Evil Dead II vs Legion of the Dead
Evil Dead II has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 4.8/10 for Legion of the Dead). Evil Dead II is the shorter watch at 1h 24m compared with 1h 29m. Evil Dead II is the older of the two (1987 against 2001). Both are comedy, fantasy, horror movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Evil Dead II
Legion of the Dead| Evil Dead II | Legion of the Dead | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 4.8/10 |
| Year | 1987 | 2001 |
| Length | 1h 24m | 1h 29m |
| Genres | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Sam Raimi | Olaf Ittenbach |
| Main cast | Bruce Campbell, Ted Raimi, Sam Raimi, Lou Hancock, Scott Spiegel | Christopher Kriesa, Darren Shahlavi, Hank Stone, Matthias Hues, Gwen Van Dam |
Synopsis
Evil Dead II
Ash Williams and his girlfriend Linda find a log cabin in the woods with a voice recording from an archeologist who had recorded himself reciting ancient chants from "The Book of the Dead." As they play the recording an evil power is unleashed taking over Linda's body.
Legion of the Dead
Two guys, handsome William and his side kick Luke have just started their trip through the beautiful California desert when they're kidnapped by the notorious Psycho Mike, The Kern River Killer. Securing their escape through hilarious means and the aid of an old friend they soon stumble into a small desert town where unbeknownst to them a mysterious tall Blond Man and his sadistic henchmen are killing people to create a Legion of the dead…
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