The Evil Dead to be adapted for television Coming to TV: The Evil Dead. The iconic horror film franchise The Evil Dead is to be adapted for television. The US cable channel Starz confirmed it is developing a small-screen adaptation of the film series, which is about a group of friends who stay at a cabin in the woods but unwittingly release demons who possess the living. The original film series and its sequels have grossed more than $US100 million ($116m) at the box office. The project will reunite the original creative team behind the films, director Sam Raimi, producer Rob Tapert and star Bruce Campbell. The series will be titled Ash Vs. Evil Dead. Starz has confirmed 10 half-hour episodes will be produced. "Evil Dead has always been a blast," Raimi said in a statement. Bruce, Rob, and I are thrilled to have the opportunity to tell the next chapter in Ash's lame, but heroic saga. With his chainsaw arm and his boomstick, Ash is back to kick some monster butt. And brother, this time there's a truckload of it. Starz will launch the series in the US in 2015. The channel confirmed it owns the international multi-platform rights including television, home entertainment, and digital rights. The series has not yet been sold to Australia.