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The Evil Dead (1981)

7.3/10 1981 1h 25m
Horror
1981 • NC-17 • 85 min • Horror
The Evil Dead (1981) poster
★ 7.3 / 10  IMDb
Horror
DirectorSam Raimi
WriterSam Raimi
StarsBruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeManincor
LanguageEnglish
CountryUnited States
Box Office: $2,400,000

About The Evil Dead

Five college students take time off to spend a peaceful vacation in a remote cabin. A book and audio tape is discovered, and its evil is found to be powerful once the incantations are read out loud. T…

Ratings & Reviews

7.3/10
IMDb
85%
Rotten Tomatoes
71/100
Metacritic
🏆 5 wins & 1 nomination total

Cast & Crew

Director
Sam Raimi
Writer
Sam Raimi
Actor
Bruce Campbell
Actor
Ellen Sandweiss
Actor
Richard DeManincor
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7.3/10
IMDb Rating
1h 25min
Runtime
1981
Year

FAQ: The Evil Dead (1981)

What genre is The Evil Dead (1981)?
The Evil Dead (1981) is listed as Horror.
How long is The Evil Dead (1981)?
The Evil Dead (1981) has a runtime of 1h 25min (85 minutes).

Movie Info

Year 1981
Rating 7.3/10
Duration 1h 25m
Genre 80s Horror Movies, Cosmic Horror Movies

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