Evil Dead II vs The Blackening
Evil Dead II has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 6/10 for The Blackening). Evil Dead II is the shorter watch at 1h 24m compared with 1h 37m. Evil Dead II is the older of the two (1987 against 2023). Both are comedy, horror movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Evil Dead II
The Blackening| Evil Dead II | The Blackening | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 6.0/10 |
| Year | 1987 | 2023 |
| Length | 1h 24m | 1h 37m |
| Genres | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror | Comedy, Horror |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Sam Raimi | Tim Story |
| Main cast | Bruce Campbell, Ted Raimi, Sam Raimi, Lou Hancock, Scott Spiegel | Yvonne Orji, Diedrich Bader, Sinqua Walls, Jay Pharoah, Jermaine Fowler |
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.
The Blackening
Seven black friends go away for the weekend, only to find themselves trapped in a cabin with a killer who has a vendetta. They must pit their street smarts and knowledge of horror movies against the murderer to stay alive.
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