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[Enk]

Where? Starz!
When? Saturdays starting on Halloween!
How long? Ten 30 minute episodes!

Basic Synopsis:

A cranky, old man reads a bad book. Stuff happens.

Alternate Synopsis:

This is the next elaborate chapter of a long running documentary series about an abused actor and his sadistic director.

Trailer
Cast & Crew Panel at SDCC
Cast & Crew Panel at NYCC
Cast & Crew Panel at PaleyFest

What the hell is this?
It's a television show. It has bright moving images accompanied by sound which you display on the magic box glass that is in your home.

What is Ash and what is Evil Dead? Why are they versusing each other?
Ash is just some square chinned shlub who went through a rough patch with Evil Dead. After being apart for over 30 years they found each other again and ain't too happy with one another so they began versusing.

What? Who?
Likely... he's one of Henry's men!

So this like The Walking Dead huh?
Get out of this thread and educate yourself now.

Why a show and not a movie?
Because there weren't enough of you knuckleheads to fill the theaters when Army of Darkness came out. You want another movie? Then watch the show and maybe they'll make one!

Which Army of Darkness timeline is this under?
Short Answer: S-Mart ending... kind of.
Long Answer: If you're familiar with how the previous two sequels were set up this pretty much follows the same tradition. Due to rights issues with the previous films this loosely follows the those films but takes place in its own universe. This Ash went through the experience like Evil Dead and Army of Darkness, but it's meant to be its own thing. Now even though this is kind of going by the S-Mart ending that doesn't mean the "slept too long" ending might not have happened as well. Essentially Evil Dead is like the Zelda series if Link was manly and his Master Sword was a chainsaw.

Is the remake involved in any way?
Well first, that was more of a reboot than a remake. Much like the sequels it's still within the Evil Dead universe but stands as its own thing. Kind of a sequel. Kind of not. Sam Raimi has mentioned several times in the past that he would like to mash up Mia and Ash's stories at some point down the road, but like most Evil Dead related things coming out his mouth it'll probably be just wishful thinking.

Why only 30 minutes?
Because less is more in this case. The Evil Dead series have always been about one crazy moment after the next with very little padding. To have hourly episodes means you will have to start stretching out the budget and adding the padding which will make it a less authentic Evil Deadian experience.

How involved is Sam Raimi in this?
He co-wrote and directed the first episode, and oversees the series as an executive producer. Other Evil Dead luminaries are back as well. Robert Tapert is producing again. Joseph LoDuca is back to score the show. Ivan Raimi is co-writing once again. Bob Murawski is back to editing. Essentially this is the Evil Dead 4 fans have been waiting for. The only thing missing is a shemp named Ted playing multiple roles.

Is the iconic cabin in this? I mean it isn't Evil Dead without the cabin right?
. . .

How did you go this long without quoting Ash?
You bastards, why are you torturing me like this?! Why?!

Fangoria - 4/4
AV Club - B
Bloody Disgusting - 4/5
Den of Geek - 4/5
IGN - 8.5
Deadline Video Review - Positive
JoBlo - 8/10
Dread Central - Positive
Hollywood Reporter - 1st Ep Positive, 2nd Ep Mixed
Variety - Positive
Forbes - Positive
We've Got This Covered - Positive

 

[impact]

I'm in. Looks like the only horror themed show worth watching this year.

groovy.

 

[half a moon]

Fuck I don't have starz.

Don't you have to wait until 24 hours for ot's?

 

[ElTopo]

\m/ \m/

 

[NimbusD]

Saw the premiere at Comic-Con. Will watch again, and again because it was fucking awesome.

 

[RPGCrazied]

Love the movie, will check this out, kinda bummed at 30 minute episodes, but It could work out I guess.

 

[NotTheGuyYouKill]

Groovy. As. Fuck.

I'm really excited.

 

[Enk]

Fuck I don't have starz.

Don't you have to wait until 24 hours for ot's?

I believe that rule only applies to the gaming side. TV OTs in the past have been able to go up a couple of weeks before the premiere date. Plus I'm going to be out of town unfortunately for the week this airs so I wanted to get this up and running before then.

 

[MrCunningham]

God, Army of Darkness really was 22 years ago. But it still is one of my favorite B-movies of all time. So hyped for this. Too bad I don;t have Starz. Is Starz even available in Canada? I hope this gets Netflixed or something.

 

[Akahige]

YES! Excited for this.

 

[Burger_Baron]

My body is reeeeeaddyyyyyyy!!!!!!

 

[glow]

Anyone know if Starz shows get put up on VOD the day after they air or do I have to wait until after the series is over to buy it?

 

[daveo42]

Glad to see Ash back in true old man form.

Fuuu...any good way to watch this if you don't have Starz?

 

[kinggroin]

Hoping I can watch day after with xfinity

 

[jond76]

Can't wait! Looks perfectly Evil Dead-like.

Great OT, OP!

 

[Extra Sauce]

I'm trying to remember the last time I was as hyped for anything.

 

[Rhaknar]

amazing OT but arent non-gaming side OTs up 1 week in advance, not 2?

 

[Edwardo]

This is my boomstick!

 

[Kuroyume]

Bro you have to put the date when it premiers.

 

[Hex]

amazing OT but arent non-gaming side OTs up 1 week in advance, not 2?

One does not impose such limitations on Ashley J Williams.
Look, maybe they didn't get every single little tiny date right, no. But basically it covers them, yeah.

Bro you have to put the date when it premiers.

He did, Halloween.
Now if you need the date for that, it can be provided.

 

[Enk]

Bro you have to put the date when it premiers.

I did.

 

[CassSept]

Oh man, that's an early OT.

I'm so so in. Really glad they went with 30-minute episodes, it definitely sounds like a better format for the series.

Mood-wise they're going for Evil Dead II, right?

 

[Lionel Mandrake]

Anyone know if Starz shows get put up on VOD the day after they air or do I have to wait until after the series is over to buy it?

I also need to know this.

 

[a secret-boss]

Groovy
I hope it's good

 

[SmithnCo]

Groovy. Can't wait. Halloween is the perfect premier date.

 

[Kuroyume]

Halloween on which timezone?

 

[Sinatar]

Fuuu...any good way to watch this if you don't have Starz?

 

[-MD-]

Sure, I'm in.

 

[tryagainlater]

Couldn't be more in for this. I'd watch any show with Bruce in it but having Evil Dead be in the title is a dream come true.

 

[Corpsepyre]

Does anyone know if they're following a monster of the week format or not?

 

[Cpt.Underpants]

Hopefully 30 min of good fun

 

[Rhaknar]

thats some high quality gifs, damn

 

[Kevin]

Does anyone know if they're following a monster of the week format or not?

I don't believe so. There will be plenty of creatures throughout but I believe it's an entire Evil Dead story.

I'm super psyched. Bummed that I do not have Starz as I believe you need like tier 3 or 4 cable to even get it. Wish they had a streaming app you could pay for. Really want to support this show. I'll at least buy the Blu-Rays.

 

[8-Bit Sunset]

Ohh yes.
And what a great job you have done on the thread O.P
I can't wait for this, and on Halloween too. Groovy!

 

[Cipher Peon]

I am very very sad that Ash vs Evil Dead seems to take the place of a sequel to the incredibly fantastic reboot (which is my favorite of the Evil Dead films), but you know what? I liked the trailers and I loved Army of Darkness (but not Evil Dead 2, yech) so I am excited for this.

The Scream show is freaking incredible and Darknet is a masterpiece, so I am very happy about the state of horror television at the moment. Let's go Ash!

 

[KadeYuy]

Too bad about it being on Starz hope it does well though.

 

[E the Shaggy]

The Scream show is freaking incredible

You're the first person anywhere who I've heard this from. Is it really worth checking out?

 

[strafer]

That trailer is bloody as hell

 

[GrotesqueBeauty]

Nothing will recapture the magic of Evil Dead 1&2 + Army of Darkness, but this looks a million times better than the movie reboot (hell, Bruce Campbell alone guarantees that) and is undoubtedly as good as we were likely to ever get. Also, Bruce is looking fucking awesome, it's good to have the real Ash back. Hype levels definitely rising...

 

[MetalSlug]

Anyway of watching this in the UK?

 

[tryagainlater]

Nobody has used this gif yet and it should be on the first page.

 

[Fancy Clown]

Ugh, wish I had starz for this

 

[Randomizer]

The trailer was ridiculously amazing. Seems the show perfectly recaptures the classic camp comedy of the series. Can't fucking wait woooo!

 

[Bloodrage]

Watching this for sure. Trailer was surprisingly bloody.

 

[Enk]

Everybody posting Evil Dead 2 and Army of Darkness gifs. I'm more of an Evil Dead 1 fan myself. Something very visceral and unrelenting about how that film was made that I haven't seen recaptured anywhere else. Even in the more serious reboot.

 

[Cipher Peon]

You're the first person anywhere who I've heard this from. Is it really worth checking out?

YES!

I wouldn't take my word for it though because it, like Darknet, was made specifically to pander to me alone. I think Scream is one of the greatest films of all time, and the TV show does it fantastic justice.

Everybody posting Evil Dead 2 and Army of Darkness gifs. I'm more of an Evil Dead 1 fan myself. Something very visceral and unrelenting about how that film was made that I haven't seen recaptured anywhere else. Even in the more serious reboot. ]

I like the original a lot, but I think the reasons why I like it are the complete opposite of why you like it. I feel the original is very... dream like? There's a lot of weird trippy moments that make the entire thing feel strange and other worldly, which is the opposite of how I feel you described the film. The film being kept together with duct tape and sheer willpower just makes that dreamlike tone feel even more unique and wonderful. It's a fantastic film. Third favorite in the series for me as

Evil Dead (2013) > Army of Darkness > Evil Dead > Evil Dead II

 

[LProtag]

I completely forgot this was happening.

Very excited.

 

[Kevin]

You're the first person anywhere who I've heard this from. Is it really worth checking out?

It's campy fun in the spirit of cheesy classic slashers where dumb rich kids get offed one by one. The blood/gore effects are pretty watered down for MTV but it's still a fun romp if you can get past the shows shortcomings. Still pretty enjoyable!

Early reviews for Ash VS Evil Dead have been absolutely fantastic and team Bruce have stated that Starz is letting them be as bloody as they want with the show with nearly no limits at all to what they can do or show.

 

[Sheroking]

You're the first person anywhere who I've heard this from. Is it really worth checking out?

Noooooooooooo

 

[Enk]

Does anyone know if they're following a monster of the week format or not?

There will be a progressing storyline, but usually with Evil Dead that means moving from one situation to the next (first season is supposed to be like a road trip). I remember in an interview a while back they said this won't be a "monster of the week" type show. It'll probably just be a series of weird, random situations/possessions that the characters encounter along the way.