THE EVIL DEAD

Theatrical Release British Quad (28.75" x 38")
Very Fine+ Folded; Artwork by Graham Humphreys
Palace Pictures, 1983

The poster has "Now on Video" printed on it and is from the original theatrical release of this movie in Great Britain. The distributor tried something new in the UK by releasing this film simultaneously on video and theatrically in an attempt to fight video piracy, which was at its peak at that time. This poster is very scarce and original. No other designs were made for this UK theatrical release, and the film was not widely distributed. This is not a video poster but the first UK theatrical release.

There is some edge wear, but otherwise, it is a beautiful poster.

Sam Raimi's controversial and hugely successful debut is a low-budget but hugely inventive horror romp in which five students-including Bruce Campbell's Ash Williams-accidentally unleash a malevolent supernatural force while staying at a remote cabin in the woods. The film spawned a series, which continues today with the recently released Evil Dead Rise.

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