Is The Evil Dead scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Evil Dead for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror film. It is rated NC-17 in the United States.

Where can I watch The Evil Dead in the US?

The Evil Dead is free on Xumo Play and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Evil Dead?

The Evil Dead runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Is The Evil Dead suitable for kids?

The Evil Dead is rated NC-17 in the United States, which means no one 17 or under is admitted. No, it is not suitable for children.

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The Evil Dead

Name: The Evil Dead
Genre: Horror
Released: 1983-01-16
Duration: 85 min

The ultimate experience in gruelling terror.

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 4,765 votes

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Availability in the US

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MyCinema quick facts

The Evil Dead at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Short watch · 1h 25m

At 1h 25m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Horror

TMDB files it under horror.

US availability

1 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Free or ad-supported on Xumo Play. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.3 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 4,765 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Evil Dead tonight

It is a short one: 1h 25m, so it fits a late start.
It is free to watch on Xumo Play in the US.
TMDB users rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 4,765 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

How scary is The Evil Dead?

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Questions about The Evil Dead

Is The Evil Dead scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Evil Dead for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror film. It is rated NC-17 in the United States.
Where can I watch The Evil Dead in the US?: The Evil Dead is free on Xumo Play and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Evil Dead?: The Evil Dead runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
Is The Evil Dead suitable for kids?: The Evil Dead is rated NC-17 in the United States, which means no one 17 or under is admitted. No, it is not suitable for children.