Raimi is directing the first episode, which he co-wrote with his brother Ivan Raimi (Darkman) and Tom Spezialy (Chuck).
Regarding his return to the beloved franchise, Raimi says:
[dropcap size=small]“[/dropcap]Evil Dead has always been a blast. Bruce, Rob, and I are thrilled to have the opportunity to tell the next chapter in Ash’s lame, but heroic saga. With his chainsaw arm and his ‘boomstick,’ Ash is back to kick some monster butt. And brother, this time there’s a truckload of it.”
The news of an Evil Dead series was first announced at Comic-Con, and fans have been dripping with anticipation ever since. It was there that Bruce Campbell promised, “…it’s going to be everything they have been clamoring for: serious Deadite ass-kicking and plenty of outrageous humor.”
The original horror/comedy Evil Dead film follows Ash and his friends as the travel to a a cabin in the woods, and unknowingly unleash demons hellbent on possessing the living. Since the release of the film, it has garnered a massive cult-following and spawned a two-sequel franchise, plus a remake in 2013.
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