruesome gore and high-energy freaks, Attack the Block has more in common with Evil Dead Rise than its high-rise setting.
The Taking of Deborah Logan (2014)
Sarah Logan’s mother has not been herself lately. Alzheimer’s disease is rotting her mind, turning her into a shadow of herself. In a last-ditch effort to prevent the recapture of their home, Sarah agrees to let a documentary crew film her mother’s rapidly deteriorating condition. As Sarah’s dementia worsens, however, Sarah and the crew begin to suspect (or perhaps hope) that something more supernatural is going on. While Evil Dead Rise doesn’t dip its fingers into the same metaphorical wounds explicitly, much of the film’s horror still revolves around the terrifying idea of your loved ones turning into distant people strange before your eyes. If you want to see this idea taken more seriously, Adam Robitel’s feature debut is well worth checking out.
The Devil’s Candy (2015)
Blisteringly tense and atmospheric as all get out, The Devil’s Candy tells of a young family at war with a serial child killer … and maybe even Satan himself. While fiery visions creep into the patriarch’s art and buried secrets bubble up from the earth of the family’s new rural home, the couple’s only child finds herself the target of a hulking behemoth keen to keep “His voice” at bay. Tasmanian director Sean Byrne‘s follow-up to The Loved Ones deserves a spot on this list for a number of reasons. For one thing, the two films lead the pack as far as realistic portrayals of “alternative” families are concerned. When not possessed by nefarious forces, these parents are extremely attractive, great to see on screen! Related: The Devil’s Candy and Evil Dead Rise know exactly how to twist a knife when it comes to the danger of endangering children. It’s a fine line to walk. And one that both films do remarkably well.
The Void (2016)
Created by the same maniacs behind Psycho Goreman, Steven Kostanski and Jeremy Gillespie‘s committed love letter to cosmic horror goes easy on “explaining what’s going on” in favor of good old-fashioned body horror. It’s what H.P. Lovecraft would’ve wanted. If you’re a fan of Society-like flesh piles and corporeal abominations, this is the film for you! Scrappy, largely set in one place and certainly not for the faint of heart, The Void invites you to follow its ancient God-invoking woes. Did we mention that the magic of motherhood stands out at some point? Bring your barf bucket.
May the Devil Take You (2018)
Written and directed by Timo Tjahjanto (the man behind the best segment in a V/H/S film), May the Devil Take You is a hoot, a holler, and as good of a reason as any to change your underwear. The Malay-language film follows Alfie (Chelsea Islan), a young woman summoned to her estranged father’s bedside after he falls into a coma. When Alfie learns that her step-siblings and greedy step-mother plan on pilfering her family’s abandoned villa for valuables, she decides to tag along. One forbidding, sealed basement door later, and before you can say Klaatu barada nikto, a supernatural force begins possessing the family one by one.