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Evil Dead II (1987) -- The lone survivor of an onslaught of flesh-possessing spirits holds up in a cabin with a group of strangers while the demons continue their attack.
Evil Dead II (1987) -- The lone survivor of an onslaught of flesh-possessing spirits holds up in a cabin with a group of strangers while the demons continue their attack.
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Overview

User Rating:
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Director:
Sam Raimi
Writers:
Sam Raimi (written by)
Scott Spiegel (written by)
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Release Date:
13 March 1987 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Fantasy | Horror | Thriller more
Tagline:
Kiss Your Nerves Good-Bye! more
Plot:
The lone survivor of an onslaught of flesh-possessing spirits holds up in a cabin with a group of strangers while the demons continue their attack. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
4 nominations more
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(43 articles)
A look under the Veil Of Blood; DVDetails
 (From Fangoria. 12 November 2009, 8:47 AM, PST)
A look under the Veil Of Blood; DVDetails
 (From Fangoria. 12 November 2009, 8:47 AM, PST)
User Comments:
"Come to sweet Henrietta!" more (457 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Bruce Campbell ... Ashley 'Ash' J. Williams
Sarah Berry ... Annie Knowby
Dan Hicks ... Jake
Kassie Wesley DePaiva ... Bobbie Joe (as Kassie Wesley)

Ted Raimi ... Possessed Henrietta (as Theodore Raimi)
Denise Bixler ... Linda
Richard Domeier ... Ed Getley
John Peakes ... Professor Raymond Knowby
Lou Hancock ... Henrietta Knowby
Snowy Winters ... Dancer (dance sequence)
Sid Abrams ... Fake Shemp
Josh Becker ... Fake Shemp

Scott Spiegel ... Fake Shemp
Thomas Kidd ... Fake Shemp
Mitch Cantor ... Fake Shemp
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn
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Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parents
Runtime:
84 min | Sweden:70 min (video version)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
Finland:K-18 (2002) | Germany:18 (SPIO/JK) (re-rating) | West Germany:18 (video rating) (cut) | Argentina:16 | USA:R (edited UMD version) | Portugal:M/18 | Netherlands:16 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Ontario) (Re-rated 2007) | Canada:R (Ontario) | Italy:VM18 (video rating) | UK:15 (2008) (re-rating) | UK:15 (re-rating) (2008) | Germany:16 (cut DVD version) | Sweden:18 (DVD rating) | Italy:T | Chile:18 | Australia:R | Canada:R | Denmark:15 (DVD rating) | France:-12 | Hong Kong:III | Iceland:(Banned) | Ireland:18 | Japan:R-15 | Singapore:R21 | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 (cut) | UK:18 | USA:R (edited for re-rating) | USA:Unrated | USA:X (original rating) | Norway:18 (video) (2002) | Norway:(Banned) (original rating) (1986-2003) (cinema release)
Filming Locations:
De Laurentiis Studios, Wilmington, North Carolina, USA more
Company:
De Laurentiis Entertainment Group (DEG) more

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Trivia:
The sexy, surly Bobby Joe was inspired by Holly Hunter, who was a housemate of Sam Raimi's in the early 80s, along with Joel Coen and Frances McDormand. One particular incident inspired the character: Hunter was auditioning for a hooker part and was unusually made-up and wearing a sexy, short-skirted outfit. She became angry at Raimi when he somewhat leered at her. Raimi pulled for Hunter to play the part, but the producers wanted someone "sexier". more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When someone's head rolls toward the camera after it has been chopped off, you can see the crew member who threw the head toward the camera in the background as he tries to hide from the camera behind a log more
Quotes:
Bobbie Joe: [pointing to an *empty* room] It's in there...
Ash: We'll all go in together.
Jake: Hell no! You're the curious one!
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Dawn of the Dead (2004) more

FAQ

Why does Ash go back to the cabin?
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User Comments

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56 out of 70 people found the following comment useful.
"Come to sweet Henrietta!", 21 September 2001
10/10
Author: Backlash007 from Kentucky

Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn is the sequel to the ultimate experience in grueling terror. Evil Dead II is the definitive cult flick and perhaps my favorite horror film (top five at least). Bruce Campbell takes on the role of Ash once again in this hilariously horrific sequel to a legendary movie. Few sequels live up to the original and fewer still surpass it. This is one of those rare instances. This movie is out of this world. Sam Raimi is a genius with a camera and has gone on to create some damn fine films. He deserves every amount of success he has gained. The script is inventive, highly original, and funny as all hell. It's a mix of horror, laughs, and gore; or splatstick as Campbell calls it. Once again, Campbell's facial expressions alone are worth the price of admission. If that doesn't get you the laughing deer head will. Evil Dead II: Dead By Dawn is a true horror masterpiece. A completely original concept, some screwy camera angles, and one Bruce Campbell make for an entertaining combination. If you don't like it, "I'll swallow your soul, I'll swallow your soul."

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