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The Evil Dead (1981)

  • Rated R
  • 1hr 25m
  •  (1)
  • 71

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Sam Raimi

Producer:

Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell, Robert Tapert

Release Date:

Oct 15, 1981

Runtime:

1hr 25m

Synopsis

Five friends travel to a cabin in the woods, where they unknowingly release flesh-possessing demons.

Cast

  • Ellen Sandweiss
  • Bruce Campbell
  • Betsy Baker
  • Hal Delrich
  • Sarah York

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Based on 11 Critics
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USER SCORE (324)

Universal acclaim based on 324 Reviews
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The extreme nature of the gore isn't beside the point - it is the point. Raimi goes so far over the top in presenting these displays that they take on a campy, almost humorous appearance. It's impossible to take all this blood seriously. So, instead of being sickened, we're strangely amused - and this is all intentional.

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