Film · 1981 · Evil Dead (1 of 6)
The Evil Dead
Directed by Sam Raimi · starring Bruce Campbell and Sam Raimi
- 1 h 25 min
- 18
- Horror
USA- Released in the UK 16 January 1983
- 7.0 Users31 votes
Where to watch The Evil Dead
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Availability checked on 8 November 2026.
The essentials
- Runtime
- 85 min1 hour and 25 minutes
- Budget
- $350,000Renaissance Pictures
- Rating
- 18Suitable only for adults
- How long is The Evil Dead?
- 1 hour and 25 minutes (85 minutes).
- When was The Evil Dead released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 16 January 1983.
- Who directed The Evil Dead?
- Sam Raimi.
- Who is in The Evil Dead?
- It stars Bruce Campbell and Sam Raimi.
- Where can I watch The Evil Dead?
- In the UK it is available with a channel on Now and to rent on Prime Video.
- Is it part of a series?
- Yes: it is film 1 of 6 in Evil Dead.
Cast
Full cast (6)
- Director
- Sam Raimi
- Writers
- Sam Raimi
- Producers
- Bruce Campbell, Sam Raimi
Reviews
7.0 31 votes
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