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During its theatrical run the film grossed $ 2. 4 million, currently holds a 100 % positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has developed a cult following.

The film has spawned two sequels, Evil Dead II ( 1987 ) and Army of Darkness ( 1992 ), and a stage musical.

Work on a script for a further film has started although it was announced on July 13, 2011 that Raimi and Campbell would now shift focus to a remake of the original film.