Evil Dead

The Evil Dead franchise is a renowned horror series that began with the 1981 film The Evil Dead, directed by Sam Raimi. The franchise is centered around the themes of demonic possession and the relentless battle against evil forces unleashed by the Necronomicon Ex-Mortis, an ancient book of dark magic. The series has spawned several sequels, a TV series, comic books, and video games, all contributing to its status as a cult classic. While it is not a zombie franchise, since it deals with demonic possession, it is viewed as zombie-adjacent by some.