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Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn

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Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn
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R,1hr 24min
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Released:
January 1, 1987
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Anchor Bay
Synopsis: This high-octane semi-sequel to Sam Raimi's cult hit The Evil Dead has nearly eclipsed its predecessor's reputation thanks to an endless barrage of hyperkinetic camera acrobatics, rapid-fire editing and "splatstick" gore effects ... not to mention a truly goofy performance by Bruce Campbell. Nearly the entire storyline of the previous film has been re-shot and presented in a drastically condensed form within the first few minutes: rock-jawed but clueless "hero" Ash (Campbell) now visits the mountain ... Full Synopsis
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Evil Dead 2: Dead by Dawn never lets up, continually introducing new characters and adding new thrills and chills right up to the last frame… A terrific trip, although admittedly not one that everybody would enjoy taking. [13 Mar 1987, Calendar, p.6-14] Full Review
Metascore
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69
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Featured Cast
Ash, Ashley J. Williams
Annie Knowby
Jake
Bobby Joe
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