The Evil Dead 1981
“The ultimate experience in gruelling terror.”
What is The Evil Dead?
The Evil Dead is a 1981 American supernatural horror film written and directed by Sam Raimi. The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 25 minutes and is rated NC-17.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1981
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 85 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 15, 1981
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- New Line Cinema, Renaissance Pictures
- Budget
- $350,000
- Revenue
- $29,612,367
- Genres
- Horror
- Updated
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Overview
The Evil Dead is a 1981 American supernatural horror film written and directed by Sam Raimi. The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 25 minutes and is rated NC-17. It was released in the US on October 15, 1981. The story begins with a group of college students who find a Sumerian Book of the Dead in an old wilderness cabin they've rented for a weekend getaway. The film is considered the ultimate experience in gruelling terror. The Evil Dead is the first installment in the Evil Dead film series and has spawned several sequels and prequels, including Evil Dead Wrath, which is a prequel to The Evil Dead. The film was executive produced by Raimi and has become a notable work in the horror genre. The Evil Dead has been summarized and reviewed on various online platforms, including The Movie Database and Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia.
Should you watch it?
“Five college students encounter an ancient Sumerian text while vacationing in a remote wilderness cabin.”
- pioneering practical effects
- suspenseful atmosphere
- low-budget production quality
Watch it if you enjoy classic horror films involving isolated cabin settings.
This film contains intense supernatural horror themes suitable for mature audiences.
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What is the film about?
A group of college students discovers a Sumerian Book of the Dead in a cabin.
Where does the story take place?
The events occur at a wilderness cabin rented by the students.
When was the film produced?
The production took place in 1979.
Who are the main characters?
The story focuses on a group of college students.
What is the primary discovery?
The students find a Sumerian Book of the Dead.