The Evil Dead (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1981, The Evil Dead is a horror film directed by Sam Raimi, running about 85 minutes. “The Ultimate Experience In Grueling Terror” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. The Evil Dead stars Bruce Campbell as Ashley 'Ash' J. Williams, Ellen Sandweiss as Cheryl, Richard DeManincor as Scott and Betsy Baker as Linda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Evil Dead has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $29.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel 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 The Evil Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Evil Dead tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Evil Dead (1981)?
- In US, The Evil Dead is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , 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 The Evil Dead worth watching?
- The Evil Dead holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Evil Dead?
- The Evil Dead stars Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeManincor, Betsy Baker and Theresa Tilly.
- When was The Evil Dead released?
- The Evil Dead was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.