Ash Williams, the lone survivor of an earlier onslaught of flesh-possessing spirits, holes up in a cabin with a group of strangers while the demons continue their attack.
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Cast verified as complete
| Bruce Campbell | ... |
Ashley 'Ash' J. Williams
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| Sarah Berry | ... |
Annie Knowby
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| Dan Hicks | ... |
Jake
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| Kassie Wesley DePaiva | ... |
Bobby Joe
(as Kassie Wesley)
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| Ted Raimi | ... |
Possessed Henrietta
(as Theodore Raimi)
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| Denise Bixler | ... |
Linda
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| Richard Domeier | ... |
Ed Getley
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John Peakes | ... |
Professor Raymond Knowby
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| Lou Hancock | ... |
Henrietta Knowby
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Snowy Winters | ... |
Dancer
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Sol Abrams | ... |
Fake Shemp
(as Sid Abrams)
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Josh Becker | ... |
Fake Shemp
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| Scott Spiegel | ... |
Fake Shemp
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Thomas Kidd | ... |
Fake Shemp
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| Mitch Cantor | ... |
Fake Shemp
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Jenny Griffith | ... |
Fake Shemp
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William Preston Robertson | ... |
The Hand / The Dark Spirit / The Deer Head / The Enchanted Objects (voice)
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| Randy Brenner | ... |
Male Monsters (uncredited)
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Tony Elwood | ... |
Luggage Monkey (uncredited)
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| David M. Goodman | ... |
Airport Worker (uncredited)
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| Gary Jones | ... |
The Hand (uncredited)
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| Greg Nicotero | ... |
The Hand / Evil Ed's Hand / Henrietta's Long Neck Pee-Wee Head (uncredited)
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| Sam Raimi | ... |
Medieval Soldier / Possessed Rocking Chair (uncredited)
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| Tom Sullivan | ... |
Baggage Handler (uncredited)
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| Rob Tapert | ... |
Airport Worker (uncredited)
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John W. Walter | ... |
The Hand / Evil Ed's Hand (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Sam Raimi | ||
Written by
| Sam Raimi | ... | (written by) & |
| Scott Spiegel | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Bruce Campbell | ... | co-producer |
| Alex De Benedetti | ... | executive producer |
| Irvin Shapiro | ... | executive producer |
| Rob Tapert | ... | producer (as Robert G. Tapert) |
Music by
| Joseph LoDuca | ... | (as Joseph Lo Duca) |
Cinematography by
| Peter Deming | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Kaye Davis | ||
Editorial Department
| Rob Anderson | ... | apprentice editor |
| Paul Harris | ... | assistant editor |
| Michael Jonascu | ... | assistant editor |
| Dorothy Tapert | ... | apprentice editor |
| Daniel Frisch | ... | post-production assistant (uncredited) |
| Mark Nowicki | ... | remastering colorist (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Randy Bennett | ||
| Philip Duffin | ||
Set Decoration by
| Elizabeth Moore | ||
Makeup Department
| Wendy Bell | ... | makeup artist |
| Howard Berger | ... | special makeup effects crew |
| Robert Kurtzman | ... | special makeup effects unit crew |
| Greg Nicotero | ... | special makeup effects unit crew (as Gregory Nicotero) |
| Shannon Shea | ... | special makeup effects unit crew |
| Mark Shostrom | ... | special makeup design and creation |
| Aaron Sims | ... | special makeup effects unit crew |
| Bryant Tausek | ... | special makeup effects unit crew |
| Mike Trcic | ... | special makeup effects unit crew |
| Richard Snell | ... | contact lens designer (uncredited) |
| Tom Sullivan | ... | special makeup effects artist (uncredited) |
| Tim Turner | ... | detail sculpting assistant (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Joseph C. Stillman | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| K. Siobhan Phelan | ... | second assistant director |
| Joseph Winogradoff | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Jerry Adams | ... | carpenter |
| Andy Boswell | ... | assistant to art director |
| Michael Burnett | ... | sculptor |
| Johnna Butler | ... | leadman |
| Reed Downy | ... | carpenter |
| Tony Elwood | ... | special props |
| Larry Fox | ... | construction coordinator |
| Tony Gardner | ... | sculpting |
| Wayne Gathins | ... | carpenter |
| William Hamilton | ... | set painter |
| Charles Lear | ... | carpenter |
| Wayne Leonard | ... | set dresser |
| Margaret Prentice | ... | painting (as Margaret Beserra) |
| Scott Shamis | ... | carpenter |
| Blanche Sindelar | ... | prop master |
| Steve Wang | ... | sculptor |
| Bobby Maness | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
| Daniel Nalepka | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
| Tom Sullivan | ... | illustrator (uncredited) / props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| John Voss Bonds Jr. | ... | sound effects editor (as John V. Bonds Jr.) |
| Thomas Bush | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Mike Dickeson | ... | foley artist |
| Kevin Hill | ... | sound effects editor |
| Thomas Morrison | ... | sound mixer (as Tom Morrison) |
| Drew Neumann | ... | additional synthesized sound effects (as Drew Newmann) |
| Yvonne Preble | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Chris Rabideau | ... | dialogue editor |
| Cindy Rabideau | ... | sound effects editor |
| Andrew Schatz | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Steve Sheranian | ... | sound effects editor |
| Julie Spears | ... | foley artist |
| John W. Walter | ... | boom operator (as John Walter) |
| Brian E. Wedewer | ... | sound effects editor (as Brian Wedewer) |
| David John West | ... | re-recording mixer (as David West) / supervising sound editor (as David West) |
| David Lewis Yewdall | ... | additional sound effects (as David Yewdall) |
| Ron Ayers | ... | post production sound (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Vern Hyde | ... | special effects foreman |
| Dale Johnson | ... | special effects assistant |
| Margaret Prentice | ... | detail and painting (as Margaret Beserra) |
| Dave Thiry | ... | special effects assistant |
| Tom Barkstedt | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
| Tony Gardner | ... | special effects: Doug Beswick crew (uncredited) |
| Douglas Evan Hersh | ... | special effects gaffer (uncredited) |
| Gary Jones | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
| David Moenkhaus | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Greg Nicotero | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
| Daniel S. Noga | ... | special effects cinematographer (uncredited) |
| Brian Joseph Ochab | ... | stop motion animation assistant (uncredited) |
| Larry Odien | ... | mechanical effects (uncredited) |
| Tom Sullivan | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
| Mike Tristano | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Jim Aupperle | ... | effects photography supervisor |
| James Belohovek | ... | miniature supervisor (as James Belohobek) |
| Doug Beswick | ... | stop motion animation |
| Yancy Calzada | ... | stop motion armature |
| Robert Dyke | ... | miniatures (as Bob Dyke) |
| Tom Hitchcock | ... | miniatures |
| Bob Kayganich | ... | matte painter |
| Rocky Mahoney | ... | optical line-up (as Rocky Mohoney) |
| Joseph Wallikas | ... | optical camera operator (as Joe Wallikas) |
| Larry Arpin | ... | optical effects (uncredited) |
| Vicki L. Engel | ... | visual effects production assistant (uncredited) |
| Bart Pierce | ... | additional photography: special visual effects (uncredited) |
| Kurt Rauf | ... | model maker (uncredited) |
| Joseph Thomas | ... | animation cameraman (uncredited) |
Stunts
| John Casino | ... | stunts |
| Sandra Lee Gimpel | ... | stunts (as Sandy Gimpel) |
| Gary Jensen | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Debby Lynn Ross | ... | stunts (as Debbie Lynn Ross) |
| Blanche Sindelar | ... | stunts |
| Ben Jensen | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Brigette Alexander | ... | second assistant camera |
| Bob Brown | ... | crane operator |
| Brendan Creadle | ... | additional assistant camera |
| Mike Ditz | ... | still photographer |
| Robert Duffin | ... | gaffer |
| Chris English | ... | electrician |
| Roy Gittens | ... | grip |
| Tim Philo | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Billy Pierce | ... | grip |
| Maribel Rodriguez | ... | electrician |
| Ruben Rodriguez | ... | best boy (as Rubin Rodriguez) |
| Hamid Shams | ... | first assistant camera |
| Eugene D. Shlugleit | ... | director of photography: night exterior photography (as Eugene Shlugleit) |
| Josh Steinberg | ... | grip |
| Larry Steinberg | ... | key grip |
| Sarah Berry | ... | clapper girl (uncredited) |
| Michael Gulbin | ... | rig constructor (uncredited) |
Animation Department
| Rick Catizone | ... | henrietta transformation and hand animation |
| Katherine Kean | ... | animator: main titles (as Kathy Kean) |
| Larry Larson | ... | animation photographer |
| Bill Notaro | ... | mechanical designer |
| Tom Sullivan | ... | animator |
| David Moenkhaus | ... | animator (uncredited) |
| Brian Rae | ... | assistant animator (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Brian Penikas | ... | molds and casting |
| Samuel Warren | ... | additional casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Vicki Graef | ... | wardrobe |
| Randall Ouzts | ... | assistant wardrobe |
Location Management
| Pryor Gibson | ... | location contact |
Music Department
| Sheldon Newmann | ... | music technical consultant |
| Chris Rabideau | ... | music editor |
| Dennis J. Tini | ... | conductor |
Transportation Department
| David M. Goodman | ... | transportation (as David Goodman) |
Additional Crew
| Pam Billingsley | ... | provider: horse and riders |
| Ricky Billingsley | ... | provider: horse and riders |
| Andrea Brown | ... | dance choreography |
| Theresa Burkett | ... | foam fabricator: tree branch and rotten apple head (as Teresa Burkept) |
| Michael Burnett | ... | sculpting and detail |
| Cathy Carpentar | ... | assistant accountant |
| Mary Ann Creamer | ... | production assistant |
| Diane Dankwardt | ... | production accountant |
| Elaine Dysinger | ... | production coordinator |
| Tony Gardner | ... | sculpting and detail |
| David M. Goodman | ... | studio manager (as David Goodman) |
| Ruth Jessup | ... | production secretary |
| David Kindlon | ... | mechanicals |
| Susan Labatt | ... | dance choreography |
| Larry Odean | ... | cosmetic contact lenses |
| Linda Ohman | ... | caterer |
| Paul Ohman | ... | caterer |
| Karalyn Parsons | ... | production assistant |
| Davi Trotti | ... | production assistant |
| Tam Warner | ... | animated dance choreographer (as Tam G. Warner) |
| Mark Bryan Wilson | ... | foam fabricator: tree branch and rotten apple head (as Mark Wilson) |
| Dino De Laurentiis | ... | financer (uncredited) |
| John A. Gallagher | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
| Russell Herschler | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Michael D. McAllister | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Susan Lee Smith | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
Thanks
| B.V. Hedrick | ... | special thanks |
| Betty Huntley | ... | special thanks |
| Harry Huntley | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- Renaissance Pictures (presents)
Distributors
- De Laurentiis Entertainment Group (DEG) (1987) (World-wide) (theatrical)
- Rosebud Releasing Corporation (1987) (United States) (theatrical)
- Filmauro (1987) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Hoyts Distribution (1987) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Jemah Films (1987) (Philippines) (theatrical)
- Palace Pictures (1987) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Paramount Pictures (1987) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Shochiku-Fuji Company (1987) (Japan) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox (1987) (Brazil) (theatrical)
- Vestron Video (1987) (United States) (VHS)
- Concorde Film (1988) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Prokino Filmverleih (1988) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Sahamongkolfilm Co. (1988) (Thailand) (theatrical)
- Succéfilm AB (1988) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Trifilms (1988) (Spain) (theatrical)
- CBS/Fox Home Video (1988) (Australia) (VHS)
- Palace Video (1988) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Shochiku Home Video (1988) (Japan) (VHS)
- VCL Communications (1988) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Vestron Video International (1988) (Sweden) (VHS)
- Esselte CIC Video (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Flashstar Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS) (as "Uma Noite Alucinante 2")
- Videomax (Mexico) (VHS)
- Watch It Home Video (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (1990) (United States) (tv)
- Avid Home Entertainment (1994) (United States) (VHS)
- Aim Pictures (1995) (India) (theatrical)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (1998) (United States) (DVD)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (1998) (United States) (VHS)
- HGV Video Productions (1998) (Canada) (VHS)
- BMG Video (1999) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Canal Plus Image International (2000) (United States) (video) (VHS & DVD)
- Dutch FilmWorks (DFW) (2001) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2001) (Germany) (DVD)
- RCV Home Entertainment (2001) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Momentum Pictures (2002) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Sandrew Metronome Distribution (2002) (Finland) (DVD)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (UK) (2003) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Sandrews (2003) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Universal Studios Home Video (2004) (Brazil) (DVD)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2007) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- StudioCanal (2007) (United States)
- Gativideo (2008) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Finland (2009) (Finland) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (2009) (Mexico) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Video (2009) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Video (2009) (Sweden) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Lionsgate Home Entertainment (2011) (United States) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Mongrel Media (2014) (Canada) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- StudioCanal (2014) (Australia) (tv)
- Universal Pictures Finland (2014) (Finland) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- StudioCanal Germany (2017) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- StudioCanal Germany (2017) (Germany) (DVD)
- Rialto Pictures (2018) (United States) (theatrical)
- Splendor Films (2019) (France) (theatrical) (re-release)
- StudioCanal Germany (2019) (Germany) (Ultra HD Blu-ray)
- Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2019) (Australia) (Blu-ray)
- Lionsgate Films (2020) (United States) (video) (streaming)
- ITVX (2023) (United Kingdom) (video) (VOD)
- Pluto TV (2023) (United States) (video)
- Tubi TV (United States) (video) (streaming)
Special Effects
- Acme Effects
- Spectacular Effects International (special effects)
Other Companies
- Anivision (Henrietta transformation and hand animation)
- Anson County Board of Commissioners (special thanks)
- Anson County Board of Education (special thanks)
- B/G/L Post Inc. (optical house)
- Bon Bon (payroll service)
- Completion Bond Company (bonding company)
- Costume Armor Inc. (armor)
- Doug Beswick Productions Inc. (animated dance sequence and tree branch and rotten apple head)
- Grace & Wild Studios Inc. (special thanks)
- Great Northern Brokerage Services (insurance)
- Harley Davidson Motorcycles (special thanks)
- Henry Little and Company (special thanks)
- International Casting Service (additional casting)
- Investors of Evil Dead I (special thanks)
- J-D-C America Inc. (cameras)
- Lu Lu's Lingerie (special thanks)
- Magic Lantern (miniatures)
- North Carolina National Guard (special thanks)
- Pepsi-Cola Company (special thanks)
- Reel People Inc. (negative cutter)
- Residents of Anson County (special thanks)
- Rippy Oldsmobile (special thanks)
- Samuel Warren & Associates (additional casting)
- THX Ltd. (digital mastering: 2000 DVD & VHS)
- Travel Gallery (special thanks)
- Vernors (special thanks)
- Waxwork Records (soundtrack available from)
- West Productions (sound re-recording)
- West Productions (sound recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Ashley Williams travels to a secluded cabin in the woods with his girlfriend Linda where they find a tape recording of a professor and a book of evil. This unleashes a bunch of evil spirits that constantly terrorize Ash. Meanwhile a journalist comes to the area to study the book of evil. Ash and her end up having to survive this swarm of evil until morning comes. |
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| Taglines | Pleasure.....please See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $3,600,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $807,260, 15 Mar 1987 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Stephen King was such a huge fan of The Evil Dead (1981) that he convinced producer Dino De Laurentiis over dinner (who was producing King's Maximum Overdrive (1986) at the time) to have his production company DEG (De Laurentiis Entertainment Group) finance Evil Dead II. See more » |
| Goofs | When Ash is thrown into the cellar he breaks a few of the steps, later he goes in to retrieve the pages of the Necronomicon and every step is intact. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Iggy Pop: Cold Metal (1988). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The sequel to the ultimate experience in grueling horror See more » |
| Quotes |
Henrietta:
I'll swallow your soul! I'll swallow your soul! I'll swallow your soul! Ash: [aims shotgun at Henrietta's face] Swallow this. See more » |