The Evil Dead (1981)
The Ultimate Experience In Grueling Terror
Five vacationing college students unwittingly resurrect demonic spirits through the Book of the Dead. Now there is no escape. The guilty must be punished.
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Bruce CampbellAshley 'Ash' J. Williams
Ellen SandweissCheryl
Richard DeManincorScott
Betsy BakerLinda
Theresa TillyShelly
Philip A. GillisFake ShempDorothy TapertFake Shemp
Cheryl GuttridgeFake ShempBarbara CareyFake ShempDavid HortonFake ShempWendall ThomasFake ShempDon LongFake ShempKeywords
EvilZombieStop motionFriendsFalsely accusedOccultCult filmDemonic possessionNecronomiconAudio tapeAggressionLog cabinChain sawGiant plantLodgePart stop motionBook of the deadVideo nastyStop motion (some scenes)
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Genre affinityHorrorTheme affinityEvil · Zombie · Stop MotionPacingShortDirector preference25619Actor preference29816 · 87084 · 87085Country preferenceUs
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What is The Evil Dead about?
Five vacationing college students unwittingly resurrect demonic spirits through the Book of the Dead. Now there is no escape. The guilty must be punished.
How long is The Evil Dead?
The Evil Dead has a runtime of 85 minutes.
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