In The Evil Dead, a group of college kids plan a fun weekend getaway to a secluded old cabin in the woods. But after they arrive and read from the Book of the Dead and play recordings of old incantation spells, they accidentally resurrect a demonic entity who has the power to turn people into zombie-like minions. Since then, the franchise has spawned four sequels, a TV show, and even video games.
Check out our guide below to find out where to watch every Evil Dead movie and show in chronological order.
The Evil Dead in Release Date Order
- The Evil Dead (1981)
- Evil Dead 2 (1987)
- Army of Darkness (1993)
- Evil Dead (2013)
- Ash vs. Evil Dead (2015-2018)
- Evil Dead Rise (2023)
The Evil Dead in Chronological Order
The Evil Dead
While the original movie focuses on zombies and raising demons from the dead, it also had a good amount of humor, wit, and campy vibes. The film also helped turn its star Bruce Campbell into a cult hero amongst the horror crowd.
Evil Dead 2
Arguably even more popular than the original, the sequel sees the return of the zombie-making demons creating what's known in the movie as “Deadites”. In the film, Ash (Campbell) and a group of strangers huddle together in a cabin and fight for survival. Get ready for more guts, more gore, and more comedy.
Army of Darkness
Taking the franchise to its zaniest place yet, Army of Darkness transports Ash to the Middle Ages and he must fight to return home. But the only way to get back to the present is using the book of the dead (uh-oh…) The movie is absolutely wild and has some totally hilarious one-liners.
Evil Dead
Most people *think* that the 2013 film Evil Dead is a reboot or remake. But in reality it’s a sequel. The film plays out largely like the original movie – a group in a remote cabin – but a post-credits scene shows Ash, proving that this film is part of the original timeline.
Ash vs. Evil Dead
This Starz series ran for three seasons and saw Campbell reprise his iconic role as Ash. Throughout the show’s run Ash must once again battle the evil dead and he’s joined by a few surprising coasters, including Samara Weaving and Lucy Lawless (aka Xena the Warrior Princess).
Evil Dead Rise
More of a standalone film, the movie takes place in a Los Angeles apartment complex where a family accidentally calls upon the evil dead once again. The film has no true connection to the previous movies aside from the fact that the dead are raised using the same book. But in 2023, Campbell said in an interview with Collider that the movie is indeed in the same timeline, technically making it a standalone sequel.
Where Can I Watch The Evil Dead Franchise Online?
Check out our guide below to find out where you can watch every Evil Dead movie and show streaming online.
