| "Ashy Slashy" | |
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| Series Ash vs Evil Dead Season 2, Episode 8 | |
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| Air date | November 20th, 2016 |
| Writers | Suzanne Keilly; Aaron Lam |
| Director | Tony Tilse |
| Producers | Jennifer Ames; Bruce Campbell; Hank Chilton; Craig DiGregorio; James Eagan; Moira Grant; Rick Jacobson; Luke Kalteux; Charles Knight; Aaron Lam; Steve Turner; Noelle Valdivia; Cameron Welsh |
| Starring | Bruce Campbell; Ray Santiago; Dana DeLorenzo; Michelle Hurd; Pepi Sonuga; Lucy Lawless |
| Episode guide | |
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Ashy Slashy is the title to the eighth episode of season two of the horror/comedy television series Ash vs Evil Dead, and the eighteenth episode of the series overall. The show is based on the cult classic 1981 film The Evil Dead, as well as its various sequels. The episode was directed by Tony Tilse with a script written by Suzanne Keilly and Aaron Lam. It premiered on Starz on Sunday, November 20th, 2016 at 9:00 pm.
Cast[]
Starring[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Bruce Campbell | Ash Williams |
| Ray Santiago | Pablo Simon Bolivar |
| Dana DeLorenzo | Kelly Maxwell |
| Michelle Hurd | Linda B. Emery |
| Pepi Sonuga | Lacey Emery |
| Lucy Lawless | Ruby Knowby |
Guest Starring[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Joel Tobeck | Baal/Doctor Peacock |
| Stephen Lovatt | Sheriff Thomas Emery |
Co-Starring[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Jacqueline Geurts | Amanda |
| Ruth Dudding | Nurse Duncan |
| Jatinder Singh | Reg Lopez |
| Jeremy Dillon | Ashy Slashy |
Notes & Trivia[]
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- The Evil Dead film franchise and the character of Ash Williams were created by director & screenwriter Sam Raimi and actor & executive producer Bruce Campbell.
- This series is rated TV-MA. It contains strong language and scenes of puppet violence. Viewer discretion is advised.
- This episode is included on the Ash vs Evil Dead: The Complete Collection DVD boxset, which was distributed through Lions Gate Entertainment and released in Region 1 format on October 16th, 2018. It was also released as a Blu-ray set with digital edition that came with an exclusive Ash Williams bobblehead. The total running time for this collection is 14 hours and 20 minutes. This episode is also included on the Ash vs Evil Dead: The Complete Second Season two-disc Blu-ray collection, which was released through Lions Gate on August 22nd, 2017.
- Actress Jacqueline Lee Geurts is credited as Jacqueline Geurts in this episode.
- A 15" replica of the Ashy Slashy puppet as seen in this episode was produced by NECA and released on July 30th, 2018. The recommended age group listed for this item by the manufacturer is between 17-83. The puppet weighs 1.75 pounds. [1]
- This is the fifth and final episode of Ash vs Evil Dead directed by Tony Tilse. It is his third episode from season two of the series. He previously directed "Last Call".
- This is the only episode of Ash vs Evil Dead co-written by Suzanne Keilly.
- This is the first episode of Ash vs Evil Dead co-written by Aaron Lam. It is his only episode from season two of the series. He writes two episodes of the series in total. His next episode is "Tales from the Rift".
- This is the final appearance of Lacey Emery. She is killed by Kelly Maxwell and becomes a Deadite in this episode. She has made five appearances in the series in total. She appeared last in "Trapped Inside".
- This is the second and final appearance of the Ashy Slashy puppet. It is destroyed in this episode. It appeared last in "Delusion".
- In addition to playing a crazed mental patient, actress Jacqueline Geurts also serves as Dana DeLorenzo's stunt double in this series.
Allusions[]
- Pablo Simon Bolivar makes reference to "Ghost Beaters" in this episode. This is the team name that he came up with for the group back in season one. It is a play on the main characters from the 1985 comedy film Ghostbusters.
- Pablo Simon Bolivar tells Ruby Knowby about his dream to open up a Honduran food and electronics repair business called Pablito's Fish & Chips. Pablo's dream comes to fruition in the premiere episode of season three, "Family".
Quotes[]
- Ashy Slashy: I'm sorry I'm gonna have to kill you, but I think we've learned a lot today.
- Kelly Maxwell: Yeah. Always bring a gun to a puppet fight.
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- Ashy Slashy: Peek-a-boo!
- Kelly Maxwell: What the fuck?
- Ashy Slashy: Wanna play?
- Kelly Maxwell: No. Ah, why am I talking to a Muppet?
- Ashy Slashy: Muppet? Uh, well, you're awfully judgmental for a...
- Kelly Maxwell: Hey! For a what? What were you gonna say, you little motherfuck? Sack up. What were you gonna say?
- Ashy Slashy: Wow, check out the potty mouth on you. You really are... filthy.
- Kelly Maxwell: And fine. Yeah, heard that one before, pervert.
- Ashy Slashy: Girl, you're the one with your handle all up in my puppet pooper. You want me to return the favor?
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- Kelly Maxwell: All right, if we actually do find him, no one can tell him it was because of that stupid pet tracker. He'll never let us forget it.
- Pablo Simon Bolivar: Come on guys, let's go save the world. Can I get a Ghost Beaters!
....
- Ruby Knowby: Oh, this is Baal's work for sure.
- Pablo Simon Bolivar: He knows we're here.
- Ruby Knowby: We got to get to Ash before Ball scrambles his peanut brain.
- Pablo Simon Bolivar: Shit.
- Ruby Knowby: What is it?
- Pablo Simon Bolivar: This is going to happen no matter whether we like it or not, isn't it?
- Ruby Knowby: Look, we're going to find Baal. You're going to harness the power of that Book against him, and none of this is going to be in vain.
- Pablo Simon Bolivar: And you promise me that we're all going to live happily ever after?
- Ruby Knowby: Even if this goes perfectly, there's a good chance you'll die.
- Pablo Simon Bolivar: Wow. Ruby, I know you're new to this whole mortal thing, where people don't live forever, the idea of dying really sucks.
- Ruby Knowby: Well, I was just trying to be honest. But all right, you go on thinking all the sweet things you're going to do, if you survive or not, I'll find a way out of here.
See also[]
External Links[]
Keywords[]
Brainwashing | Chains | Chainsaw | Cut in half | Deadites | Decapitation | Hallucinations | Hanging | Head injuries | Incantations | Kenward County Asylum | Mental health facility | Michigan | Possession | Puppets | Severed heads | Soul migration | Stabbings | Surrogate bodies
References[]
- ↑ Amazon.com; Ashy Slashy Puppet; NECA.
 This article pertains to an episode from season two of the Ash vs Evil Dead television series. This template will categorize articles that include it into the Ash vs Evil Dead/Season 2 episodes category. Episodes
"Home" • "The Morgue" • "Last Call" • "DUI" • "Confinement" • "Trapped Inside" • "Delusion" • "Ashy Slashy" • "Home Again" • "Second Coming" Characters
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