Evil Dead (2013): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Evil Dead is a 2013 horror thriller directed by Fede Alvarez, starring Ellen Sandweiss as Cheryl from the Original Evil Dead, Bob Dorian and Jane Levy. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $97.5 million worldwide on a $17 million budget.
- worldwide gross
- $97.5M
- budget
- $17M
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Fede Alvarez
- Original language
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English - Studio
- TriStar Pictures
- Budget
- $17M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Evil Dead About?
The premise of Evil Dead without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Mia, a young woman struggling with sobriety, heads to a remote cabin with her brother and a group of friends, where the discovery of a Book of the Dead leads to danger and horror.
Evil Dead Cast & Characters
Ellen Sandweiss leads the cast as Cheryl from the Original Evil Dead, with Bob Dorian as Professor Knowby from the Original Evil Dead and Jane Levy as Mia. Directed by Fede Alvarez; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Fede Alvarez
- Ellen Sandweiss as Cheryl from the Original Evil Dead
- Bob Dorian as Professor Knowby from the Original Evil Dead
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Jane Levy as Mia - Jim McLarty as Harold
Also Starring in Evil Dead
· 13 more- Shiloh Fernandez David
- Elizabeth Blackmore Natalie
- Lou Taylor Pucci Eric
- Jessica Lucas Olivia
- Bruce Campbell Ash
- Karl Willetts Long-Haired Redneck
- Rupert Degas Demon
- Jack Walley Billy Bob
- Stephen Butterworth Toothless Redneck
- Sian Davis Old Woman
- Phoenix Connolly Teenager
- Randal Wilson Abomination Mia
- Inca Grandpa the Dog
More from Fede Alvarez
More films directed by Fede Alvarez, best-rated first: Don't Breathe, Alien: Romulus, The Girl in the Spider's Web and Evil Dead.
Evil Dead Plot Summary
What happens in Evil Dead from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A young woman becomes a prisoner in the cellar of a secluded cabin nestled deep within the woods. Here, an old woman recites incantations from an ancient book written in Welsh. As the young woman passionately pleads for her mother’s help, she reveals that she is possessed by a sinister demon. In a desperate attempt to save her, her father, Harold, horrifically sets her ablaze before he is forced to shoot her down.
Full summary
The whole story of Evil Dead, scene by scene
Evil Dead Box Office & Budget
Evil Dead grossed $97.5 million worldwide on a $17 million budget, 5.7 times what it cost. $54.2 million came from the US and Canada and $43.3 million (44%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$97.5M
5.7× its budget
- US & Canada
- $54.2M
- International
- $43.3M
- Budget
- $17M
How Well Do You Know Evil Dead?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of David's dog?
Cars in Evil Dead
3 cars on screen, including the 1987 Jeep Wrangler and the 1994 Ford Taurus.
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1987 Jeep Wrangler Important role -
1994 Ford Taurus Minor role -
1974 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Background role
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Evil Dead FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Evil Dead, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Evil Dead?
Evil Dead runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Evil Dead released?
Evil Dead was released on April 5, 2013.
Who directed Evil Dead?
Evil Dead was directed by Fede Alvarez.
More films by Fede Alvarez Who is in the cast of Evil Dead?
Evil Dead stars Ellen Sandweiss as Cheryl from the Original Evil Dead, Bob Dorian as Professor Knowby from the Original Evil Dead and Jane Levy as Mia, among 17 credited actors.
How much did Evil Dead make at the box office?
Evil Dead grossed $97.5 million worldwide ($54.2 million domestic, $43.3 million international) on a budget of $17 million.
Does Evil Dead have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Evil Dead has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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