Evil Dead Trap (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1988, Evil Dead Trap is a thriller and horror film directed by Toshiharu Ikeda, running about 102 minutes. “Pure terror!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A talk-show hostess takes a camera crew out to an abandoned factory to investigate a purported snuff film that was made there. As she gets closer to the truth, she and her friends are subjected to a brutal nightmare.
Who’s in it. Evil Dead Trap stars Miyuki Ono as Nami Tsuchiya, Yūji Honma as Daisuke Muraki, Hitomi Kobayashi as Rei Sugiura and Eriko Nakagawa as Rya Kawamura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Evil Dead Trap has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Evil Dead Trap page.
If you liked it. Fans of Evil Dead Trap tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Evil Dead Trap (1988)?
- In US, Evil Dead Trap is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Evil Dead Trap worth watching?
- Evil Dead Trap holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Evil Dead Trap?
- Evil Dead Trap stars Miyuki Ono, Yūji Honma, Hitomi Kobayashi, Eriko Nakagawa and Aya Katsuragi.
- When was Evil Dead Trap released?
- Evil Dead Trap was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.