Evil Dead II (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1987, Evil Dead II is a comedy, fantasy and horror film directed by Sam Raimi, running about 84 minutes. “Kiss your nerves goodbye!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ash Williams and his girlfriend Linda find a log cabin in the woods with a voice recording from an archeologist who had recorded himself reciting ancient chants from "The Book of the Dead." As they play the recording an evil power is unleashed taking over Linda's body.
Who’s in it. Evil Dead II stars Bruce Campbell as Ashley 'Ash' J. Williams, Sarah Berry as Annie Knowby, Dan Hicks as Jake and Kassie DePaiva as Bobby Joe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Evil Dead II has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $10.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV and IndieFlix 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 II page.
If you liked it. Fans of Evil Dead II tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Evil Dead II (1987)?
- In US, Evil Dead II is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV, 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 II worth watching?
- Evil Dead II holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Evil Dead II?
- Evil Dead II stars Bruce Campbell, Sarah Berry, Dan Hicks, Kassie DePaiva and Ted Raimi.
- When was Evil Dead II released?
- Evil Dead II was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.