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The Evil Dead

The Evil Dead

The ultimate experience in gruelling terror.

19817.31h 25m

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.

Directed by Sam Raimi
Written by Sam Raimi
Produced by Robert Tapert
Box OfficeBudget: $350KRevenue: $29.6M

Top Cast

Bruce Campbell

Bruce Campbell

Ash

Ellen Sandweiss

Ellen Sandweiss

Cheryl

Richard DeManincor

Richard DeManincor

Scott

Betsy Baker

Betsy Baker

Linda

Theresa Tilly

Theresa Tilly

Shelly

Philip A. Gillis

Philip A. Gillis

Fake Shemp

D

Dorothy Tapert

Fake Shemp

Cheryl Guttridge

Cheryl Guttridge

Fake Shemp

B

Barbara Carey

Fake Shemp

D

David Horton

Fake Shemp

Themes & Keywords

falsely accusedaudio tapeaggressionlog cabinfriendszombieoccultbook of the deadnecronomicondemonic possessionmacabredisturbedaggressivezealouslovecraftiandisgusted

About The Evil Dead

The Evil Dead is a horror film released in 1981 exploring themes of falsely accused, audio tape, aggression, log cabin, friends, zombie. Directed by Sam Raimi, it stars Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeManincor. 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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