An “Evil Dead” TV Series Is Headed to Starz

The "Evil Dead" TV series is coming to Starz.

Image via New Line Cinema

TV networks just can’t stop turning hit movies into TV series. CBS just ordered a pilot for a Limitless TV series and now Starz ordered a series based on Sam Raimi’s cult-classic The Evil Dead.

The series, titled Ash Vs. Evil Dead, will see Dead star Bruce Campbell reprise his role as Ash. Campbell gave a glimpse of what fans could expect: “serious deadite ass-kicking and plenty of outrageous humor."

Starz released a plot summary for the show:

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TV networks just can’t stop turning hit movies into TV series. CBS just ordered a pilot for a Limitless TV series and now Starz ordered a series based on Sam Raimi’s cult-classic The Evil Dead.

The series, titled Ash Vs. Evil Dead, will see Dead star Bruce Campbell reprise his role as Ash. Campbell gave a glimpse of what fans could expect: “serious deadite ass-kicking and plenty of outrageous humor."

Starz released a plot summary for the show:

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The show is expected to premiere next year.

[via Hit Fix]

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