The film occupies a strange space in cinema history, serving as both a sequel and a partial remake of the original 1981 film.

: The film is famous for its wild, surreal sequences, including Ash battling his own possessed hand and his girlfriend Linda’s decapitated head.

: Because Raimi lost the rights to use footage from the first movie, the first 10 minutes essentially retell the original story with a smaller cast.

Released in 1987, (better known as Evil Dead II ) is a cult classic directed by Sam Raimi that redefined the "splatterstick" genre—a unique blend of visceral horror and slapstick comedy. A Bold "Re-quel"

: The film’s marketing famously warned viewers to "Kiss Your Nerves Good-Bye!".

: It inspired a massive franchise, including a third film ( Army of Darkness ), a 2013 remake, a television series ( Ash vs Evil Dead ), and the more recent Evil Dead Rise .

: It maintains a strong reputation among horror fans, currently holding a 7.7 rating on IMDb based on over 190,000 votes. Al's Top Rated Films: 1987 - IMDb