The Evil Dead (1981)

Movie Details

Original Title The Evil Dead

Original Language EN

Budget $350,000

Revenue $29,612,367

Status Released

Popularity 4.5

Cast

Bruce Campbell

Ash

Popularity: 1.5

Ellen Sandweiss

Cheryl

Popularity: 0.6

Richard DeManincor

Scott

Popularity: 0.5

Betsy Baker

Linda

Popularity: 0.7

Theresa Tilly

Shelly

Popularity: 3.4

Philip A. Gillis

Fake Shemp

Popularity: 0.5

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Dorothy Tapert

Fake Shemp

Popularity: 0.8

Cheryl Guttridge

Fake Shemp

Popularity: 0.2

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Barbara Carey

Fake Shemp

Popularity: 0.1

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David Horton

Fake Shemp

Popularity: 0.1

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Wendall Thomas

Fake Shemp

Popularity: 0.1

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Don Long

Fake Shemp

Popularity: 0.0

Key Crew

Writer Sam Raimi

Director Sam Raimi

Editor Edna Ruth Paul

Producer Robert Tapert

Executive Producer Robert Tapert, Bruce Campbell, Sam Raimi

Production

Renaissance Pictures

Videos & Trailers

The Evil Dead ≣ 1981 ≣ Trailer

Trailer

The Evil Dead - Official Trailer

Trailer

Image Gallery

Backdrops

Posters

Keywords

falsely accused audio tape aggression log cabin friends zombie occult book of the dead necronomicon demonic possession macabre aggressive zealous disgusted

Reviews from TMDB

Wuchak 6/10

Feb 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 Tennessee for spring break wherein they discover a copy of the Book of the Dead and an audiotape w ... Read more

Kamurai 5/10

Aug 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 was just part of the trends, maybe the 1980s was just when people wanted to see horrific gore, and th ... Read more

Nathan 9/10

May 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 this was going to be another run of the mill 80's horror movie. But, once that action is establishe ... Read more