And so it was very important we found a network that was willing to go to the limit, really let us go anywhere we wanted with the humor, outrageous horror (and) crazy amounts of gore, which are some of the hallmarks of the ‘Evil Dead’ films, because we had an obligation to the fans. After three feature films and, like Bruce said, 35 years of fans following, they want particular things.
“It’s really important that we fulfill our obligations to the fans who’ve asked us to make this either as a movie or a series,” Raimi said of his kitschy, but brilliant horror comedy, “but they have certain expectations. Just in case you’re wondering, “Ash Vs Evil Dead” is set in Michigan, but shot in New Zealand. Meanwhile, Lucy Lawless stars as Ruby, one of Ash’s adversaries. There’s also a new team in place to help Ash fight an endless army of demons and this includes Jill Marie Jones (“Girlfriends”) as Amanda, a Michigan State Police detective from Detroit. For starters, Campbell is doughier, a fact the show playfully pokes fun at in the first five minutes. “Evil Dead” fans can expect more charm like this from Campbell aka “The Chin” on his irreverent new series, which like the movies, is written, directed and executive produced by Royal Oak native Sam Raimi.īut there are a few tweaks. So no matter what we say to them or what we give them, it will never be enough, and we’re very grateful for that.” The last ‘Evil Dead’ movie was 24 years ago. The fans are responsible for every single bit of this,” the Birmingham native told television critics at a panel this summer in Los Angeles. The end result, “Ash vs Evil Dead,” debuts Halloween night on Starz. If that means turning his wildly beloved “The Evil Dead” trilogy into a premium cable series, so be it. Actor Bruce Campbell wants to make fans happy - or at least keep them quiet.