The Evil Dead is an American horror film franchise created by Sam Raimi. The films focus on protagonist Ashley (Ash) J. Williams, played by Bruce Campbell, who deals with (deadites), which are undead antagonists created by the Necronomicon Ex-Mortis. The original series includes The Evil Dead (1981), Evil Dead II (1987), and Army of Darkness (1992). The franchise has expanded into video games and comic books.
