The Evil Dead
Sam Raimi / US, 1981 / 85 min.
Ultimate cult splatter film and the perfect example of low-budget technical ingenuity and innovation featuring slapstick, chaos and copious blood in equal measure. Joel Coen was the assistant editor of this instant classic.
Six students in a cabin in the woods clearly won’t end well. They not only find a copy of the Necronomicon Book of the Dead and a mysterious audio recording for warding off black magic, but also become acquainted with the more creative uses of axes and chainsaws. 22-year-old Sam Raimi’s amazing camerawork immediately attracted notice and Bruce Campbell as the student Ash would achieve cult status.
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Director
Sam Raimi
Production year
1981
Country
US
Original title
The Evil Dead
Length
85 min.
Language
English
Subtitles
NLD
Format
35mm
Part of
The Coen Brothers Complete
This summer will be dedicated to the films of Joel and Ethan Coen, Hollywood’s most famous oddballs. Eye will screen most of their feature films as well as their short films and their solo output.
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