5 Things You Didnt Know About The Evil Dead 1981

Source: New Line Cinema

“The Evil Dead” (1981), is a horror film with a splash of comedy that has become a cult classic. Directed by Sam Raimi and starring Bruce Campbell, this low-budget horror flick has some interesting and fun facts that you might not know. Here are five fun facts about “The Evil Dead”:

1. Cabin in the Woods

The film was shot in an actual cabin in the woods. The cabin used in the film was a real cabin located in Morristown, Tennessee. According to IMDb, the cabin was owned by a family who agreed to let the filmmakers use it for the shoot. The cabin was in such bad shape that the crew had to do a lot of repairs before they could start filming.

2. X Rating

“The Evil Dead” was originally given an X rating by the MPAA due to its graphic violence and gore. The filmmakers had to make several cuts to the film before it could be released with an R rating. However, the uncut version of the film was eventually released on home video.

3. Small Budget

The film’s budget was only $350,000 Despite its cult status, “The Evil Dead” was made on a shoestring budget of only $350,000. The filmmakers had to get creative with their resources, using things like Karo syrup for blood and a camera mounted on a bicycle for some shots.

4. Music in the Family

The score for “The Evil Dead” was composed by Joseph LoDuca, who is actually the brother of director Sam Raimi. LoDuca went on to compose the scores for the sequels “Evil Dead II” and “Army of Darkness,” as well as the TV series “Ash vs Evil Dead.”

5. Horror Games

In 1984, a video game based on “The Evil Dead” was released for the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum home computers. The game, called “The Evil Dead,” was a text adventure game that followed the film’s plot. While it wasn’t a huge success, it was one of the first horror-themed video games ever.