The Evil Dead, Sam Raimi, 1981. Photo: NFSA.
The Evil Dead: 1981 | R18+ | 85 mins | DCP |US | D: Sam Raimi
Evil Dead II: 1987 | R18+ | 84 mins | DCP |US | D: Sam Raimi
Strap in for a Saturday night horror classics double feature.
In The Evil Dead, college students Ash (Bruce Campbell), his girlfriend Linda (Betsy Baker), his sister Cheryl (Ellen Sandweiss), and couple Scott and Shelly (Hal Delrich and Sarah York) head to an isolated cabin in the woods for a vacation. When Scott plays an audio recording of incantations from the Book of the Dead, demonic forces attack the cabin, intent on killing or possessing everyone.
‘Shot on 16mm for less than $50,000, Sam Raimi’s visceral debut remains a benchmark of modern horror’ – Total Film
Part remake, part sequel to the original, Evil Dead II sees Ash (Bruce Campbell) and his girlfriend Linda (Denise Bixler) head to a remote cabin for a romantic getaway. When Ash plays an audio recording of incantations from the Necronomicon, it leads to (another) demonic attack that spirals into the woods and draws in more hapless victims.
‘Not so much a follow-up as a ruthless self-parody, Evil Dead II ranks as one of the most visually inventive, relentless, and truly original films ever made’ – BBC
The details
What: The Evil Dead / Evil Dead II double feature screening
When: 6.30 pm / 9pm, Saturday 14 September 2024
Where: Arc Cinema, NFSA Acton
Cost: $20–25 double feature pass via the NFSA website |$12–16 individual screening tickets available for The Evil Dead and Evil Dead II
Loading ...
