Movies like The Evil Dead

Key Features:: Supernatural horror, Demonic possession, Cabin in the woods, Ancient evil, Survival horror, College students, Brutal violence, Practical effects, Cult classic, Low budget, Violence-high, Gore-high
Tone:: serious, gritty, suspense-driven
Target Audience:: Horror fans, Cult film enthusiasts, Gorehounds, Those seeking intense thrills
Emotional Arc:: Intrigue → Dread → Terror

The Evil Dead

1981-10-15

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.

Genres

Horror

Cast

Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeManincor, Betsy Baker, Theresa Tilly, Philip A. Gillis, Dorothy Tapert, Cheryl Guttridge, Barbara Carey, David Horton

Crew

Sam Raimi, Sam Raimi

Rating

★7.278(4289 votes)