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The Evil Dead (1981)
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📌 Available on platforms🛡️ NC-17
📖 Story
In 1979, a group of college students find a Sumerian Book of the Dead in an old wilderness cabin they've rented for a weekend getaway.
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Strong recommendationReflective
EnergyCalm and observant
ToneHuman and reflective
ExperienceObservation more than conflict
Best suited fordark tension and unsettling atmosphere
What to expect from this title?Expect a calm watch that stays close to observation, nature, and the human bond rather than plot-heavy conflict.
Heavy in toneConflict carries the weightNot a casual watch
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
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Best suited for17
Content levelMature content
GuidanceNot suitable for children
Rating methodOfficial source
ConfidenceHigh
SourceOfficial rating • United States • TMDB
• Mature themes• Scary scenes
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🧾 Quick take
Viewer insight The Evil Dead is a 1981 film in the Horror category from United States. Directed by Sam Raimi. Starring Bruce Campbell and Ellen Sandweiss. Runtime: about 85 minutes. Original language: English. An official trailer is available on this page. Watch options are shown when available. TMDB rating: 7.3/10.
Genre: Horror, Released in 1981, Original language: English, Production: United States, Runtime: about 85 minutes, Starring Bruce Campbell and Ellen Sandweiss.
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🚀Blockbuster84.6x
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Revenue massively outpaced the production cost
The release multiplied its reported budget into a standout box office result.
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💹 Return multiple: 84.6x📈 ROI: +8,361%🧾 Blockbuster
💰Budget
$35K
Reported production cost for this title.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$29.6M
Total reported box office return.
🚀Net gain
+$29.3M
Gap between revenue and budget.
🚀Return multiple
84.6x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
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ROI +8,361%
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Runtime
85 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
Where to watch The Evil Dead
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Cast & crew
Bruce Campbell
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Ellen Sandweiss
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Richard DeManincor
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Betsy Baker
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Philip A. Gillis
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Dorothy Tapert
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Cheryl Klam
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Barbara Carey
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David Horton
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Wendall Thomas
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Don Long
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Stu Smith
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Kurt Rauf
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Director: Sam Raimi
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1What is movie The Evil Dead (1981)?
It is a movie released in 1981 within the Horror category.
2What is the story of The Evil Dead?
The Evil Dead (1981) is a movie in the Horror category on ShofHub. Explore the story, cast, rating, trailer, and official availability details.
3Can you watch The Evil Dead online?
Yes. The page currently shows official online availability through providers such as Apple TV Store, STARZPLAY.
4What is the rating of The Evil Dead?
It currently holds a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 based on 4,470 ratings.
5What is the runtime of The Evil Dead?
Its runtime is about 85 minutes.
6What kind of viewers is The Evil Dead best suited for?
A dark viewing experience that leans on unease, tension, and atmosphere more than comfort or easygoing entertainment.
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7.3 / 10
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