The Evil Dead

The Evil Dead follows five college students who retreat to an isolated cabin in the Tennessee woods, where they accidentally awaken dormant demonic forces by playing a recorded recitation of the Necronomicon Ex-Mortis. One by one, the friends become possessed by malevolent spirits, leaving sole survivor Ash Williams to fight for his life through a terrifying night of relentless horror. Directed by Sam Raimi, the film became a landmark of low-budget horror filmmaking and launched a beloved cult franchise.

• Sam Raimi was only 21 when he directed the film.
• The budget was a mere $350,000 to produce.
• Stephen King publicly praised the film, boosting its release.
• The Necronomicon prop was made from a cow hide.
• Bruce Campbell and Raimi have been friends since childhood.

• We are going to get you. We will get you.
• Join us. Join us.
• Dead by dawn! Dead by dawn!
• Why have you disturbed our sleep? Awakened us from our ancient slumber?
• I know now that my wife has become host to a Kandarian demon.