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The horror genre has a new champion: Evil Dead Rise, the latest installment in the cult classic franchise that started with The Evil Dead in 1981. The film, which follows two estranged sisters who face a demonic invasion in their apartment building, has grossed $100 million worldwide in its opening weekend, making it 10 times more successful than the original film, which made $10 million in its entire theatrical run. Evil Dead Rise is directed by Lee Cronin and stars Mirabai Pease, Richard Crouchley, Anna-Maree Thomas and Lily Sullivan. It is executive produced by original star Bruce Campbell and director Sam Raimi, who also co-wrote the story with Cronin. The film has received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, who praised its blend of gore, humor and scares. The film was originally intended to be a direct-to-streaming release on HBOMax, but after receiving rave responses from test screenings, the studio decided to give it a theatrical release instead. The gamble paid off, as Evil D
