The ultimate experience in gruelling terror.
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.
The Evil Dead (1983) is a horror film directed by Sam Raimi, released on January 16, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeManincor and Betsy Baker. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 4,700 ratings.
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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
Directed by Sam Raimi, written by Sam Raimi, produced by Robert Tapert.
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 4,700 ratings.
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 famous director’s…
Reviewed on February 12, 2018
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 a proper explanation of…
Reviewed on August 19, 2020
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 breathe. It was…
Reviewed on May 16, 2023
Right, so we all head off on a weekend trip to stay in a remote cottage. When we arrive, having crossed a distinctly dodgy bridge, we discover a ramshackle shack. Me, well I'm not getting out of the car, much less staying the night in the place. They are braver than me, though, so in they go for a night of Trivial Pursuits... In the basement, they discover a real-to-reel tape recorder with some tape that reveals…
Reviewed on June 7, 2023
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The Evil Dead (1983) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max and Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of The Evil Dead (1983) includes Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeManincor, Betsy Baker and Theresa Tilly. The film was directed by Sam Raimi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Evil Dead was released on January 16, 1983 and runs for 1h 25m.
The Evil Dead (1983) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 4,700 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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