Evil Dead II
Ash Williams and his girlfriend Linda find a log cabin in the woods with a voice recording from an archeologist who had recorded himself reciting ancient chants from "The Book of the Dead." As they play the recording an evil power is unleashed taking over Linda's body.
Critics Sentiment
Ash and car transported to Middle Ages where knights hail him
Ash and Linda take romantic getaway to abandoned cabin
The film jumps from a somewhat jarring opening setup to the beloved chainsaw arm transformation that establishes Ash as an iconic action hero.
Evil Dead II builds steadily from a rushed opening to become a masterclass in horror-comedy filmmaking. The film peaks with Ash's chainsaw arm transformation and maintains high energy through to its universally praised time travel ending. Reviewers consistently highlighted how Raimi's inventive direction and Campbell's committed performance create a perfect balance of scares and laughs.
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Bruce Campbell
Ash
Sarah Berry
Annie
Dan Hicks
Jake
Kassie DePaiva
Bobby Joe
Ted Raimi
Possessed Henrietta
Denise Bixler
Linda
Richard Domeier
Ed
John Peakes
Professor Knowby
Lou Hancock
Henrietta
Snowy Winters
Dancer
Sol Abrams
Fake Shemp
Josh Becker
Fake Shemp
Sam Raimi
Fake Shemp / Medieval Soldier / Possessed Rocking Chair
Scott Spiegel
Fake Shemp
Thomas Kidd
Fake Shemp
Mitch Cantor
Fake Shemp
Jenny Griffith
Fake Shemp
William Preston Robertson
The Hand / The Dark Spirit / The Deer Head / The Enchanted Objects (voice)
Tony Elwood
Luggage Monkey (uncredited)
David Goodman
Airport Worker (uncredited)
Crew
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