The Evil Dead (1981)

Synopsis

A quintet of Michigan State University students – Ash Williams, his girlfriend Linda, his sister Cheryl and their friend Scott, and his girlfriend Shelly – vacation at a remote cabin in the rural hills of Tennessee. As the group approaches the cabin, they notice the porch swing move on its own, but it stops when Scott grabs the door key.

Starring

Box office

$29.4 million

Budget

$375,000

IMDb votes

259,180

Where to watch The Evil Dead in Canada

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