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 …
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In Theaters

  • January 1, 1983

Genres

Horror

Run Time

1 hour 26 minutes

Distributors

New Line Cinema

Director

Sam Raimi

Director
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