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The Evil Dead (1981)

The ultimate experience in gruelling terror.

Horror

In 1979, a group of college students find a Sumerian Book of the Dead in an old wilderness cabin they've rented for a weekend getaway.

Release Date
October 15, 1981
Runtime
1h 25m
Rating
7.3/10 (4446 votes)

Director: Sam Raimi

Cast: Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeManincor, Betsy Baker, Theresa Tilly, Philip A. Gillis, Dorothy Tapert, Cheryl Klam

Collection: Evil Dead Collection

Production: Renaissance Pictures
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Budget
$0M
Revenue
$30M
Full Cast (27 people)

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Wuchak - 6/10

RELEASED IN 1981 (but not until April, 1983, in the USA) and written & directed by Sam Raimi, “The Evil Dead” chronicles events when five Michigan State students travel to a remote cabin in western Tennessee for spring break wherein they discover a copy of the Book of the Dead and an audiotape whose incantations resurrect demons in the woods. Havoc ensues. This is a cult classic movie and the...

February 12, 2018

Kamurai - 5/10

Decent watch at best, probably won't watch again, and can't recommend unless you just love classic gore practical effects. I'm honestly confused why this was such a bit hit at the time. Maybe it was just part of the trends, maybe the 1980s was just when people wanted to see horrific gore, and there was a lack of options. Don't get me wrong, I don't think it's bad. I don't feel like we get ...

August 19, 2020

Nathan - 9/10

The last time I watched this film, I was about ten years old. So, this is essentially a new viewing. I though the first twenty or so minutes were quite slow. Poor acting and dialogue led me to believe this was going to be another run of the mill 80's horror movie. But, once that action is established, it does not let up, with the next hour filled with nonstop thrills, leaving very little room to b...

May 16, 2023

The Evil Dead

The Evil Dead

The ultimate experience in gruelling terror.

The ultimate experience in gruelling terror.

7.3
85 min

In 1979, a group of college students find a Sumerian Book of the Dead in an old wilderness cabin they've rented for a weekend getaway.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Budget$350,000
Release Date10/15/1981
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Cast

Bruce Campbell

as Ash

Ellen Sandweiss

as Cheryl

Richard DeManincor

as Scott

Betsy Baker

as Linda

Theresa Tilly

as Shelly

Philip A. Gillis

as Fake Shemp

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Dorothy Tapert

as Fake Shemp

Cheryl Klam

as Fake Shemp

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Evil Dead about?

In 1979, a group of college students find a Sumerian Book of the Dead in an old wilderness cabin they've rented for a weekend getaway.

How long is The Evil Dead?

1h 25m

When was The Evil Dead released?

October 15, 1981

Who directed The Evil Dead?

Sam Raimi

Who stars in The Evil Dead?

Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeManincor

What genre is The Evil Dead?

Horror