The Evil Dead
“The ultimate experience in gruelling terror.”
Synopsis
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-24
Top Cast
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Bruce Campbell
Ash
Ellen Sandweiss
Cheryl
Richard DeManincor
Scott
Betsy Baker
Linda
Theresa Tilly
Shelly
Philip A. Gillis
Fake Shemp
Dorothy Tapert
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Cheryl Klam
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Barbara Carey
Fake Shemp
David Horton
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Wendall Thomas
Fake Shemp
Don Long
Fake Shemp
Stu Smith
Fake Shemp
Kurt Rauf
Fake Shemp
Ted Raimi
Fake Shemp
Ivan Raimi
Fake Shemp
Bill Vincent
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Mary Beth Tapert
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sitges Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 8, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 15, 1983
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$350K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$29.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
84x
+$29.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Raimi
- Screenplay & Story
- Sam Raimi
- Original Score
- Joseph LoDuca
- Original Title
- The Evil Dead
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $350K
- Worldwide Gross
- $29.4M
- Production Studios
- Renaissance Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Raimi
Sam Raimi
Joseph LoDuca
Tim Philo
Edna Ruth Paul
Robert Tapert, Bruce Campbell, Sam Raimi
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Raimi
Writer
Tim Philo
Director of Photography
Sam Raimi
Director
Edna Ruth Paul
Editor
Robert Tapert
Producer
Joseph LoDuca
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NC-17: Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Evil Dead
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Evil Dead about?
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.
Who directed The Evil Dead?
The Evil Dead was directed by Sam Raimi.
Who stars in The Evil Dead?
The principal cast of The Evil Dead includes Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeManincor, Betsy Baker, Theresa Tilly.
When was The Evil Dead released and how long is it?
The Evil Dead was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Evil Dead?
The Evil Dead had a reported production budget of $350K and grossed $29.4M at the worldwide box office (84 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Evil Dead?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Evil Dead was composed by Joseph LoDuca.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Evil Dead?
The Evil Dead holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: NC-17 (Adults Only — No one 17 and under admitted.).