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The Evil Dead (1983)
โถ Trailer, images & where to streamOverview
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.
Cast
Bruce Campbellas Ash
Ellen Sandweissas Cheryl
Richard DeManincoras Scott
Betsy Bakeras Linda
Theresa Tillyas Shelly
Philip A. Gillisas Fake Shemp
Dorothy Tapertas Fake Shemp
Cheryl Klamas Fake Shemp
Barbara Careyas Fake Shemp
David Hortonas Fake Shemp
Wendall Thomasas Fake Shemp
Don Longas Fake Shemp
Stu Smithas Fake Shemp
Kurt Raufas Fake Shemp
Facts
| Release date | January 16, 1983 |
| Runtime | 85 min (1h 25m) โ shorter as the 1983 average of 105 min |
| Genres | Horror |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $350,000 |
| Box office | $29,400,000 (84.0ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0083907 |
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Questions
How long is The Evil Dead?
The Evil Dead runs 85 minutes (1h 25m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Evil Dead worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 4,747 votes, which places it #12 of 39 films released in 1983 in this index (top 72%) and #112 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed The Evil Dead?
The Evil Dead was directed by Sam Raimi. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Evil Dead II (1987), Spider-Man (2002), Army of Darkness (1992).
Who stars in The Evil Dead?
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.
What is The Evil Dead rated?
It carries a nc-17 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Evil Dead?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/124474.