{"id":29144,"date":"2018-10-03T06:41:43","date_gmt":"2018-10-03T10:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cinema-crazed.com\/blog\/?p=29144"},"modified":"2018-10-03T06:53:58","modified_gmt":"2018-10-03T10:53:58","slug":"ash-vs-evil-dead-the-complete-collection-blu-ray-digital","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cinema-crazed.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/03\/ash-vs-evil-dead-the-complete-collection-blu-ray-digital\/","title":{"rendered":"Ash vs. Evil Dead: The Complete Collection [Blu-Ray\/Digital]"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Yes, you could say it only had three seasons on television, but I prefer to think of it as we horror fans had an \u201cEvil Dead\u201d series for three whole years. While Starz! Didn\u2019t stick to their guns in the long run, we had a good run re-visiting Ashley Williams once again in his journey to bring down the deadites from hell and track down the necronomicon. \u201cAsh vs. Evil Dead\u201d is a stellar horror comedy series that didn\u2019t shy away from anything that made the original movies so fantastic, and if you\u2019re flexible, you\u2019ll love how the writers even stretch the mythos for a wider scope and more interesting depth, as well as a new variety of deadites like a hand puppet, a high school mascot, and a cell phone.<\/p>\n

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Set years after \u201cArmy of Darkness,\u201d Ash is still a blue collar working man working for a house wares shop. Still a horn dog with an appetite for sex, he works alongside spunky Kelly, and Pablo, a young Hispanic man who holds an inexplicable admiration for Ash. After a night of drunken sex, Ash unleashes the deadites once again from the necronomicon. Now armed with his classic boom stick, he has to track down the book or the world is doomed. Along the way, Kelly and Pablo are pulled in to the fight for mankind, and even learn something about themselves, as well as their destiny in Ash\u2019s battle against the army of darkness. He has to contend with a former enemy with a sacred knife, and a new breed of undead foes, to make things worse.<\/p>\n

Written in half hour increments, \u201cAsh vs. Evil Dead\u201d is a stellar follow up and sequel that sticks true to so much of what we loved. There are creeps, inherent terror, massive F bombs, great physical comedy and immense gore. Creator Sam Raimi even enlists some of his old pals to appear in the show, including Ted Raimi, and some of the surviving cast members of \u201cThe Evil Dead.\u201d All three seasons of \u201cAsh vs. Evil Dead\u201d vary wildly in tone and action, as the first season is spent more on catching up and establishing the wider universe of the necronomicon, while the second season leans heavier in to the films. The third season is a great send off focusing on the legacy Ash will leave, including his long lost daughter, and an army of demon fighters inspired by Ash. \u201cAsh vs. Evil Dead\u201d is consistently a treat for folks that have to have their taste of this universe when ever they can get it.<\/p>\n

The writers even wisely build upon Ash, creating equally dynamic dysfunctional anti-heroes that help keep the series from repetition and monotony. Ray Santiago and Dana DeLorenzo are fantastic as fellow demon hunters who learn the ropes thanks to Ash manage to carver out their own niches. \u201cAsh vs. Evil Dead\u201d works best when it\u2019s a buddy comedy, and Bruce Campbell builds fantastic chemistry with the pair of co-stars, both of whom are fascinating reflections of Ash, the hero. Kelly is very much the gung-ho, no holds barred, ballsy warrior that Ash tends to be, while Pablo is the insecure but humble individual beaming with potential to destroy evil. The writing constantly projects their similarities, and launches from those overtones, resulting in some truly great comedic and action set pieces.<\/p>\n

There also some genuine characterization that takes ensues, allowing for some truly empathetic and exciting heroes that help Ash carry the torch for a new generation. Lucy Lawless also comes in to her own as Ruby, the nemesis of the group, who arrives with her own intentions and emphasizes a lot of the vaguer elements of the necromonicon mythology. \u201cAsh vs. Evil Dead\u201d watches like numerous sequels of \u201cThe Evil Dead\u201d movie series, and Sam Raimi and co. approach every episode like it\u2019s their last. From out of that sentiment comes a raucous, fun, and gory continuation of Ashley Williams\u2019 battle against evil and the forces of darkness.<\/p>\n

Just in time for Halloween, the Collection includes carry overs from the season sets and there\u2019s even a Digital Copy of the complete collection for consumers averse to physical media. There\u2019s \u201cInside the World of Ash,\u201d \u201cHow to Kill a Deadite,\u201d and \u201cBest of Ash\u201d followed by a pair of audio commentaries. The season two BD features a first look featurette as well as \u201cInside the World of\u00a0Ash vs Evil Dead<\/em>,\u201d \u201cUp Your Ash,\u201d \u201cWomen Who Kick Ash,\u201d \u201cPuppets Are Cute,\u201d \u201cDawn of the Spawn,\u201d \u201cBringing Henrietta Back,\u201d \u201cThe Delta,\u201d \u201cHow to Kill a Deadite,\u201d and \u201cFatality Mash-Up.\u201d There are more audio commentaries from the cast and crew. The season three BD features a \u201cSeason Overview,\u201d \u201cInside the World of Ash vs. Evil Dead,\u201d and finally audio commentaries from the cast and crew.<\/p>\n