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The Evil Dead (1983)   Movie Main Page Movie Overview Movie Details   Showtimes & Tickets   DVD/Video Info   Trailers & Clips   Cast and Credits   Awards & Nominations Reviews and Previews   Critics Reviews   User Reviews Photos   Premiere Photos   Movie Stills Community   Message Board Shopping   Buy the DVD/Video Other Resources   Web Sites   Movie Lists An all-time favorite? A movie not to miss? Add to My Movies!   Five twentysomething friends are holed up in a remote cabin where they discover a Book Of The Dead. An archaeologist's tape recording reveals that the ancient text was discovered among the Khandarian ruins of a Sumerian civilization. Playing the taped incantations, the youths unwittingly summon up dormant demons living in the nearby woods, which possess the youngsters in succession until only one is left intact to fight for survival. Also Known As: Book of the Dead Production Status: Released Genres: Suspense/Horror Running Time: 1 hr. 26 min. Release Date: October 15th, 1981 MPAA Rating: NC-17 for substantial graphic horror violence and gore. Distributors: New Line Cinema Production Co.: Renaissance Pictures Filming Locations: Michigan Tennessee Produced in: United States