Evil Dead II (1987): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Evil Dead II is a 1987 mystery thriller directed by Sam Raimi, starring Bruce Campbell and Sarah Berry. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes and earned $5.9 million worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Make-up at the Saturn Awards 1988. Critics gave it 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
English What Is Evil Dead II About?
The premise of Evil Dead II without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After unleashing a demonic presence with a mysterious tape recorder, Ash Wilson faces a fresh wave of gruesome torment. Malevolent spirits converge on his isolated cabin, forcing him to confront increasingly terrifying horrors. Battling the undead and struggling to maintain his sanity, Ash must use his wit and resourcefulness to survive the onslaught and escape the escalating nightmare.
Evil Dead II Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- demon
- cult film
- splatter comedy
- slapstick comedy
- evil dead
- survival
- ash williams character
- 1980s
- grindhouse film
- back from the dead
- horror icon
- crawling hand
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- vacation gone wrong
- attacked by a tree
- woods
- book of evil
- book of the dead
- evil spirit
- panties
- actor playing dual role
- demonic undead
- demonic possession
- attacked by a plant
- animate tree
- backwoods
- zombie
- possession
- independent film
- fake shemp character
- zombification
- living dead
- cannibalism
- blood spatter
- survival horror
- supernatural power
- redneck
- wilderness
- eaten alive
- darkness
- bloodbath
- flesh eating
- zombie violence
- slaughter
- fighting with oneself
- fictional kingdom
- medieval times
- characters killed one by one
- psychotronic film
- dropping a bottle
- wine
Evil Dead II Cast
Bruce Campbell leads the cast, with Sarah Berry. Directed by Sam Raimi.
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Director Sam Raimi
Evil Dead II Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Evil Dead II 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
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IMDb 7.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 88% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 89%
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Metacritic 72 Metascore
User score 8.2
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TMDB 75% User score
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Evil Dead II Plot Summary
What happens in Evil Dead II from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with a reimagined montage of The Evil Dead (1981), introducing the audience to the main character, Ashley ‘Ash’ J. Williams, portrayed by Bruce Campbell, and his girlfriend, Linda (played by Denise Bixler). The couple embarks on a trip to a remote cabin nestled in the mountains. As they settle in, Ash plays a piano while Linda dances playfully in her underwear, reflecting their romantic, carefree moment. He has recently gifted her a beautiful silver necklace, adorned with a small magnifying glass.
Full summary
The whole story of Evil Dead II, scene by scene
Evil Dead II Box Office
Evil Dead II grossed $5.9 million worldwide. $5.9 million came from the US and Canada and $1,377 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$5.9M
- US & Canada
- $5.9M
- International
- $1.4K
Evil Dead II Awards & Nominations
Evil Dead II earned 2 award nominations, including Best Make-up at the Saturn Awards 1988.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Saturn Awards 1988 2 nominations- Nominated Best Make-up
- Nominated Best Special Effects
Evil Dead II Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 2 trailers, 3 clips and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Trailer Restoration Trailer
- Clip Laughing
- Clip Ash is Possessed
- Clip Clip
How Well Do You Know Evil Dead II?
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 significant item does Ash give to Linda at the beginning of the film?
Cars in Evil Dead II
5 cars on screen, including the 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 and the 1981 Chevrolet Blazer.
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1968 Chevrolet Impala Minor role -
1947 GMC New Design Minor role
Evil Dead II Also Known As
45 alternative titles, including “Evil Dead 2” and “Dood vóór de dageraad”.
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- Evil Dead 2
- Dood vóór de dageraad
- Evil dead 2 - Mort à l'aube
- Posesión Infernal 2
- La casa II
- Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn
- Tanz der Teufel II
- Tanz der Teufel II - Jetzt wird noch mehr getanzt
- Noche alucinante
- Злите мъртви II: Мъртви до зори
- Злите мъртви II
- Muerte maldita II
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- El despertar del diablo 2: muerte al amanecer
- L'opéra de la terreur 2
- Kötü Ruh 2
- A Morte Chega de Madrugada
- مرده شریر ۲
- Terroríficamente muertos
- 死靈嚇破膽2：鬼玩人
- A Morte do Demônio 2 - Uma Noite Alucinante
- Tanz der Teufel 2 - Jetzt wird noch mehr getanzt
- La casa 2
- Зловещие мертвецы 2
- ผีอมตะ 2 ไปเกิดซะเถิดไป๊
- Vahşet
- Evil Dead II: Udrydderen
- Evil Dead – Gonosz halott 2.
- Lesní duch 2
- 鬼玩人2
- Martwe zło 2
- 死霊のはらわたⅡ
- Νεκρός την Αυγή
- מוות אכזרי 2
- 이블 데드 2
- Uma Noite Alucinante 2
- Zlobni mrtveci 2
- 鬼玩人
- Зловісні мерці 2
- Piktieji numirėliai 2
- El despertar del diablo 2
- Ma Cây 2
- الشر المميت 2
- کلبه وحشت 2
- Cartea morților II
- Zla smrt 2
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Evil Dead, Evil Dead and Evil Dead Rise.
Evil Dead II FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Evil Dead II, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Evil Dead II?
Evil Dead II runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was Evil Dead II released?
Evil Dead II was released on March 13, 1987.
Who directed Evil Dead II?
Evil Dead II was directed by Sam Raimi.
More films by Sam Raimi Who is in the cast of Evil Dead II?
Evil Dead II stars Bruce Campbell and Sarah Berry.
How much did Evil Dead II make at the box office?
Evil Dead II grossed $5.9 million worldwide ($5.9 million domestic, $1,377 international).
How is Evil Dead II rated?
Evil Dead II has 7.7/10 on IMDb, 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
Was Evil Dead II nominated for any awards?
Evil Dead II received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Evil Dead II have a post-credit scene?
No. Evil Dead II has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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