Movie

The Evil Dead

“The ultimate experience in gruelling terror.”

★ 7.3(4,492)19811h 25m

The Evil Dead is streaming on Crave, Starz Amazon Channel and Crave Amazon Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Sam Raimi
Release date: 1981-10-15
Runtime: 1h 25m
Language: English
Box office: $29,612,367
Budget: $350,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Renaissance Pictures
Part of: Evil Dead Collection

The Evil Dead — trailer

About The Evil Dead

The Evil Dead is a 1981 movie in the Horror genre, directed by Sam Raimi, starring Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss and Richard DeManincor. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 4,492 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Evil Dead in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In 1979, a group of college students find a Sumerian Book of the Dead in an old wilderness cabin they've rented for a weekend getaway.

Cast

Bruce Campbell

Ash

Ellen Sandweiss

Cheryl

Richard DeManincor

Scott

Betsy Baker

Linda

Theresa Tilly

Shelly

Philip A. Gillis

Fake Shemp

Dorothy Tapert

Fake Shemp

Cheryl Klam

Fake Shemp

Barbara Carey

Fake Shemp

David Horton

Fake Shemp

Wendall Thomas

Fake Shemp

Don Long

Fake Shemp

Themes & keywords

falsely accusedaudio tapeaggressionlog cabinfriendszombieoccultbook of the deadevil deadnecronomicondemonic possessionmacabredisturbedaggressivezealous

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Evil Dead in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream The Evil Dead on Crave, Starz Amazon Channel and Crave Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is The Evil Dead on Netflix?+

The Evil Dead is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Crave, Starz Amazon Channel and Crave Amazon Channel.

How long is The Evil Dead?+

The Evil Dead has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Who stars in The Evil Dead?+

The Evil Dead stars Bruce Campbell, Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeManincor, Betsy Baker and Theresa Tilly.

When did The Evil Dead come out?+

The Evil Dead is a 1981 movie directed by Sam Raimi.

What genre is The Evil Dead?+

The Evil Dead is Horror film.

Who directed The Evil Dead?+

The Evil Dead was directed by Sam Raimi.