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The Evil Dead poster

The Evil Dead (1981)

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.

Trailer

Cast

Bruce Campbell in The Evil Dead

Bruce Campbell

Ash

Ellen Sandweiss in The Evil Dead

Ellen Sandweiss

Cheryl

Richard DeManincor in The Evil Dead

Richard DeManincor

Scott

Betsy Baker in The Evil Dead

Betsy Baker

Linda

Theresa Tilly in The Evil Dead

Theresa Tilly

Shelly

Philip A. Gillis in The Evil Dead

Philip A. Gillis

Fake Shemp

Dorothy Tapert

Fake Shemp

Cheryl Klam in The Evil Dead

Cheryl Klam

Fake Shemp

Barbara Carey

Fake Shemp

David Horton

Fake Shemp

Wendall Thomas

Fake Shemp

Don Long

Fake Shemp

Stu Smith

Fake Shemp

Kurt Rauf

Fake Shemp

Ted Raimi in The Evil Dead

Ted Raimi

Fake Shemp

Ivan Raimi in The Evil Dead

Ivan Raimi

Fake Shemp

Bill Vincent in The Evil Dead

Bill Vincent

Fake Shemp

Mary Beth Tapert

Fake Shemp

Scott Spiegel in The Evil Dead

Scott Spiegel

Fake Shemp

John Cameron in The Evil Dead

John Cameron

Fake Shemp

Joanne Kruse

Fake Shemp

Gwen Cochanski

Fake Shemp

Debie Jarczewski

Fake Shemp

Bob Dorian in The Evil Dead

Bob Dorian

Person on Recorder (voice) (uncredited)

Sam Raimi in The Evil Dead

Sam Raimi

Hitchhiking Fisherman / Evil Force (uncredited)

Tom Sullivan in The Evil Dead

Tom Sullivan

Demon Hands (uncredited)

Robert Tapert in The Evil Dead

Robert Tapert

Local Yokel (uncredited)

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FAQ

When was The Evil Dead released?

The Evil Dead was released on October 15, 1981.

How long is The Evil Dead?

The Evil Dead runs for 1h 25m.

What is the rating for The Evil Dead?

The Evil Dead has an average rating of 7.3/10 on Streambay.

What genre is The Evil Dead?

The Evil Dead is classified as Horror.

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