The Super Mario Bros. Movie did an impressive $58.2 million in ticket sales in North American movie theatres&nbsp;this weekend, easily fending off two new challengers, estimates showed Sunday.

The joint effort of Universal, Nintendo and Illumination studios, now in its third week out, ranks as the year's top movie so far, taking in an accumulated $434.3 million domestically and $437 million internationally.&nbsp;

Voice actors in the game-based animation include Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jack Black and Keegan-Michael Key.

Second place for the Friday-through-Sunday period went to Warner Bros.' blood-soaked horror movie Evil Dead Rise, at $23.5 million -- "an excellent opening" for a movie made for just $17 million, said analyst David A. Gross.

Lily Sullivan and Alyssa Sutherland star as sisters battling a crew of demonic creatures known, not so subtly, as Deadites.

Another new release, MGM's action war movie Guy Ritchie's The Covenant,&nbsp;didn't fare quite as well, taking in an estimated $6.3 million for the third spot. Gross said that "weak start" fell well short of the average for the genre.&nbsp;

Jake Gyllenhaal stars in the film's tale of a US army sergeant who, after returning to the United States, goes back to Afghanistan to rescue a friend (played by Iraq-born Dar Salim) who had once saved him from the Taliban.

In fourth place, still strong in its fifth week out, was Lionsgate's neo-noir thriller John Wick: Chapter 4,&nbsp;at $5.8 million. Keanu Reeves plays the titular hitman.

And in fifth was Amazon Studios' Air, a sports drama about the business deal surrounding Nike and the Michael Jordan basketball shoe of the title name, at $5.5 million. 
 
Rounding out the top 10 were:

Dungeons &amp; Dragons: Honor Among Thieves&nbsp;($5.4 million)

The Pope's Exorcist&nbsp;($3.3 million)

Renfield&nbsp;($3.1 million)

Beau Is Afraid&nbsp;($2.7 million)

Suzume&nbsp;($1.6 million)

The Super Mario Bros. Movie did an impressive $58.2 million in ticket sales in North American movie theatres this weekend, easily fending off two new challengers, estimates showed Sunday.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie did an impressive $58.2 million in ticket sales in North American movie theatres this weekend, easily fending off two new challengers, estimates showed Sunday. The joint effort of Universal, Nintendo and Illumination studios, now in its third week out, ranks as the year's top movie so far, taking in an accumulated $434.3 million domestically and $437 million internationally. Voice actors in the game-based animation include Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Jack Black and Keegan-Michael Key. Second place for the Friday-through-Sunday period went to Warner Bros.' blood-soaked horror movie Evil Dead Rise, at $23.5 million -- "an excellent opening" for a movie made for just $17 million, said analyst David A. Gross. Lily Sullivan and Alyssa Sutherland star as sisters battling a crew of demonic creatures known, not so subtly, as Deadites. Another new release, MGM's action war movie Guy Ritchie's The Covenant, didn't fare quite as well, taking in an estimated $6.3 million for the third spot. Gross said that "weak start" fell well short of the average for the genre. Jake Gyllenhaal stars in the film's tale of a US army sergeant who, after returning to the United States, goes back to Afghanistan to rescue a friend (played by Iraq-born Dar Salim) who had once saved him from the Taliban. In fourth place, still strong in its fifth week out, was Lionsgate's neo-noir thriller John Wick: Chapter 4, at $5.8 million. Keanu Reeves plays the titular hitman. And in fifth was Amazon Studios' Air, a sports drama about the business deal surrounding Nike and the Michael Jordan basketball shoe of the title name, at $5.5 million. Rounding out the top 10 were: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves ($5.4 million) The Pope's Exorcist ($3.3 million) Renfield ($3.1 million) Beau Is Afraid ($2.7 million) Suzume ($1.6 million)

Super Mario fights off Evil Dead to stay on top of the US box office

Sam Raimi's&nbsp;Evil Dead franchise is an outlier, particularly when it comes to time-honoured horror franchises. It's hard to believe that the first installment was released over four decades ago, and since then, every single entry has hit the mark. Even Starz's television continuation of Ash Williams' story, Ash vs Evil Dead, captured the same deliciously gory and darkly funny spirit that made the movies so unique in the genre. With the release of Evil Dead Rise, the latest addition to the franchise, fans have been eagerly anticipating whether it will live up to the same high standards set by its predecessors. And I'm happy to report that it not only meets those expectations, but exceeds them in every way imaginable.&nbsp;

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Evil Dead Rise&nbsp;is a movie that demands to be seen with a group of friends, preferably in a cabin deep in the woods, far away from civilisation. Though, the movie itself takes place at an apartment building. But the exigencies of the story ensure that the said apartment building be somehow stranded right between the city. So there's an earthquake that cuts power and mobile connections, and also unearths the dreaded Necronomicon Ex-Mortis. It all feels extremely contrived, but once the evil tome wreaks Deadite havoc and gore and scares pile up, one hardly cares.

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A young female roadie called Beth (Lily Sullivan) finds herself pregnant so visits her sister Ellie (Alyssa Sutherland), a single mother, and her children — Danny (Morgan Davies), Bridget (Gabrielle Echols), and the youngest Kassie (Nell Fisher). The aforementioned earthquake causes a hole to open in the parking lot, revealing religious artifacts, including the Book of the Dead. Danny reads the book's incantations, and a demonic entity possesses Ellie. It is up to Beth to try and keep her sister's kids safe from the person she has become.&nbsp;

The best part about Evil Dead Rise is that it is a very typical Evil Dead movie. Minus Bruce Campbell's middle-aged, witty presence as Ash, the film does feel like it has been directed by Raimi. Director Lee Cronin does a truly swell job of capturing the frenzied, over-the-top, humour-tinged brand of horror that is unique to the franchise. The pacing, with a steady buildup of tension that explodes into a frenzied climax, is just right for an Evil Dead movie.

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The 97-odd minutes pass in a jiffy, with each scene building upon the last to create a terrifying and pulse-pounding experience. Cronin also injects the movie with a healthy dose of dark humour and wit. In the spirit of the franchise, the film also manages to deliver some truly impressive practical effects, with a greater reliance on old-school techniques rather than CGI.

Sutherland, who I remember as Aslaug from the TV series Vikings, makes for a quite terrifying Deadite. It is understandable that her image is used liberally in the film's marketing. She fully embraces the role, bringing a sense of menace and otherworldly possession that is both frightening and captivating. Sullivan and the kids are all great too. &nbsp;

I believe Evil Dead Rise is a worthy addition to the franchise. It delivers pretty much everything fans of the series have come to expect – gore, scares, and dark humour. You just have to get past a couple of plot contrivances.

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Sam Raimi's Evil Dead franchise is an outlier, particularly when it comes to time-honoured horror franchises. It's hard to believe that the first installment was released over four decades ago, and since then, every single entry has hit the mark.

Sam Raimi's Evil Dead franchise is an outlier, particularly when it comes to time-honoured horror franchises. It's hard to believe that the first installment was released over four decades ago, and since then, every single entry has hit the mark. Even Starz's television continuation of Ash Williams' story, Ash vs Evil Dead, captured the same deliciously gory and darkly funny spirit that made the movies so unique in the genre. With the release of Evil Dead Rise, the latest addition to the franchise, fans have been eagerly anticipating whether it will live up to the same high standards set by its predecessors. And I'm happy to report that it not only meets those expectations, but exceeds them in every way imaginable. Also Read: Top 10 greatest horror movies of all time Evil Dead Rise is a movie that demands to be seen with a group of friends, preferably in a cabin deep in the woods, far away from civilisation. Though, the movie itself takes place at an apartment building. But the exigencies of the story ensure that the said apartment building be somehow stranded right between the city. So there's an earthquake that cuts power and mobile connections, and also unearths the dreaded Necronomicon Ex-Mortis. It all feels extremely contrived, but once the evil tome wreaks Deadite havoc and gore and scares pile up, one hardly cares. A young female roadie called Beth (Lily Sullivan) finds herself pregnant so visits her sister Ellie (Alyssa Sutherland), a single mother, and her children — Danny (Morgan Davies), Bridget (Gabrielle Echols), and the youngest Kassie (Nell Fisher). The aforementioned earthquake causes a hole to open in the parking lot, revealing religious artifacts, including the Book of the Dead. Danny reads the book's incantations, and a demonic entity possesses Ellie. It is up to Beth to try and keep her sister's kids safe from the person she has become. The best part about Evil Dead Rise is that it is a very typical Evil Dead movie. Minus Bruce Campbell's middle-aged, witty presence as Ash, the film does feel like it has been directed by Raimi. Director Lee Cronin does a truly swell job of capturing the frenzied, over-the-top, humour-tinged brand of horror that is unique to the franchise. The pacing, with a steady buildup of tension that explodes into a frenzied climax, is just right for an Evil Dead movie. The 97-odd minutes pass in a jiffy, with each scene building upon the last to create a terrifying and pulse-pounding experience. Cronin also injects the movie with a healthy dose of dark humour and wit. In the spirit of the franchise, the film also manages to deliver some truly impressive practical effects, with a greater reliance on old-school techniques rather than CGI. Sutherland, who I remember as Aslaug from the TV series Vikings, makes for a quite terrifying Deadite. It is understandable that her image is used liberally in the film's marketing. She fully embraces the role, bringing a sense of menace and otherworldly possession that is both frightening and captivating. Sullivan and the kids are all great too. I believe Evil Dead Rise is a worthy addition to the franchise. It delivers pretty much everything fans of the series have come to expect – gore, scares, and dark humour. You just have to get past a couple of plot contrivances. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Evil Dead Rise movie review: A demonic delight that'll haunt your dreams

The first reviews of supernatural horror film Evil Dead Rise are in. Writer-director Lee Cronin's horror sequel has received a splendid critical reception thus far, with a score of 95 per cent on the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. The critical consensus reads, "Offering just about everything longtime fans could hope for while still managing to carry the franchise forward, Evil Dead Rise is all kinds of groovy." The film stars Lily Sullivan and Alyssa Sutherland in lead roles, while Morgan Davies, Gabrielle Echols, and Nell Fisher are in the supporting cast. It is the fifth installment in the Evil Dead franchise, following the original trilogy that began with The Evil Dead in 1981 and was followed by Evil Dead II and Army of Darkness.

Evil Dead Rise is a direct sequel to the original trilogy and is not connected to the 2013 Evil Dead remake.&nbsp;

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The official synopsis of Evil Dead Rise reads, "In the fifth Evil Dead film, a road-weary Beth pays an overdue visit to her older sister Ellie, who is raising three kids on her own in a cramped L.A apartment. The sisters' reunion is cut short by the discovery of a mysterious book deep in the bowels of Ellie's building, giving rise to flesh-possessing demons, and thrusting Beth into a primal battle for survival as she is faced with the most nightmarish version of motherhood imaginable."

Here are some of the reviews of the movie:

Washington Post's Olivia McCormack wrote, " It’s a well-done studio horror movie stepping into the oversize shoes of its indie predecessors."

Empire Magazine's Al Horner wrote, "With a brilliantly unhinged performance from Alyssa Sutherland, and a note-perfect ending that unlocks more tales to come, Evil Dead Rise revives the dormant franchise more effectively than the ‘Necronomicon’ itself."

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Looper.com's Dominic Griffin wrote, "As impressive as Cronin's unique mixture of franchise fealty and indulgent diversion prove, if the trappings of what came before it is stripped away, how much is really left in its wake?"

Fresh Fiction's Courtney Howard wrote, "Lee Cronin constructs the frights with a gleeful grin, making the audience scream and squirm long enough to go in for the kill."

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The first reviews of supernatural horror film Evil Dead Rise are in. Writer-director Lee Cronin's horror sequel has received a splendid critical reception thus far, with a score of 95 per cent on the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes.

The first reviews of supernatural horror film Evil Dead Rise are in. Writer-director Lee Cronin's horror sequel has received a splendid critical reception thus far, with a score of 95 per cent on the review aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes. The critical consensus reads, "Offering just about everything longtime fans could hope for while still managing to carry the franchise forward, Evil Dead Rise is all kinds of groovy." The film stars Lily Sullivan and Alyssa Sutherland in lead roles, while Morgan Davies, Gabrielle Echols, and Nell Fisher are in the supporting cast. It is the fifth installment in the Evil Dead franchise, following the original trilogy that began with The Evil Dead in 1981 and was followed by Evil Dead II and Army of Darkness. Evil Dead Rise is a direct sequel to the original trilogy and is not connected to the 2013 Evil Dead remake. The official synopsis of Evil Dead Rise reads, "In the fifth Evil Dead film, a road-weary Beth pays an overdue visit to her older sister Ellie, who is raising three kids on her own in a cramped L.A apartment. The sisters' reunion is cut short by the discovery of a mysterious book deep in the bowels of Ellie's building, giving rise to flesh-possessing demons, and thrusting Beth into a primal battle for survival as she is faced with the most nightmarish version of motherhood imaginable." Here are some of the reviews of the movie: Washington Post's Olivia McCormack wrote, " It’s a well-done studio horror movie stepping into the oversize shoes of its indie predecessors." Empire Magazine's Al Horner wrote, "With a brilliantly unhinged performance from Alyssa Sutherland, and a note-perfect ending that unlocks more tales to come, Evil Dead Rise revives the dormant franchise more effectively than the ‘Necronomicon’ itself." Looper.com's Dominic Griffin wrote, "As impressive as Cronin's unique mixture of franchise fealty and indulgent diversion prove, if the trappings of what came before it is stripped away, how much is really left in its wake?" Fresh Fiction's Courtney Howard wrote, "Lee Cronin constructs the frights with a gleeful grin, making the audience scream and squirm long enough to go in for the kill." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Evil Dead Rise reviews: Horror sequel receives rave reviews as critics call it 'brilliantly unhinged'

The first trailer for ‘Evil Dead Rise’ is finally out! It is the fifth film in the series created by Sam Raimi and his collaborators in 1981.

Written and directed by Lee Cronin, the new film is set in a Los Angeles apartment building, where Ellie (Vikings’ Alyssa Sutherland) is raising her three kids when her long-absent younger sister, Beth (Prime Video series Picnic at Hanging Rock’s Lily Sullivan) shows up for a visit.&nbsp;

According to the official synopsis of the film, “the sisters’ reunion is cut short by the discovery of a mysterious book deep in the bowels of Ellie’s building, giving rise to flesh-possessing demons, and thrusting Beth into a primal battle for survival as she is faced with the most nightmarish version of motherhood imaginable.”

The film stars Morgan Davies, Nell Fisher, Jayden Daniels, Gabrielle Echols, Billy Reynolds-McCarthy and Tai Wano.&nbsp;

Watch the trailer here:

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‘Evil Dead Rise’ was originally set to be an HBO Max release but is now getting a theatrical release. The film will be out April 21, 2023.&nbsp;

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The first trailer for ‘Evil Dead Rise’ is finally out! It is the fifth film in the series created by Sam Raimi and his collaborators in 1981. Written and directed by Lee Cronin, the new film is set in a Los Angeles apartment building, where Ellie (Vikings’ Alyssa Sutherland) is raising her three kids when her long-absent younger sister, Beth (Prime Video series Picnic at Hanging Rock’s Lily Sullivan) shows up for a visit.

The first trailer for ‘Evil Dead Rise’ is finally out! It is the fifth film in the series created by Sam Raimi and his collaborators in 1981. Written and directed by Lee Cronin, the new film is set in a Los Angeles apartment building, where Ellie (Vikings’ Alyssa Sutherland) is raising her three kids when her long-absent younger sister, Beth (Prime Video series Picnic at Hanging Rock’s Lily Sullivan) shows up for a visit. According to the official synopsis of the film, “the sisters’ reunion is cut short by the discovery of a mysterious book deep in the bowels of Ellie’s building, giving rise to flesh-possessing demons, and thrusting Beth into a primal battle for survival as she is faced with the most nightmarish version of motherhood imaginable.” The film stars Morgan Davies, Nell Fisher, Jayden Daniels, Gabrielle Echols, Billy Reynolds-McCarthy and Tai Wano. Watch the trailer here: ‘Evil Dead Rise’ was originally set to be an HBO Max release but is now getting a theatrical release. The film will be out April 21, 2023.

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