Evil Dead (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2013, Evil Dead is a horror film directed by Fede Álvarez, running about 91 minutes. “The most terrifying film you will ever experience.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Five young friends find the mysterious and fiercely powerful Book of the Dead, and unable to resist its temptation, release a violent demon on a bloodthirsty quest to possess them all.
Who’s in it. Evil Dead stars Jane Levy as Mia Allen, Shiloh Fernandez as David Allen, Lou Taylor Pucci as Eric and Jessica Lucas as Olivia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Evil Dead has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $97.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Evil Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Evil Dead tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Evil Dead (2013)?
- In US, Evil Dead is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Evil Dead worth watching?
- Evil Dead holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Evil Dead?
- Evil Dead stars Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Lou Taylor Pucci, Jessica Lucas and Elizabeth Blackmore.
- When was Evil Dead released?
- Evil Dead was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.