The Evil Dead
“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.
Where to watch The Evil Dead in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Evil Dead there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Evil Dead streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| India | Sony Pictures Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Insomnia Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Evil Dead
The Evil Dead is a 1981 English-language horror film directed by Sam Raimi. The cast is led by Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeManincor. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 4500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Evil Dead was produced by Renaissance Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 15, 1981, and carries a NC-17 certification. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $30 million worldwide.
- Director
- Sam Raimi
- Writers
- Sam Raimi
- Release date
- October 15, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NC-17
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $0 million
- Box office
- $30 million
- Production
- Renaissance Pictures
The Evil Dead cast & crew
The Evil Dead was directed by Sam Raimi and written by Sam Raimi.
The cast features Bruce Campbell as Ash, Ellen Sandweiss as Cheryl, Richard DeManincor as Scott, Betsy Baker as Linda, Theresa Tilly as Shelly, and Philip A. Gillis as Fake Shemp.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Joseph LoDuca, cinematography is by Tim Philo, and it was produced by Robert Tapert and Bruce Campbell.
Is The Evil Dead worth watching?
The Evil Dead holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 4,492 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed horror films.
At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror, The Evil Dead is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Evil Dead
The Evil Dead isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Evil Dead
Bruce Campbell
Ash
Ellen Sandweiss
Cheryl
Richard DeManincor
Scott
Betsy Baker
Linda
Theresa Tilly
Shelly
Philip A. Gillis
Fake Shemp
Dorothy Tapert
Fake Shemp
Cheryl Klam
Fake Shemp
Barbara Carey
Fake Shemp
David Horton
Fake Shemp
Wendall Thomas
Fake Shemp
Don Long
Fake Shemp
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The Evil Dead — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Evil Dead in United States?
The Evil Dead is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
▸What language is The Evil Dead in?
The Evil Dead is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Evil Dead?
The Evil Dead runs 1 hours 25 minutes (85 minutes).
▸What is The Evil Dead rated?
The Evil Dead is rated NC-17. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 4,492 ratings.
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