Evil Dead II
8.1/10
jumps
6
gore
8
dread
4
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Where to watch: Not on major US streamers — check digital rental.
How it scared people
The vibe
Raimi remakes his own film as a slapstick possession cartoon: laughing deer heads, a rebellious severed hand, and Bruce Campbell inventing the horror-comedy leading man in real time. Groovy is a load-bearing word here.
Evil Dead II (1987) Parents Guide
| MPA rating | No MPAA certificate (released outside the US system) |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 84 minutes |
| Jump scares | 3/5 — moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences |
| Gore | 4/5 — heavy gore |
| Dread | 2/5 — a mild unease that fades quickly |
| Themes | demonic possession |
Evil Dead II carries no MPAA certificate. We score it 3/5 for jump scares, 4/5 for gore and 2/5 for lingering dread, over 84 minutes. Weigh the gore first: heavy gore. Older teens and adults, mostly on the strength of what it shows.
We rate what the film does — scares, gore, dread — not scene-level content like language or nudity, which we don't track.
Before you press play
- How scary is Evil Dead II?
- On our intensity scale, Evil Dead II rates 6/10 for jump scares and 4/10 for dread. It is moderately scary, with a handful of strong sequences.
- How gory is Evil Dead II?
- Evil Dead II rates 8/10 for gore — expect heavy gore.
- How long is Evil Dead II?
- Evil Dead II runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
- What is Evil Dead II rated?
- Evil Dead II has no MPAA certificate — common for films released outside the US. On our scale it rates 6/10 for jump scares, 8/10 for gore and 4/10 for dread.
- Where to watch Evil Dead II (1987)?
- Evil Dead II is not on major US subscription streamers right now — look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).
