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Unbeknownst to either Caleb or Teresa, Jessica had been attacked by the ancient entity known as the Kandarian Demon moments before she left her apartment, and was infected with a Deadite spirit.
Will there be another Evil Dead movie? ›
It has been revealed that Sam Raimi's production company is currently working on an all-new Evil Dead spinoff movie, to the excitement of many fans. This means that there are now two Evil Dead spinoffs in development, with these films undoubtedly responding to the box office success of 2023's Evil Dead Rise.
How does Evil Dead Rise connect to the other movies? ›
It's in the third movie, Army of Darkness, that the appearance of the Necronomicon provides a link that explains how both Evil Dead Rise and 2013's Evil Dead – neither of which are direct sequels to the first three movies – could share the same demonic universe.
What happens at the end of Evil Dead Rise? ›
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.
Was Beth pregnant in Evil Dead Rise? ›
Realizing Beth is pregnant, Ellie attempts to rip the fetus out of her, but Beth and Kassie are able to incapacitate her with scissors. Ellie fails to emotionally manipulate Kassie, who accepts that her mother is already gone.
Who got scalped in Evil Dead Rise? ›
You know, Jessica: the sun hat-clad bookend to Lee Cronin's splatter-ific “Evil Dead Rise,” played by Anna-Maree Thomas. The character appears possessed in the film's prologue, kicking off the vicious city-slicking sequel as its first Deadite with a gruesome scalping and decapitation scene set at a remote lake cabin.
Why isn't Mia in Evil Dead Rise? ›
As a result, some people were left wondering why Levy didn't reprise her role as Mia in Evil Dead Rise. According to an interview from Collider, the actor simply wanted to take a break from the horror genre due to its demanding nature.
Why isn't Ash in Evil Dead Rise? ›
The actor explained, "I'm done playing Ash, so that determines a lot of where we go with the franchise without that character, but there are more stories." However, Evil Dead Rise was a phenomenal success, making almost $150 million worldwide (via Box Office Mojo), despite having a budget of just $15 million.
What demon is in Evil Dead Rise? ›
The Marauder Is Evil Dead's Most Horrifying (& Chaotic) Demon Yet. Evil Dead Rise's Marauder is now the Sam Raimi franchise's most terrifying demonic creature yet, not just because of the grotesque body horror used to create it, but also because of the difficulty in destroying it.
Why did Ellie get possessed in Evil Dead Rise? ›
Ellie was the older sister of Beth, and the mother of Bridget, Danny, and Kassie. After her son Danny discovered an ancient book and accidentally awakened the Kandarian Demon, Ellie was attacked by the creature and became a Deadite. Ellie first appeared in the 2023 film Evil Dead Rise, portrayed by Alyssa Sutherland.
Beth and Kassie's survival in Evil Dead Rise is a big deal, as it could completely change Evil Dead's future. Having two survivors sets the precedent for more survivors to make it out of future Deadite attacks alive, meaning that these Evil Dead characters could go on to appear in sequels.
Why did Bridget turn in Evil Dead Rise? ›
Cause of Possession
After Danny discovered an ancient book hidden beneath the apartment building in which the family resided, Bridget was eventually attacked by her demon-possessed mother, and was transformed into a Deadite. Bridget first appeared in the 2023 film Evil Dead Rise, portrayed by Gabrielle Echols.
What was the demon in Evil Dead Rise? ›
The Marauder Is Evil Dead's Most Horrifying (& Chaotic) Demon Yet. Evil Dead Rise's Marauder is now the Sam Raimi franchise's most terrifying demonic creature yet, not just because of the grotesque body horror used to create it, but also because of the difficulty in destroying it.
How did Jessica get possessed? ›
Cause of Possession
After discovering her apartment's parking garage covered with blood and gore, Jessica was attacked by the Kandarian Demon, resulting in her slow transformation into a Deadite. Jessica first appeared in the 2023 film Evil Dead Rise.
How did Danny get possessed in Evil Dead Rise? ›
An aspiring DJ, Danny discovered an ancient book and a series of vinyl records hidden beneath the parking garage of Monde Apartments, and accidentally awakened the Kandarian Demon. Danny first appeared in the 2023 film Evil Dead Rise. He was portrayed by Morgan Davies.