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Theresa Tilly is best known for her role as Shelly in The Evil Dead (1981), directed by Sam Raimi. She has also appeared in over 100 films, TV shows, and plays, and co-produced a documentary about the ladies of the Evil Dead franchise.
- January 1, 1
- 2 min
- Detroit, Michigan, USA
Theresa Tilly is an actress who debuted in The Evil Dead (1981) and appeared in over 100 films, TV shows, and plays. She also performed as a stand-up comedian, a back-up dancer, and an ESPY announcer.
- November 6, 1953
Theresa Tilly plays Cheryl, one of the five college students who are trapped and possessed by demons in the 1981 horror film The Evil Dead. She is the first to become a Deadite and attack her friends, and the last to be killed by Ash Williams.
Theresa Tilly is an actress who debuted in The Evil Dead (1981) and appeared in over 100 films, TV shows, and plays. She also worked as a stand-up comedian, a sketch writer, and a sports announcer.
Aug 24, 2022 · Theresa Tilly, who played Shelly in the original Evil Dead, talks about her gruesome death scene and her experience on the low budget horror film. Watch the interview and learn more about her role in the cult classic and the Ladies of the Evil Dead.
- 62 min
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- Happy Horror Time
Theresa Tilly, who played Shelly in The Evil Dead, talks about her audition, the film's success, the fan reaction, and working with Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell. She also reveals her abiding memory from the shoot and her upcoming projects.
Theresa Tilly is well recognized as the hand chewing monster Shelly in Sam Raimi’s cult classic Evil Dead. Tilly has an extensive film resume including her work as Selma Blair’s mother in Debutante (won Best Short in LAFF ) and the lead in Elmore Leonard’s Appearances on PBS.
