The Evil Dead (1981), a Film by Sam Raimi

May 08, 2022 7:25 AM EDT
The Evil Dead (1981)
The Evil Dead (1981)

The Evil Dead is the first movie of the American filmmaker Sam Raimi (Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness). Starring Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Betsy Baker, Richard DeManincor, Theresa Tilly, Scott Spiegel.

An absolut cult-.movie.

Plot

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

The Evil Dead (1981)
The Evil Dead (1981)

Movie Reviews

“Its horror absolutely worked on me (…) If it does its job right (and it still does, on me at least) you’re engrossed enough in the story that a dated effect doesn’t matter” Luke Y. Thompson: Forbes

“The film is ferociously kinetic and full of visual surprises (…) There are lots of clever turns on standard horror movie formulas” Pat Graham: Chicago Reader 

“Short on characterisation and plot but strong on atmospheric horror and visual churns, this movie blends comic fantasy (…) with recent genre gems like ‘Carrie’ and ‘Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ to impressive effect.” Steve Grant: Time Out

The Evil Dead Trailer

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Cast & Crew

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