Kevin Bacon plays a bounty hunter who gets killed in the opening sequence. In the next scene, he’s revived to discover that his career has a twist, he’s now working for the devil. He reluntantly embarks on his new mission, chasing down demons with the constant help of his steely mom (Beth Grant). The Starz series “Ash vs Evil Dead” (2015-18) is basically the same concept with more comic style and insane violence. There are a few juicy kills in this one, but there’s also too much conversation and personal side trips that slow down the momentum. Bacon talks tough, but adds little personality to the role. Basically, that sums up the whole series: little personality. The wandering narrative and uneven pace don’t help make the action beats worth waiting for. 
(2 / 5)
