Twist and Shout

"Twist and Shout" is the seventh episode of the third season of the American comedy horror television series Ash vs Evil Dead, which serves as a continuation of the Evil Dead trilogy. It is the 27th overall episode of the series and was written by Caitlin Meares, and directed by Mark Beesley. It originally aired on the premium channel Starz on April 8, 2018. 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 accompanies Brandy to her school dance to confront Ruby, but Ruby plans to use her spawn to frame Ash. According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.136 million household viewers and gained a 0.06 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the action sequences, revelations and ending, although some criticized the writing. Plot Brandy (Arielle Carver-O'Neill) asks Ash (Bruce Campbell) for permission in attending a school dance. Ash initially refuses, but allows her to go so he can confront Ruby (Lucy Lawless) with the help of Kelly (Dana DeLorenzo), unaware that Kaya possessed her body. Meanwhile, Ruby's spawn has finally grown into its final form: Ash himself. The version, Rash, cuts his own hand and is told that he must pretend to be the original Ash.