The Evil Dead (1981)

  • NC-17
  • 10/15/1981 (US)
  • Horror
  • 1h 25m

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.

Sam Raimi

Writer, Director

Cast

Bruce Campbell's headshot

Bruce Campbell

Ash
Ellen Sandweiss's headshot

Ellen Sandweiss

Sheryl
Richard DeManincor's headshot

Richard DeManincor

Scott
Betsy Baker's headshot

Betsy Baker

Linda
Theresa Tilly's headshot

Theresa Tilly

Shelly
Philip A. Gillis's headshot

Philip A. Gillis

Fake Shemp
Dorothy Tapert's headshot

Dorothy Tapert

Fake Shemp
Cheryl Guttridge's headshot

Cheryl Guttridge

Fake Shemp

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