Evil Dead Rise 4K UHD Review (Patreon)

Video

While dim (very) and dark by design, Evil Dead Rise spares nothing in terms of definition. A true 4K source certainly helps, resolving the tiniest facial details, gore, and rotting set design. Sharpness performs admirably, brilliantly even.

In terms of black levels, Evil Dead Rise stands among the greats on this format. Their purity and thickness is like few others. Cinematography rarely allows for the HDR pass to show off the brightness. Even the peaks remain subdued (with exceptions like electrical sparks), but this doesn't reduce the dimensionality on display.

Blood shows vibrancy in an otherwise muted, if generally warm palette. Flesh tones pop better than expected considered, drained only in the coldest moments when the entire design skews cool.

Audio

The opening Warner logo is equivalent to one of the classic Dolby THX demos, with flies buzzing overhead and a sweeping wind effect through every speaker. It gets better from there. Evil Dead Rise utilizes a rousing, loud, truly bombastic design that's absolutely world class.

From music to creepy sounds, the Atmos track expands wide, aggressively utilizing the rears at an almost constant rate, with overheads checking in regularly. Evil Dead Rise's precision can impress even the most experienced or hardened home theater owner.

Aggressive bass induces shocks, predictably, but that's not a fault. The intensity, shaking, and power are substantial. Tightness in the low-end can and will match the best discs on the market. Demonic voices reverberate brilliantly.