The evil dead premiered in 1981 and was controversial for its graphic violence, being rejected by US distributors until a European company bought it. The film tells the story of five friends who go to a cabin in the woods and find an evil lurking in the forest after playing a tape translating the Necronomicon. One by one, the teens are possessed until only one remains to battle the evil dead. It was directed by Sam Raimi and stars Bruce Campbell.

1. The evil dead - 1981

2. Background of the filmThe film premiered in Michigan on October 15, 1981. The film was extremely controversial for its graphic terror, violence, and gore, being initially turned down by almost all U.S. film distributors until a European company finally bought it in the Cannes Film Festival marketplace in May 1982. It was finally given a US release in early 1983.

3. StorylineFive friends go up to a cabin in the woods where they find unspeakable evil lurking in the forest. They find the Necronomicon and the taped translation of the text. Once the tape is played, the evil is released. One by one, the teens are possessed. With only one remaining, it is up to him to survive the night and battle the evil dead.

4. Director and castDirected by - Sam Raimi Produced by - Robert Tapert Written by - Sam Raimi Starring-Bruce CampbellEllen SandweissBetsy BakerHal DelrichSarah York