Evil Dead II (1987)
0.1371Canon Score · ranked #195 all time
Aggregated from 6 of 31 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the film
Ash Williams and his girlfriend Linda find a log cabin in the woods with a voice recording from an archeologist who had recorded himself reciting ancient chants from "The Book of the Dead." As they play the recording an evil power is unleashed taking over Linda's body.
Why it ranks #195
Every list on which Evil Dead II appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Empire 500 Greatest (2008) | Editorial list | #49 / 500 |
| Cahiers du Cinéma 100 (2008) | Major international poll | #60 / 100 |
| Halliwell's Top 1000 (2005) | Critics' canon | #158 / 1041 |
| Ebert Great Movies (I–IV) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| 1001 Movies (2003-2024 union) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| NYT Best 1000 Movies (2004) | Critics' canon | Selected |