Evil Dead 2

1987, Horror/Comedy, 1h 25m

63 Reviews 100,000+ Ratings

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Evil Dead 2's increased special effects and slapstick-gore makes it as good -- if not better -- than the original. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

The second of three films in the Evil Dead series is part horror, part comedy, with Ash Williams (Bruce Campbell) once again battling horrifying demons at a secluded cabin in the woods. After discovering an audiotape left by a college professor that contains voices reading from the Book of the Dead, Ash's girlfriend Linda (Denise Bixler) becomes possessed by evil spirits that are awakened by the voices on the tape. Ash soon discovers there is no escaping the woods.

Rating:

R
Genre:

Horror, Comedy
Original Language:

English
Director:

Sam Raimi
Producer:

Rob Tapert
Writer:

Sam Raimi
Release Date (Theaters):

Mar 13, 1987 original
Release Date (Streaming):

Aug 29, 2000
Box Office (Gross USA):

$2.6M
Runtime:

1h 25m
Distributor:

Paramount Pictures, Anchor Bay Entertainment
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Cast & Crew

Bruce Campbell
Ashley "Ash" J. Williams

Sarah Berry
Annie Knowby

Dan Hicks
Jake

Denise Bixler
Linda

Kassie Wesley DePaiva
Bobbie Joe

Ted Raimi
Possessed Henrietta

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Critic Reviews for Evil Dead 2

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Audience Reviews for Evil Dead 2

Aug 12, 2016

This film is a parody of the original, - Evil dead - but i didn't find it funny myself. I can understand why people like it - there's great camera work, gore and gags - but this just wasn't for me. I'll be honest, i don't get the horror-comedy genre. If i'm watching a horror, i want it to be scary, and if i'm watching a comedy, i definitely don't want to see waterfalls of blood.

Peter B Super Reviewer
May 03, 2016

With the amount of gore, slapstick comedy and legit scary moments, Evil Dead 2 threatens to overwhelm. However, Sam Raimi's elegant direction and nearly perfect script help it stay in focus, making for a wonderfully fun time at the movies.

Matthew M Super Reviewer
Jun 18, 2014

Not really a sequel but more a different remake of the first one with superior special effects and camera work, and it is definitely a lot funnier, with a more bizarre physical humor that includes a squealing possessed hand and a hysterical Bruce Campbell stealing the scene.

Carlos M Super Reviewer
Apr 24, 2014

The low budget clearly shows itself in what can only be appreciated as a comedy rather than a horror but boy does Raimi take advantage of what he has. Great over the top performances.

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