Thе Evil Dеad moviе franchisе is a sеriеs of supеrnatural horror films that bеgan with thе rеlеasе of Thе Evil Dеad in 1981. Crеatеd by dirеctor Sam Raimi, thе franchisе has bеcomе a cult classic in thе horror gеnrе. Thе sеriеs is known for its combination of intеnsе horror, dark fantasy, and еlеmеnts of comеdy.
List of Evil Dead Movies:
The Evil Dead (1981)
Evil Dead II (1987)
Army of Darkness (1992)
Evil Dead (2013)
Evil Dead Rise (2023)
The Evil Dead (1981)
Release Date: October 15, 1981 | Director: Sam Raimi
The Evil Dead, released in 1981, starts the series by introducing us to five college students on a seemingly innocent vacation in an isolated cabin. However, their discovery of an eerie audio tape unleashes a legion of demons and spirits, leading to a terrifying fight for survival. The film marked Sam Raimi's directorial debut and starred Bruce Campbell as the resilient Ash Williams.
Evil Dead II (1987)
Release Date: March 13, 1987 | Directors: Sam Raimi & Scott Spiegel
Evil Dead II takes a twisted turn as a mix of comedy and horror. It's a remake and a sequel to the first film, featuring Bruce Campbell again as Ash Williams. The plot unfolds as Ash and his girlfriend face demonic torment after playing an ancient incantation from an ominous book.
Army of Darkness (1992)
Release Date: October 9, 1992 | Directors: Sam Raimi & Ivan Raimi
Army of Darkness transports Ash Williams to the Middle Ages, where he battles the undead in a quest to return to the present. This dark fantasy horror comedy is the third installment in the Evil Dead series, continuing the saga of Ash's struggles against demonic forces.
Evil Dead (2013)
Release Date: April 5, 2013 | Director: Fede Álvarez
Evil Dead in 2013 brings a fresh perspective as Fede Álvarez takes the directorial reins. Considered a reimagining of the original, the film introduces a new cast facing the terror of deadites in a remote cabin. Jane Levy leads the ensemble cast in this supernatural horror installment.
Evil Dead Rise (2023)
Release Date: April 21, 2023 | Director: Lee Cronin
The latest addition to the Evil Dead franchise is Evil Dead Rise, a supernatural horror film directed and written by Lee Cronin. Released on April 21, 2023, this installment is a standalone entry and marks the fifth film in the Evil Dead series.
Evil Dead Rise follows the story of two estranged sisters portrayed by Lily Sullivan and Alyssa Sutherland. The plot revolves around their desperate struggle to survive and protect their family from the menacing deadites. These evil supernatural entities have become a trademark of the Evil Dead universe.
Cast
Lily Sullivan: One of the lead actresses, playing a crucial role in the fight against the deadites.
Alyssa Sutherland: The second lead, contributing to the intense and gripping narrative.
Morgan Davies, Gabrielle Echols, Nell Fisher: Supporting roles that add depth to the storyline.
FAQs
A. The original Evil Dead trilogy is a horror comedy series that is known for its over-the-top violence and campy humor. The 2013 remake is a more serious and grounded take on the franchise. It is also more gory and violent than the original trilogy.
A. Ash vs. Evil Dead is a television series that takes place 30 years after the events of Army of Darkness. Ash is now an aging and washed-up man trying to live a normal life. However, he is forced to fight against the demons once again when they are released from the Necronomicon.
A. Ash Williams is the protagonist of the Evil Dead franchise. He is a chainsaw-wielding hero who fights against the demons that are unleashed by the Necronomicon. Ash is played by Bruce Campbell in all four of the films and the television series.
