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EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 18 MIN

THE EVIL DEAD (1981) REVIEW – How is this low budget horror still this GOOD?! -FIRST TIME WATCHING

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THE ULTIMATE 1980s INDIE HORROR CLASSIC REWATCH! The Evil Dead (1981) Full Movie Reaction & Review with Andrew Gordon and Paige Kimsey! As supernatural horror, cabin-in-the-woods thrillers, and iconic gore masterpieces continue to dominate pop culture retrospectives, we are heading deep into the Tennessee mountains to face Sam Raimi's legendary directorial debut that launched an entire franchise. Check out the DC Studios: Showcase Podcast HERE https://app.magellan.ai/listen_links/... The Evil Dead Full Movie Uncut Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ In this movie review and reaction, Andrew and Paige brave a blood-soaked journey fueled by demonic entities and unforgettable terror. We unpack the performances of Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams, Ellen Sandweiss as Cheryl, Betsy Baker as Linda, Hal Delrich as Scott, and Sarah York as Shelly. Our hosts react to every visceral visual trick, gore sequence, and masterful camera angle this low-budget classic throws at us. We break down the woods POV shots, the discovery of Sam Raimi's signature Oldsmobile Delta 88, and the basement tape recorder recitation of the Naturon Demonto. Paige and Andrew lose their minds over Cheryl's transformation, the shocking pencil-in-the-ankle injury, the fireplace hand-dismemberment, Linda's haunting laugh, the grotesque stop-motion finale, and the iconic final jump-scare shot. We unpack why this film remains a technical triumph of independent cinema. Drop your thoughts in the comments below! Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Agor711 Follow Paige Kimsey https://www.instagram.com/paige.popcorn?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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