Review of The Evil Dead (1981) by Federico L — 20 Sep 2017

1981 feels so good. Such a masterpiece of the horror genre, less exciting than its sequel though.

This review of The Evil Dead (1981) was written by Federico L on 20 Sep 2017.

The Evil Dead has generally received very positive reviews.

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