Evil Dead Rise 4K Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		3.5
Video		0.0
Audio		5.0
Extras		5.0
Overall		4.0

Evil Dead Rise 4K Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Jeffrey Kauffman January 5, 2026

The vagaries of "boutique labels" licensing various offerings from major studios results in some interesting offerings, and in this case home studio Warner Brothers released Evil Dead Rise 4K fewer than three years ago (as this review is being written), one of the shorter "turnarounds" in recent memory. As my colleague Randy Miller III mentioned in his review (linked to below), Warner's own release(s) in both 4K UHD and 1080 were shockingly devoid of supplements, and so this Arrow release, which more or less ports over the pre-existing Warner produced 4K master, may be of most interest to fans for its typically well appointed bonus material.

As mentioned above, Evil Dead Rising had both 4K and 1080 releases by home studio Warner Brothers in 2023. Randy Miller III's Evil Dead Rise 4K Blu-ray review of that edition provides plot information and Randy's assessment of the technical presentation.

Evil Dead Rise 4K Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

Note: This release does not include a 1080 Blu-ray, so these screenshots are taken directly from the 4K UHD disc and downscaled to 1080 and SDR. Color space in particular is therefore not accurate, and I recommend those interested to look at some of the screenshots in Randy's 1080 Evil Dead Rise Blu-ray review of Warner Brothers' own release for a probably better representation of the palette. Since this release does not include a 1080 disc, the 2K video score above has been intentionally left blank.

Evil Dead Rise is presented in 4K UHD courtesy of Arrow Video with an HEVC / H.265 encoded 2160p transfer in 2.39:1. Arrow's insert booklet has only a bit of generic information about the presentation:

Evil Dead Rise is presented in its original aspect ratio of 2.39:1 with Dolby Atmos and 5.1 DTS-HD MA audio. The film is presented in 4K resolution in HDR10 and Dolby Vision.

The 4K master was made available by Warner Bros.

Probably unsurprisingly given the fact that the above minimal information suggests that Arrow didn't do any further work on a pre-delivered master this time around, this is obviously a match for Warner Brothers' own 4K release from a few years ago. As Randy Miller III cheekily (and correctly) commented, the film wallows in what Randy calls David Fincher Dark™, and the 4K presentation offers some really nicely articulated contrast and shadow detail courtesy of the HDR / Dolby Vision grades (unlike Warner Brothers' 4K release, this one from Arrow does not include a 1080 presentation, so any comparative comments are moot). As Randy mentioned with regard to Warner's own release, while the HDR grades may not be "showy" in the same way that consistently brighter or at least better lit offerings may be, there are still really rather remarkable pops of color throughout, especially once the carnage starts unfolding. The few brightly lit moments, as in the dockside moments very early on, and a few interstitial vignettes later (some also involving water), the palette pops appealingly. Despite the oppressive darkness, detail levels are commendably intact throughout. Some of the practical and CGI makeup effects are also very well done.

Evil Dead Rise 4K Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

As with Warner's own release, Arrow's disc also contains a Dolby Atmos track, but this disc has a really informative and interesting supplement from an actual Dolby Institute interview with Lee Cronin and Peter Albrechtsen, along with a whole separate interview with Albrechtsen, both of which help to provide some background and context for the film's involving sound design. Randy's review of the Warner Brothers release highlights some standout moments, and I'll echo his regard for some of the opening surround activity in particular, including some startle effects that will in fact probably jolt listeners' sensibilities. Despite the cloistered environments the film exploits, there is regular engagement of all of the surround channels, with creepy discrete channelization of effects helping to establish the increasingly nightmarish ambience. The final showdown is another standout of almost whirlwind surround activity. Dialogue is rendered cleanly and clearly throughout. Optional English subtitles are available.

Evil Dead Rise 4K Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

• Commentary by Lee Cronin, Lily Sullivan & Alyssa Sutherland


• Come Get Some with Lily Sullivan (HD; 16:22) is a new interview with Sullivan.


• Mommy Deadite with Alyssa Sutherland (HD; 17:10) is a new interview with Sutherland.


• The Deadite's Daughter with Gabrielle Echols (HD; 15:01) is a new interview with Echols.


• The Levitating Dead with Anna-Maree Thomas (HD; 10:59) is a new interview with Thomas.


• Conjuring Deadites with Luke Polti (HD; 12:59) is a new interview with prosthetic makeup designer Polti.


• Chopping Up Deadites with Bryan Shaw (HD; 14:25) is a new interview with editor Shaw.


• Sonic Possessions with Peter Albrechtsen (HD; 14:20) is a new interview with sound designer Albrechtsen.


• Music to Swallow Your Soul with Stephen McKeon (HD; 13:43) is a new interview with composer McKeon.


• The Sound of Evil Dead Rise (HD; 51:23) is a 2023 interview from the Dolby Institute Podcast with director Lee Cronin and sound designer Peter Albrechtsen, moderated by Glenn Kiser, director of the Dolby Institute.


• Raising a New Evil Dead (HD; 6:54) is a 2023 behind the scenes featurette.


• Ghost Train (HD; 16:16) is a 2013 short film directed by Lee Cronin.


• Behind the Scenes (HD; 4:29) features cell phone video shot on set by Lee Cronin.


• Theatrical Trailer (HD; 2:32)


• TV Spots (HD; 3:57)


• Image Galleries

Behind the Scenes (HD)




Storyboards (HD)

This Limited Edition features a reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork, along with a double sided foldout poster featuring the same two art options. A collectors' booklet has new writing by Michael Gingold. Packaging features a slipcover.

Evil Dead Rise 4K Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

Fans of Evil Dead Rise were probably somewhat shocked (along with Randy) to see that Warner Brothers' own releases in 1080 and 4K UHD of this film did not offer any bonus content. Arrow has come to the rescue, offering both some really appealing and informative supplements along with its typically secure technical presentation. Recommended.