In "Evil Dead Rise," two sisters, Mia and Lily, travel to the bustling city of Chicago to start a new life. Unbeknownst to them, an ancient and malevolent force is awakened within their apartment building's basement. As the night unfolds, the evil presence spreads throughout the high-rise, possessing residents and turning them into bloodthirsty creatures.
Mia, a recovering addict, and Lily, a nursing student, find themselves trapped in the building with limited resources. They must confront their own personal demons and work together to survive the nightmarish onslaught. Armed with makeshift weapons and their resilience, the sisters navigate the dark corridors, fighting both the possessed and the building's sinister architecture that seems designed to keep them captive.
As they delve deeper into the building's secrets, Mia and Lily discover that the evil entity is linked to an occult ritual that took place decades ago. They unravel the dark history and realize that breaking the curse is the only way to stop the relentless horror.
With time running out and the body count rising, Mia and Lily face a series of intense battles against possessed tenants and supernatural manifestations. Along the way, they encounter a group of survivors who have been hiding in the building, each with their own stories of loss and desperation.
United by their will to survive, the group must confront their deepest fears and find the strength to confront the malevolent force head-on. They learn that sacrifice and determination are essential to protect themselves and end the nightmarish reign of evil.
In a climactic showdown, Mia and Lily confront the entity responsible for the curse, drawing on their newfound resilience and the bonds forged through their harrowing experiences. The battle tests their limits, but they ultimately find a way to defeat the evil, bringing an end to the reign of terror within the high-rise.
As dawn breaks, Mia and Lily emerge from the building, battered but alive. They look back at the decimated structure, knowing that they have overcome unimaginable horrors. With a renewed sense of strength and hope, they step into the light, ready to face whatever challenges the future may hold.