Sam Raimi's Evil Dead debuted in 1981, introducing Ashley 'Ash' J. Williams, an unlikely hero who saves the world from the undead time and time again. Ash has appeared in movies, TV shows, comic books, and videogames, earning a place in horror history. Empire Magazine even voted him the greatest horror movie character of all time. Here are a few select tidbits and trivia about the man with the chainsaw hand. Vote up the grooviest details.
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Posted by u/YetiFromJersey:
After Ash cuts his arm off in Evil Dead 2,Evil Dead 2,He covers the severed hand in a bucket and a stack of books with [Farewell to Arms]on top.
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The ending ofAsh vs. Evil Dead iin which Ash travels to a future dominated by the Deadites, which was the originalending of Army of Darkness.
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Ash's missing hand has many forms over the years and across media, including:
* Chainsaw
* Metal gauntlet with a vice-like grip
* Wooden hand
* Sword
* Flame-thrower
* Harpoon
* Sword
* Spatula
* Rocket launcher
* Razor for shaving
* Gatling gun
* Robot gun15 - 5
Posted by u/Cyclone1969:
InThe Evil Dead (1981), Ash drops the necklace he had given his girlfriend. The chain forms a skull.The Evil Dead (1981), Ash drops the necklace he had given his girlfriend. The chain forms a skull.
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Posted by u/asomek:
InArmy of Darkness (1992), Ash recites "Klaatu barada nikto" to close the portal opened by the Necronomicon. This phrase appears inThe Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) to disable the robot Gort.
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Posted by u/MythVsLegend:
InEvil Dead, when Ash buries his demonic girlfriend, a happy accident happens. Dropping dirt on the camera leaves part of his head visible. This did not happen on purpose.
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Ash's 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 (aka "The Special") appears in other Sam Raimi productions likeDarkman (1990),Crimewave (1985),A Simple Plan (1998),The Gift (2000) and Drag Me To Hell (2009), to name a few.
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Posted by u/LinkMeander:
In theEvil Dead II, after Ash cuts off his hand and fights it, a clock shows its minute "hand" bleeding, mirroring Ash's trouble
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The 'Evil Ash' eye growing from Ash's shoulder references a Japanese/American B-horror filmThe Manster (aka The Split; 1959).
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A copy of Dark Horse Presents Fifth Anniversary Special (1991) and a Fangoria issue appear in his car trunk.
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