Taken from Variety, by Cynthia Littleton.
Starz has given The Evil Dead fans an early Halloween treat by confirming that Ash Vs. Evil Dead has been renewed for a second season, four days prior to its premiere.
The series has generated strong buzz among horror fans as Starz has stoked anticipation for its return for months with well-placed screenings and online ballyhoo. The drama, exec produced by Evil Dead masterminds Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert, bows Saturday, Halloween night, on the premium cabler. Craig DiGregorio is showrunner.
Bruce Campbell reprises his role from the 1981 movie, playing an aging lothario who wields a chainsaw hand in his hunt for evil-minded monsters. Lucy Lawless also stars. The movie spawned a 1987 sequel and numerous videogame spinoffs.
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