The Evil Dead(1983)

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Synopsis

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.
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. …
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  • October 15, 1981

MPAA Rating

NC-17 (for substantial graphic horror violence and gore.)

Genres

Horror

Run Time

1 hour 26 minutes

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New Line Cinema
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Sam Raimi

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