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The Frida Cinema
305 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701, Santa Ana, CA
About The Evil Dead (1981)
Ashley "Ash" Williams (Bruce Campbell), his girlfriend and three pals hike into the woods to a cabin for a fun night away. There they find an old book, the Necronomicon, whose text reawakens the dead when it's read aloud. The friends inadvertently release a flood of evil and must fight for their lives or become one of the evil dead. Ash watches his friends become possessed, and must make a difficult decision before daybreak to save his own life in this, the first of Sam Raimi's trilogy.
Cast & Crew
Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Betsy Baker, Richard DeManincor, Theresa Tilly, Edna Ruth Paul, Joseph LoDuca, Rob Tapert, Tim Philo
Frequently asked questions
How long is The Evil Dead (1981)?
The Evil Dead (1981) is 1 hr 25 min long.
Who directed The Evil Dead (1981)?
Sam Raimi
Who is Ashly 'Ash' J. Williams in The Evil Dead (1981)?
Bruce Campbell plays Ashly 'Ash' J. Williams in the film.
What is The Evil Dead (1981) about?
Ashley "Ash" Williams (Bruce Campbell), his girlfriend and three pals hike into the woods to a cabin for a fun night away. There they find an old book, the Necronomicon, whose text reawakens the dead when it's read aloud. The friends inadvertently release a flood of evil and must fight for their lives or become one of the evil dead. Ash watches his friends become possessed, and must make a difficult decision before daybreak to save his own life in this, the first of Sam Raimi's trilogy.