Evil Dead Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Jun. 5, 2013

Evil Dead

Release Date: Friday, April 5, 2013 Theaters

Director: Federico Alvarez

Starring: Jessica Lucas • Elizabeth Blackmore • Jane Levy • Shiloh Fernandez • Lou Taylor Pucci

R Horror 1 hr, 30 m

4.04 / 5.0

61% WILL SEE 39% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: In the much anticipated remake of the 1981 cult-hit horror film, five twenty-something friends become holed up in a remote cabin. When they discover a Book of the Dead, they unwittingly summon up dormant demons living in the nearby woods, which possess the youngsters in succession until only one is left intact to fight for survival.

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Who stars in Evil Dead – Cast List

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Jessica Lucas
... Olivia

Pompeii, She's the Man
E
Elizabeth Blackmore
J
Jane Levy
... Mia

Whalefall, Don't Breathe
Shiloh Fernandez
... David

Mob Land, Burn
L
Lou Taylor Pucci
Touch Me, The Horsemen

Who is making Evil Dead – Crew List

A look at Evil Dead behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Federico Alvarez last helmed The Girl in the Spider's Web: A New Dragon Tattoo Story and Don't Breathe. The film's writer Diablo Cody last penned Lisa Frankenstein and Tully.

Director: Federico Alvarez
Screenwriters: Diablo Cody
Rodo Sayagues
Federico Alvarez
Producers: Bruce Campbell
Sam Raimi
Rob Tapert

Studios: Sony Pictures
Production Company: Ghost House Pictures
Mandate Pictures
Senator International

Production – What we know about the Evil Dead

Key Facts

Over 50,000 gallons of fake blood was used during the filming.
A much anticipated remake of Sam Raimi's 1981 cult-hit horror film The Evil Dead.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jan 2013

Completed

Changed Evil Dead movie production status. MPAA rating announced; assumed completed.

Aug 2012

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Mar 2012

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Production starts April 2012 in New Zealand.

Jul 2011

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for strong bloody violence and gore, some sexual content and language
Runtime: 1 hr, 30 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Evil Dead Trailers and Clips

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Evil Dead Release Date: When was the film released?

Evil Dead was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, April 5 , 2013. There were 13 13 other movies released on the same date, including Jurassic Park 3D, Simon Killer and The Story of Luke.