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The Evil Dead

The Evil Dead (1981) - Jumpscare Guide

19811:25:00
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7.3NC-17

Plot

In 1979, a group of college students find a Sumerian Book of the Dead in an old wilderness cabin they've rented for a weekend getaway.

Director

Sam Raimi
Sam Raimi

Cast

Bruce Campbell
Bruce CampbellAsh
Ellen Sandweiss
Ellen SandweissCheryl
Richard DeManincor
Richard DeManincorScott
Betsy Baker
Betsy BakerLinda
Theresa Tilly
Theresa TillyShelly
Philip A. Gillis
Philip A. GillisFake Shemp
Dorothy TapertFake Shemp
Cheryl Guttridge
Cheryl GuttridgeFake Shemp
Barbara CareyFake Shemp
David HortonFake Shemp
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Does The Evil Dead Have Jump Scares?

Yes — The Evil Dead (1981) has 22 jump scares (5 major, 17 minor)

First scare: 00:13:44 | Last scare: 01:20:41

Scare Level: High — For experienced horror fans

Jumpscare Rating
E

Extreme Jumpscares

Short: Non-stop jumpscare assault that will leave you exhausted. Consider yourself warned.

The Evil Dead receives an E rating for its extreme jumpscare assault. The movie packs overwhelming numbers of major shock sequences, using aggressive visual chaos and deafening audio crescendos. Each scare moment delivers maximum impact through calculated sensory bombardment. Absolutely not recommended for sensitive viewers or horror newcomers.

Analysis:

Total: 22Major: 5Minor: 17Intensity: 27

Contains 5 major jumpscares and 17 minor jumpscares.

6.5/10
INTENSE
Not for casual viewers - this is serious horror territory. Leave the lights on for this one.
Fear Factor Analysis
Intense
Flashing LightsGore/BloodBody HorrorVomitingSnakesDomestic ViolenceSelf HarmAnxietyPossessionGhostsTortureFireGaslightingStalking

Common Questions About The Evil Dead

Total Jumpscares: 22

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Jumpscare Timeline

See when jumpscares occur throughout the movie

Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:25:00
1 Safe Zone - Relax

Jumpscare Details

00:13:44
Minor

A violent *CRASH* c3RvbG erupts from behind the cellar door.

00:14:44
Minor

Scotty bursts from the shadows, terrifying Ash.

00:18:41
Minor

A sudden crash as a branch shatters the cabin window.

00:24:29
Minor

A sudden, ear-splitting CRASH erupts, tearing a terrified shriek from Cheryl.

00:29:22
Minor

Ash grabs Cheryl’s wrist c291cm as she struggles to get in the house.

00:33:20
Minor

A heavy branch abruptly plummets inches from Cheryl.

00:35:41
Major

Cheryl turns around to reveal that her face has become demonic. [Video].

00:36:45
Minor

Possessed Cheryl suddenly jumps up and stabs Linda with a pencil.

00:43:23
Major

Shelly grabs bm90c2 Scotty around the neck. [Video].

00:46:59
Major

A dismembered hand suddenly lunges at Scotty.

00:51:23
Minor

Linda bolts upright in bed, her eyes snapping open—now jet black and malevolent.

00:51:41
Minor

Scotty's terrified lunge abruptly seizes Ash.

00:56:12
Major

Cheryl's hand bursts c2NyYX from the cellar door, snatching Ash.

00:58:38
Minor

Linda lunges at Ash, dagger flashing.

00:59:21
Minor

A sudden, icy grip on Ash's ankle — it's Cheryl.

01:05:01
Minor

Linda's decaying hand bursts from the earth, snatching Ash.

01:07:58
Minor

Cheryl's face Y29waW abruptly fills the window.

01:08:11
Minor

Cheryl's horrifying face snaps back into frame.

01:09:55
Minor

A cellar pipe explodes, showering blood.

01:15:47
Major

Ghastly hands erupt from the door behind Ash, clutching his throat.

01:16:19
Minor

Scotty snaps c3RvbG upright, gripping Ash.

01:20:41
Minor

Cheryl's chest violently ruptures as a grotesque arm tears through.

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