Evil Dead
“The most terrifying film you will ever experience.”
Synopsis
Mia, a drug addict, is determined to kick the habit. To that end, she asks her brother, David, his girlfriend, Natalie and their friends Olivia and Eric to accompany her to their family's remote forest cabin to help her through withdrawal. Eric finds a mysterious Book of the Dead at the cabin and reads aloud from it, awakening an ancient demon. All hell breaks loose when the malevolent entity possesses Mia.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Trailer #3Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-14
Top Cast
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Jane Levy
Mia
Shiloh Fernandez
David
Lou Taylor Pucci
Eric
Jessica Lucas
Olivia
Elizabeth Blackmore
Natalie
Phoenix Connolly
Teenager
Jim McLarty
Harold
Sian Davis
Old Woman
Stephen Butterworth
Toothless Redneck
Karl Willetts
Long-Haired Redneck
Randal Wilson
Abomination Mia
Rupert Degas
Demon (voice)
Bob Dorian
Professor Knowby (voice)
Ellen Sandweiss
Cheryl (voice)
Jack Walley
Billy Bob (uncredited)
Bruce Campbell
Ashley 'Ash' J. Williams (uncredited)
Bill Vincent
Fake Shemp
Judah Tapert
Fake Shemp
Release History & Theatrical Window
South by Southwest Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 5, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 23, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$17M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$99M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.82x
+$82M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fede Álvarez
- Screenplay & Story
- Rodo Sayagues, Fede Álvarez
- Original Score
- Roque Baños
- Original Title
- Evil Dead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Welsh
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $17M
- Worldwide Gross
- $99M
- Production Studios
- TriStar Pictures, FilmDistrict, Ghost House Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fede Álvarez
Rodo Sayagues, Fede Álvarez, Sam Raimi
Roque Baños
Aaron Morton, Pedro Luque
Bryan Shaw
Robert Tapert, Joseph Drake, Sam Raimi, Peter Schlessel, Nathan Kahane
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Tapert
Producer
Sam Raimi
Producer
Fede Álvarez
Director
Bryan Shaw
Editor
Rodo Sayagues
Screenplay
Roque Baños
Original Music Composer
Fede Álvarez
Screenplay
Bruce Campbell
Producer
Robert Gillies
Production Design
Sarah Voon
Costume Design
Aaron Morton
Director of Photography
George Ritchie
Visual Effects Supervisor
Shane Dawson
Stunt Coordinator
Sally Campbell
Producer
Allan Poppleton
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Evil Dead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Evil Dead about?
Mia, a drug addict, is determined to kick the habit. To that end, she asks her brother, David, his girlfriend, Natalie and their friends Olivia and Eric to accompany her to their family's remote forest cabin to help her through withdrawal. Eric finds a mysterious Book of the Dead at the cabin and reads aloud from it, awakening an ancient demon. All hell breaks loose when the malevolent entity possesses Mia.
Who directed Evil Dead?
Evil Dead was directed by Fede Álvarez.
Who stars in Evil Dead?
The principal cast of Evil Dead includes Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Lou Taylor Pucci, Jessica Lucas, Elizabeth Blackmore.
When was Evil Dead released and how long is it?
Evil Dead was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of Evil Dead?
Evil Dead had a reported production budget of $17M and grossed $99M at the worldwide box office (5.82 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Evil Dead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Evil Dead was composed by Roque Baños.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Evil Dead?
Evil Dead holds official age classifications: AU: R18+ (Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).