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The Evil Dead Ranking Guide: Story, Cast and Legacy

A TMDB-backed guide to The Evil Dead, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

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The Evil Dead (1981) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. The ultimate experience in gruelling terror.

Where to watch

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Cast

Bruce Campbell as Ash; Ellen Sandweiss as Cheryl; Richard DeManincor as Scott; Betsy Baker as Linda; Theresa Tilly as Shelly; Philip A. Gillis as Fake Shemp; Dorothy Tapert as Fake Shemp; Cheryl Klam as Fake Shemp

About The Evil Dead

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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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Evil Dead?

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Who is in the cast of The Evil Dead?

Bruce Campbell as Ash; Ellen Sandweiss as Cheryl; Richard DeManincor as Scott; Betsy Baker as Linda; Theresa Tilly as Shelly; Philip A. Gillis as Fake Shemp; Dorothy Tapert as Fake Shemp; Cheryl Klam as Fake Shemp

Is this The Evil Dead guide official?

No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

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