The Evil Dead

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The Evil Dead

AKA Book of the Dead

1981US85 minSam Raimi

Possession Occult Demonic Practical FX 80s Horror Cult Classic

“The ultimate experience in gruelling terror.”

SYNOPSIS

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.

ARCHIVIST RATING · ★ 5.0(1 rating)

PART OF

COLLECTION

Evil Dead Collection

3 films

COLLECTION

Sam Raimi Collection

4 films

ESSENTIAL VIEWING

Video Nasties

34 films

LIST

New Hollywood (1965-1983)

100 films

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

MEDIA

Official Trailer

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