Bound in Flesh
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| "Bound in Flesh" | |
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| Ash vs Evil Dead episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 9 |
| Directed by | Tony Tilse |
| Written by | Rob Wright |
| Featured music | |
| Cinematography by | Dave Garbett |
| Editing by | Tom Eagles |
| Original release date | December 26, 2015 |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Bound in Flesh" is the ninth episode of the first season of the American comedy horror television series Ash vs Evil Dead, which serves as a continuation of the Evil Dead trilogy. The episode was written by Rob Wright, and directed by Tony Tilse. It originally aired on the premium channel Starz on December 26, 2015.
The series is set 30 years after the events of the Evil Dead trilogy, and follows Ash Williams, who now works at the "Value Stop" as a simple stock boy. Having spent his life not doing anything remarkable since the events of the trilogy, Ash will have to renounce his routine existence and become a hero once more by taking up arms and facing the titular Evil Dead. In the episode, Ash intends to bury the Necronomicon at the cabin, although the presence of Ruby threatens to ruin his plans.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.343 million household viewers and gained a 0.14 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received extremely positive reviews from critics, who praised the action sequences, character development, make-up and ending.
At the cabin, Pablo (Ray Santiago) and Kelly (Dana DeLorenzo) discover Ash (Bruce Campbell) fighting with another version of himself. As both Ashes claim to be the real Ash, Pablo and Kelly struggle to decide whom to shoot. When one of them suggests that they shoot both of them just to make sure, Pablo and Kelly immediately gun down the other Ash, correctly deducing it was the imposter.
Just as Ash prepares to chop up the corpses of the imposter and Amanda (Jill Marie Jones) to prevent them from possession, the hikers return, wanting to stay at the cabin. Ash refuses to let them enter or stay in the woods, so he has Pablo and Kelly lead them out while he stays behind and chops up the imposter's body. While finishing, Ash is taunted by the Necronomicon, telling him that he shouldn't bury him as he is everything he needs. Ash locks the book in the fridge and prepares to chop up Amanda's corpse, only to discover that her body is gone.
In the woods, Melissa (Indiana Evans) is killed by a possessed Amanda, who then kills Brad (Ido Drent). She then pursues a terrified Heather (Samara Weaving), managing to break her leg when she throws her to a tree. Pablo tries to save her, but is choked by the Deadite. However, Ruby (Lucy Lawless) appears and attacks Amanda, but Heather's scream distracts her and allows Amanda to escape. As Ruby chops up Melissa and Brad, she explains that she has followed Ash, cleaning up all the mess he has made with the Necronomicon, claiming that he is responsible for all the deaths as long as he has the book.
At the cabin, Ash is approached by Ruby, Pablo, Kelly and Heather. Ruby demands the Necronomicon, despite Ash's claim that he needs to bury it to end everything. She explains that the book cannot be buried as others will eventually discover it, claiming that it must be dismantled using her dagger. Ash accepts to Ruby's idea and follows her instructions, which includes cutting the book's face off. She then officially hands over the book to Ruby, who starts a ritual. The cabin starts trembling, and the book's face suddenly attaches itself to Pablo's face, attracted to his medallion. Ash tries to stop the ritual, only to be thrown around the house by Ruby. Ruby then reveals herself as the author of the Necronomicon, shocking Ash.
Production
Development
The episode was written by Rob Wright, and directed by Tony Tilse. It was Wright's first writing credit, and Tilse's second directorial credit.[1]
