This is a Deep Dive into the screenplay for the 1987 film Evil Dead II, by Sam Raimi & Scott Spiegel, revealing the story's premise and key characters. The narrative centers around the Book of the Dead, a powerful artifact, and the evil forces it unleashes. The story begins with the discovery of the book in the ruined Castle of Kandar by Professor Raymond Knowby and his family. The professor's research leads to the resurrection of demons and the eventual arrival of a group of college students, who unwittingly become entangled in the supernatural chaos. The story culminates in a terrifying showdown, where the survivor Ash Williams must confront and ultimately destroy the evil forces that have been unleashed.