Evil Dead II is a movie released in 1987. This comedy-horror flick unfolds the story of Ash Williams, the sole survivor after a brutal attack of demons, who remains trapped in a cabin with other people while enduring further demonic attacks under the directorship of Sam Raimi. We’ll explore where the movie was shot and divulge some enticing facts about its production.
Where it Filmed?
The production of Evil Dead II spanned several locations across the United States. Various scenes were captured at De Laurentiis Studios and the City of Wilmington, both located in North Carolina. Further filming took place in Wadesboro, North Carolina, and Detroit, Michigan. Certain shots were also executed in different parts of Michigan. This filming process happened between May 10, 1986, and September 1986, with additional shoots in December 1986.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bruce Campbell | Ashley ‘Ash’ J. Williams |
| Sarah Berry | Annie Knowby |
| Dan Hicks | Jake |
| Denise Bixler | Linda |
| Richard Domeier | Ed Getley |
| Lou Hancock | Henrietta Knowby |
| Snowy Winters | Dancer |
| Josh Becker | Fake Shemp |
| Scott Spiegel | Fake Shemp |
| Thomas Kidd | Fake Shemp |
| Mitch Cantor | Fake Shemp |
| Jenny Griffith | Fake Shemp |
| William Preston Robertson | The Hand / The Dark Spirit / The Deer Head / The Enchanted Objects (voice) |
| Randy Brenner | Male Monsters (uncredited) |
| Tony Elwood | Luggage Monkey (uncredited) |
| David M. Goodman | Airport Worker (uncredited) |
| Gary Jones | The Hand (uncredited) |
| Greg Nicotero | The Hand / Evil Ed’s Hand / Henrietta’s Long Neck Pee-Wee Head (uncredited) |
| Sam Raimi | Medieval Soldier / Possessed Rocking Chair (uncredited) |
| Tom Sullivan | Baggage Handler (uncredited) |
| Rob Tapert | Airport Worker (uncredited) |
| John W. Walter | The Hand / Evil Ed’s Hand (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The protagonist, Ash Williams, was played by Bruce Campbell.
- Actors Sarah Berry and Dan Hicks played the characters Annie Knowby and Jake respectively.
- Interestingly, Jake’s role was performed by Kassie Wesley DePaiva, credited as Kassie Wesley on this project.
- The demon-possessed Henrietta was portrayed by Ted Raimi, listed as Theodore Raimi in the credits.
- Denise Bixler played Linda, and Richard Domeier played Ed Getley.
- The character of Professor Raymond Knowby was performed by John Peakes.
- The movie received mixed reviews, scoring 715 from users and 189 from critics.
- It went on to secure one win and five nominations in various award ceremonies.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: De Laurentiis Studios, Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 34.2103894
- Longitude: -77.8868117
- Place ID: ChIJ1a7rDaL1qYkRMjAJhDhJZl4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Wilmington, NC, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Wadesboro, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 34.9682097
- Longitude: -80.0767266
- Place ID: ChIJsZzKkuP3VIgRqSG4cCt_WIg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Wadesboro, NC, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Detroit, Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 42.331427
- Longitude: -83.0457538
- Place ID: ChIJdR3LEAHKJIgR0sS5NU6Gdlc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Detroit, MI, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
- Location Name: Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
- Latitude: 34.2103894
- Longitude: -77.8868117
- Place ID: ChIJ1a7rDaL1qYkRMjAJhDhJZl4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Wilmington, NC, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 44.3148443
- Longitude: -85.60236429999999
- Place ID: ChIJEQTKxz2qTE0Rs8liellI3Zc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Michigan, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
