Evil Dead, which debuted more than 40 years ago, has cemented its position as one of the most highly regarded horror movies among fans of the genre. The red band trailer for the franchise's fifth installment, Evil Dead Rise, suggests that the movie will deliver ample amounts of disturbing chaos and gore and be a worthy successor to the previous movies. Though it looked as if the newest installment was ditching the cabin in the woods and the franchise’s iconic hero Ash Williams (played by Bruce Campbell), the film’s director Lee Cronin says the fan-favorite actor with the chin does make a small cameo in Rise. And after hearing what the filmmaker had to say about it, one has to wonder if Ash is indeed appearing.
Lee Cronin discussed his new movie with NME and revealed how the beloved Bubba Ho-Tep star came to be a part of another entry in the franchise. The director admits it’s a blink-and-you-’ll-miss-it cameo, even going so far as to issue a cash prize to fans who can spot it. But that aside, what really stands out about these comments is what he teased in regard to the identity of Bruce Campbell's character in Evil Dead Rise. Cronin told the publication:
