Evil Dead (2013)
A remote cabin retreat becomes a relentless, chilling battle against an ancient evil and its gruesome possession.
Mia, a drug addict, is determined to kick the habit. To that end, she asks her brother, David, his girlfriend, Natalie and their friends Olivia and Eric to accompany her to their family's remote forest cabin to help her through withdrawal. Eric finds a mysterious Book of the Dead at the cabin and reads aloud from it, awakening an ancient demon. All hell breaks loose when the malevolent entity possesses Mia.
How intense is Evil Dead?
Evil Dead is terrifying, with extreme gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What Evil Dead feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulchillingpulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Evil Dead
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Evil Dead for you?
Is Evil Dead scary?
Yes. Evil Dead is scare level 3 of 3, one of the scariest titles in the CouchRot catalog.
Is Evil Dead gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is Evil Dead sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Evil Dead OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 3, gore 3, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Evil Dead?
Evil Dead runs 1h 31m.
Where can I stream Evil Dead?
Evil Dead is streaming on Max.
Does Evil Dead have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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