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Evil Dead

Summary

The Evil Dead is an American horror film franchise created by Sam Raimi. The films focus on the protagonist, Ashley J. "Ash" Williams, played by Bruce Campbell, who deals with "Deadites", which are undead antagonists created by the Necronomicon Ex-Mortis. The original series includes The Evil Dead (1981), Evil Dead II (1987), and Army of Darkness (1992). The franchise has since expanded into other formats such as video games and comic books. A musical opened in Toronto in 2003 containing material from all three films, and a remake of the first film is currently in development and due for release in 2013.

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Bruce Campbell Addresses His Evil Dead Future as Ash: "The Old Chainsaw Has Been Hung Up"

Bruce Campbell discusses retiring his iconic Evil Dead character and reveals what's next for him.

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Evil Dead: The Best Moments in the Franchise, Ranked

It’s quite rare when bone-chilling horror and comedy combine to make you shake with laughter. Here's the best moments from the Evil Dead franchise.

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Why 2013's Evil Dead Remake Is One of the Best Horror Remakes of All Time

Fede Álvarez ups the gore and the grit in his memorable update on the Sam Raimi classic, Evil Dead.

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Evil Dead Rise: Where the Franchise Could Go From Here

The Evil Dead franchise has been around for decades, and director Lee Cronin has already discussed some possible sequels to Evil Dead Rise.

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Ash vs. Evil Dead Cast and Character Guide

Aside from Deadites, Ash vs Evil Dead presents a slew of interesting characters. Here's everyone that you'll meet in the Evil Dead spinoff.

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Every Movie and TV Show in the Evil Dead Horror Franchise, Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes

A scrappy franchise that knows how to stretch a budget, Evil Dead is one of the most important and influential horror franchises ever.

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Army of Darkness Sequel Comic Turns Movie's "Happy" Ending into an Evil Dead Nightmare

Army of Darkness Forever #1 returns to Ash Williams' medieval adventure, and the different ways the story could have gone after the movie.

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All Evil Dead Movies and TV Shows in Order

Interested in the Evil Dead franchise? Here are the movies and TV shows in order.

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Evil Dead: The Game Halts New Content Developments, While Abandoning Nintendo Switch Release

Will Evil Dead: The Game be a game over too soon? It's not looking groovy.

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Evil Dead: Best Deadites of the Franchise (So Far)

The Evil Dead stands to be one of the greatest horror franchises ever made. Here are some of the best deadite designs to date.

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Army of Darkness Is Getting a Sequel in New Evil Dead Comic Book Series

Ash Williams returns in Army of Darkness Forever, a new comic comic book continuation of the movie from Dynamite Comics.

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Evil Dead Rise: How the Latest Film Compares to the Long-Running Franchise

Evil Dead Rise pleased most fans when it was released in April, but how does the film compare to the rest of the franchise?

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The Evil Dead: What Makes the Horror Franchise so Special

The Evil Dead is a very unique horror franchise that is near and dear to the hearts of many movie lovers. Here are some reasons why it's so special.

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23 Chaotic and Absurd Possession Horror Movies to Watch if You Love the Evil Dead Franchise

Discover a horror movie treasure trove of over-the-top terrors reminiscent of The Evil Dead.

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Evil Dead Rise: How the Film Builds Upon Previous Installments in the Franchise

Evil Dead Rise was a success and it did not hold back the hellish gore and horror. But how does it build from previous films and into the future?

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Evil Dead Rise: The 10 Most Skin-Crawling, Horrific Moments, Ranked

The blood-filled newest entry in the Evil Dead franchise offers up the gore, as well as plenty of skin-crawling, horrific moments.

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Bruce Campbell Admits He's Starting to Miss Ash Williams

Evil Dead star Bruce Campbell is starting to miss Ash just as much as the rest of us.

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Evil Dead Rise Is the Franchise's Highest-Grossing Film

Having surpassed $100 million worldwide, Evil Dead Rise is the highest-grossing installment of the franchise.

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Evil Dead: Every Film in the Franchise, Ranked

Evil Dead originated in 1981 and is still going strong with the recent release of Evil Dead Rise. See how every entry stacks up against one another.

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Evil Dead: Ranking Every Movie and Show in the Franchise

​​​​​​​The franchise blends horror with comedy expertly, regaling audiences with stomach-churning gore and physical slapstick comedy in equal measure.

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