The Evil Dead(1981)
“The ultimate experience in gruelling terror.”
Overview
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.
Director
Sam Raimi
Studio
Renaissance Pictures
Budget
$350K
Revenue
$30M
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
Dorothy Tapert
as Fake Shemp
Cheryl Klam
as Fake Shemp
Barbara Carey
as Fake Shemp
David Horton
as Fake Shemp
Wendall Thomas
as Fake Shemp
Don Long
as Fake Shemp
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1981
Runtime
1h 25m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$350K
Box Office
$30M
Production Companies
Renaissance Pictures
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Where can I watch The Evil Dead?▼
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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.
Who directed The Evil Dead?▼
The Evil Dead was directed by Sam Raimi and released in 1981. It is a horror film.
How long is The Evil Dead?▼
The Evil Dead has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
Who stars in The Evil Dead?▼
The cast of The Evil Dead includes Bruce Campbell as Ash, Ellen Sandweiss as Cheryl, Richard DeManincor as Scott, Betsy Baker as Linda, Theresa Tilly as Shelly and more.
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