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1981 · Movie · 1h 25m · NC-17

The Evil Dead

CriticsCritics: 78
AudienceAudience: 7.5

A group of college students head to a remote cabin for a weekend getaway, where they discover an ancient book and a recording connected to a dark force in the woods. As the threat grows, the isolated group struggles to survive inside the cabin and find a way out.

My take

You may enjoy this if you like isolated-cabin horror, relentless tension, and splattery practical effects; Not for you if you prefer subtle scares, polished performances, or a detailed story.

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Cast

Bruce CampbellEllen SandweissRichard DeManincorBetsy BakerTheresa TillyPhilip A. GillisDorothy TapertCheryl Klam

Director

Sam Raimi

If tonight is a The Evil Dead night…

…these live in the same corner of my head.

Want one picked out for tonight?

Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.