Evil Dead II (1987)
A relentless, darkly-comic cabin nightmare unfolds with absurdist humor and surreal, pulpy scares.
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.
How intense is Evil Dead II?
Evil Dead II is properly scary, with extreme gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a late-night trip and a full-attention watch. The humor runs absurdist and broad. Rated R.
What Evil Dead II feels like
- Tone
- campysurrealdarkly comicpulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Humor
- absurdist, broad and big
- Best for
- Late nightFull attention
Where to stream Evil Dead II
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Is Evil Dead II scary?
Yes, properly. Evil Dead II is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is Evil Dead II 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 II sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Evil Dead II OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 3, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Evil Dead II?
Evil Dead II runs 1h 24m.
Where can I stream Evil Dead II?
Evil Dead II is streaming on Max and Kanopy.
Does Evil Dead II have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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