The Evil Dead

NC-17

(4147)

9/10/1981

1h 25min

Horror

Tagline

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.

Writer

Sam Raimi

Director

Sam Raimi

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Status
Released
Budget
$350,000.00
Revenue
$29,612,367.00
Original Language
English
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Wuchak 2/12/2018

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 Te ...Show More

Kamurai 8/19/2020

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 w ...Show More

Nathan 5/16/2023

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 ...Show More

CinemaSerf 6/7/2023

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 c ...Show More