Evil Dead II
“Kiss your nerves goodbye!”
Synopsis
Ash Williams and his girlfriend Linda find a log cabin in the woods with a voice recording from an archeologist who had recorded himself reciting ancient chants from "The Book of the Dead." As they play the recording an evil power is unleashed taking over Linda's body.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Restoration TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-03
Top Cast
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Bruce Campbell
Ash
Sarah Berry
Annie
Dan Hicks
Jake
Kassie DePaiva
Bobby Joe
Ted Raimi
Possessed Henrietta
Denise Bixler
Linda
Richard Domeier
Ed
John Peakes
Professor Knowby
Lou Hancock
Henrietta
Snowy Winters
Dancer
Sol Abrams
Fake Shemp
Josh Becker
Fake Shemp
Sam Raimi
Fake Shemp / Medieval Soldier / Possessed Rocking Chair
Scott Spiegel
Fake Shemp
Thomas Kidd
Fake Shemp
Mitch Cantor
Fake Shemp
Jenny Griffith
Fake Shemp
William Preston Robertson
The Hand / The Dark Spirit / The Deer Head / The Enchanted Objects (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 14, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 17, 1998
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.69x
+$2.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Raimi
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Spiegel, Sam Raimi
- Original Score
- Joseph LoDuca
- Original Title
- Evil Dead II
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Budget
- $3.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.9M
- Production Studios
- Rosebud Releasing Corporation, Renaissance Pictures, The De Laurentiis Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Raimi
Scott Spiegel, Sam Raimi
Joseph LoDuca
Peter Deming
Kaye Davis
Robert Tapert, Irvin Shapiro, Alex De Benedetti
Department Leadership Roster
Scott Spiegel
Screenplay
Kaye Davis
Editor
Sam Raimi
Screenplay
Robert Tapert
Producer
Sam Raimi
Director
Joseph LoDuca
Original Music Composer
Peter Deming
Director of Photography
Gary Jensen
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
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ 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 II
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Evil Dead II about?
Ash Williams and his girlfriend Linda find a log cabin in the woods with a voice recording from an archeologist who had recorded himself reciting ancient chants from "The Book of the Dead." As they play the recording an evil power is unleashed taking over Linda's body.
Who directed Evil Dead II?
Evil Dead II was directed by Sam Raimi.
Who stars in Evil Dead II?
The principal cast of Evil Dead II includes Bruce Campbell, Sarah Berry, Dan Hicks, Kassie DePaiva, Ted Raimi.
When was Evil Dead II released and how long is it?
Evil Dead II was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
What was the box office and production budget of Evil Dead II?
Evil Dead II had a reported production budget of $3.5M and grossed $5.9M at the worldwide box office (1.69 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Evil Dead II?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Evil Dead II was composed by Joseph LoDuca.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Evil Dead II?
Evil Dead II holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; CA: R; 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: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).