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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1983-01-16
Languageen
Runtime1h 25m
Budget$350,000
Revenue$29,400,000
Production

Renaissance Pictures

7.3(4.7k)
•1983•1h 25m

The Evil Dead

"The ultimate experience in gruelling terror."

Horror

Overview

In 1979, a group of college students find a Sumerian Book of the Dead in an old wilderness cabin they've rented for a weekend getaway.

Director
Sam Raimi
Writing & Screenplay
Sam Raimi
Cinematography
Tim Philo

Principal Cast

27 credited
Bruce Campbell
Bruce CampbellAsh
Ellen Sandweiss
Ellen SandweissCheryl
Richard DeManincor
Richard DeManincorScott
Betsy Baker
Betsy BakerLinda
Theresa Tilly
Theresa TillyShelly
Philip A. Gillis
Philip A. GillisFake Shemp
DT
Dorothy TapertFake Shemp
Cheryl Klam
Cheryl KlamFake Shemp
BC
Barbara CareyFake Shemp
DH
David HortonFake Shemp
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